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Iranian government uses Gaza conflict to repress - 01/08/2009 08:40 PM

While several Iranian bloggers (including Islamist ones) multiplied their posts and digital initiatives, such as a “Google bomb” to condemn Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip, some other bloggers are saying the Iranian government is using the “Gaza conflict moment” to repress media and civil society inside the country.

Sri Lanka: Assassination Of A Journalist - 01/08/2009 06:59 PM

Sri Lanka remains as one of the world’s most dangerous countries for independent journalists. Indi.ca reports that Lasantha Wickremetunge, one of Sri Lanka’s best known journalists was shot in the head this morning by unknown gunmen. He later succumbed to his injuries. Ground Views has details.

Chile: Videoblogging daily life - 01/08/2009 06:29 PM

From Chile, Paloma Baytelman brings us snippets of daily life and other not-so-common events through her videoblog. Santa driving a bus, voting, and harrassment by costumed characters are only part of what she has uploaded on her site.

Taiwan: Focus on the justice system - 01/08/2009 05:53 PM

Taiwan's justice system has constantly been in the news over recent months. The trial of former President Chen Shui-bian has focused people's attention, however it has also sparked broader criticisms of the judicial process and concerns about human rights. Michael Turton analyses several important articles that have appeared in the media in the last few [...]

St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Candid Camera - 01/08/2009 02:11 PM

Abeni wants to know what's wrong with law and order in St. Vincent and the Grenadines: “All of a sudden it seems taking a photograph is a no no…a journalist claimed the Police not only prevented him from taking photographs at the scene of a fire but also detained him for a couple hours…”

Trinidad & Tobago: Bringing Sexy Back - 01/08/2009 02:06 PM

Should blogs be sexy? Blogging from Trinidad and Tobago, This Beach Called Life says: “Yes, but only if you want to get them noticed.”

Cuba: Dealing with Racism - 01/08/2009 01:55 PM

As a documentary on racial discrimination in Cuba is released, Havana Times.org republishes a mainstream media article on the debate, while Babalu Blog says: “I guess this reporter figured out that the overwhelmingly white leadership and the overwhelmingly black prison population in Cuba was not just a coincidence after all.”

Barbados, Grenada: Fashion Police - 01/08/2009 01:48 PM

The Bajan Reporter says that police in Grenada are cracking down on the “sagging pants” trend.

Jamaica: For Bloggers - 01/08/2009 01:44 PM

Jamaican litblogger Geoffrey Philp adapts Psalm 23 to suit the needs of bloggers.

Kazakhstan: Kazakh Student Killed in Moscow - 01/08/2009 11:39 AM

Adam informs the readers that an 18-year-old student from Kazakhstan had been stabbed to death in south-west Moscow.

Azerbaijan: Day of Ashura - 01/08/2009 11:27 AM

Yesterday marked the Day of Ashura, a religious festival commemorating the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, at the battle of Karbala. Often associated with images of flagellation using chains, the day is observed in Azerbaijan, a predominantly Shia but secular Moslem country in the South Caucasus, differently.

Armenia: New Year, Christmas Traditions - 01/08/2009 10:22 AM

From the Mind of an Armenian Woman introduces its readers to traditions associated with the New Year and Christmas. In a second post, the same blog details how the church marks Christmas, celebrated in Armenia on 6 January.

Malawi: Gas prices remain high despite global plunge - 01/08/2009 08:54 AM

There are growing calls in Malawi for the government to reduce the price of gas, following a global drop in prices in recent weeks. While many countries have seen a reductions in gas prices, in Malawi it has stayed the same as when it reached the highest prices in July 2008. Bloggers and forum users in Malawi discuss the problem.

Philippines: Funding cuts for higher education - 01/08/2009 07:13 AM

mind-a-now reports that the Philippine Senate has reduced the funding of 21 state universities.

Laos: Plain of Jars - 01/08/2009 07:11 AM

Maikulian posts a picture of “Plain of Jars” taken in Phonsavan, Laos. “Plain of Jars” refers to historic sites in Laos containing thousands of stone jars.