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UAE bans Talk Show On Request From Pakistan

Rezwan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:28:57 +0000

Teeth Maestro informs that on request from Pakistan UAE has imposed a ban on the airing of Geo TV program ‘Meray Mutabiq’ by Dr. Shahid Masood. The blogger comments: “I’m sure he may have been touching on some sensitive topics which more-or-less will most likely have to do with the NRO and Mr. Asif Ali Zardari being the top celebrity featured on that dis-honest list.”

Sri Lanka: Potentials Of Fishing Industry

Rezwan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:18:03 +0000

Serendipity comments that after the devastation of the 2004 Tsunami and the restrictions during the war against the LTTE, the Sri Lankan fishing industry is poised to take off provided there is necessary support from the government.

Maldives: Child Marriages and Sexual Abuse Laws

Rezwan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:42 +0000

Mohamed Nasheed discusses the complications arising out of the existing child marriages and sexual abuse laws in Maldives.

Bhutan: Magazines Without Sponsors

Rezwan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:40 +0000

Passang Tshering at Passu Diary discusses the hurdles a magazine face in Bhutan in absence of sponsorship and advertisement. The blogger informs: “except for Tashi Delek (in-flight magazine of DrukAir) no magazine ever saw their second issue.”

Malawi: President seeking more power

Ndesanjo Macha — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:15:35 +0000

Malawian President wants more power!: “Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika, whose party enjoys a parliamentray majority, is seeking to beef up his powers before he exits the political stage in 2014.”

Trinidad & Tobago: CHOGM

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:37 +0000

KnowTnT.com would like to know what the point of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting actually is: “I am forced to wonder if the CHOGM meeting isn't anything but a group of dinosaurs discussing the tar pits.”

Georgia: Why?

Onnik Krikorian — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:50:52 +0000

Serqqizi's Photo-Weblog posts photographs of the anti-government Why? youth movement in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Jamaica: Celebrated Athletes

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:54:23 +0000

“It does my heart proud to see two Jamaican-based athletes cop the 2009 IAAF World Athlete of the Year Awards”: Girl With A Purpose congratulates Usain Bolt and Sanya Richards.

Jamaica, Bahamas, U.S.A.: Copyright Options

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:00 +0000

In response to Jamaican blogger Geoffrey Philp's “cautionary tale on the dangers of unregistered creative property”, the Bahamas' Scavella's Blogsphere says: “This is all very well and good, but I’m not American. I don’t live in the USA. What substitute is there for me?”

Trinidad & Tobago: On Sex

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:39:20 +0000

As a prelude to World AIDS Day, Alien In The Caribbean is “doing a thorough three part exploration of sex and sexuality, particularly in the Caribbean.”

India: Prime Minister's US Visit

Rezwan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:08:58 +0000

Kamla Bhatt compiles a media roundup on Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's ongoing visit to USA.

Russia: Mansion of The President Has A Lot To Offer

Vadim Isakov — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:12:52 +0000

The Russian president's mansion became a topic of discussions on the Internet when people found a bidding offers invitation for services at the government Web site [RUS] dealing with different types of tenders. Giving the coordinates identical with the ones of the most important residency in the country, the government was seeking a company capable of providing services for a mansion with a church, golf and mini-golf courses, four swimming pools, three fountains, two saunas, a VIP-restaurant and stables.

Japan: Secondhand books to loose yourself in

Scilla Alecci — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:23:39 +0000

Photographer Damoncoulter presents some pictures of the Secondhand Book Fair in Shimbashi (Tokyo).
In the heart of the Tokyo business district, the fair (held in middle November) was mostly attended by “salarymen” looking for rare pieces of literature to read on the way home.

China: Endless search for distinguished talent

Oiwan Lam — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:02:25 +0000

China Hush has a blog post on a new selection system adopted by Peking university to pick up talented students.

China: Protest against garbage incinerator

Oiwan Lam — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:21:19 +0000

Cochina posts a series of videos showing yesterday's protest against the construction of garbage incinerator in Guangzhou Panyu. ESWN has translated the details of the protest.