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August 27th, 2008

Environment: Energy and Conservation News from Blogs around the world 

a small portrait of this author Juliana Rotich · 15:39
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In this post from GV environment, we check in with bloggers around the world who are writing on diverse topics; from ornithology, energy efficiency to forest preservation. The Bahraini ornithologist blog Bahrain Obs posts pictures and gives an update on bird migration. The migration is in full swing now - the ... 2 comments · »»

August 24th, 2008

Lebanon: Israel threatens while Syria seeks to buy arms 

a small portrait of this author Nash Suleiman · 14:01
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"What’s cooking?" is probably the most common question people in Lebanon are asking since Israel Environment Minister Gideon Ezra’s speech few days ago and the recent news of the Russian-Syrian arms deal. Last week, Minister Ezra said that the Lebanese state will be considered a target if it legitimizes Hizbullah (which the Lebanese government did). On the other hand, Russia has announced that it is ready to sell new weapons to Syria. What do Lebanon's bloggers have to ay about those developments? 4 comments · »»

August 22nd, 2008

MENA: Refused Gaza Fulbright students speak 

a small portrait of this author Ayesha Saldanha · 17:11
A few weeks a group of students from the Gaza Strip who were due to go to the United States on Fulbright scholarships had their visas revoked at the last moment. Two of the students who were denied the chance to pursue their studies have since written heartfelt letters pleading their case. 5 comments · »»

August 10th, 2008

Blogger of the Week: Gilad Lotan 

a small portrait of this author Amira Al Hussaini · 23:00
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sample image for this postAn artist, programmer and technology explorer, Gilad Lotan has been giving Global Voices Online's readers routine insights into the Hebrew blogosphere since May 2007, covering Israel, where arguments get heated and emotions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict run high. How does this 30 year old manage? How does he select the conversations he wants to cover and why? Also, what are his other interests? Learn more about Gilad Lotan in this week's Blogger of the Week interview. 5 comments · »»

August 9th, 2008

MENA: Visas of Fulbright scholars revoked 

a small portrait of this author Ayesha Saldanha · 12:18
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Earlier this week three Palestinians, recipients of prestigious Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States, had their visas revoked by the US, preventing them from taking up the scholarships. A fourth, a high-school student on a separate programme, was also stopped. Yet two and a half months ago, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had personally intervened to make sure that the grant winners would be able to go. Why the last-minute change of heart? Bloggers from around the Middle East have a number of theories. 6 comments · »»

August 8th, 2008

MENA: Obama's Muslim Outreach Coordinator Resigns 

a small portrait of this author Jillian York · 15:59
Mazen Asbahi, the attorney who had volunteered as Barack Obama's outreach coordinator to Muslim and Arab-Americans, has resigned after accusations of ties to Jamal Said, an imam at a fundamentalist mosque in Illinois. Asbahi briefly sat on the board of Allied Assets Advisors Fund with Said in 2000. Bloggers from the Middle East react in this post from Jillian York. 0 comments · »»

August 4th, 2008

Israel: Stories and Personal Opinions on Obama's Visit 

a small portrait of this author Gilad Lotan · 20:23
Obama's recent visit to Israel was certainly a hot topic across Israeli media, which acknowledges the Democratic candidate for taking all necessary steps to mark his stance - clearly showing that he will continue to be a close friend and ally to Israel. Gilad Lotan reports on the latest buzz from the Israeli blogosphere. 3 comments · »»

July 31st, 2008

Israel: Olmert to Resign Following Kadima Primary 

a small portrait of this author Jillian York · 21:57
Ehud Olmert said yesterday that he will not stand for the Kadima primary in September. According to Al Jazeera English, Olmert said: “I have decided I won't run in the Kadima movement primaries, nor do I intend to intervene in the elections.” Bloggers had a strong reaction to Olmert's resignation. 1 comment · »»

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