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While most of Somalia has been a dangerous, unstable place since the fall of Siad Barre in 1991, Somaliland, the northernmost part of the former Somalia, has fared surprisingly well....
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Far fewer leaders in Poland's new ruling parties speak English than do members of the outgoing government reports the beatroot.
Jorge Yau offers a stunningly close-up view of his house in Panama by way of Google Earth.
Konstantin of Russian Blog discusses why Russian culture has a repuation for both rudeness and extremely warm hospitality.
Sean's Russia Blog analyzes the explosion of political youth groups in Russia across the political spectrum.
Jonathan Ali reflects on what it means to be a republic for the typical Trinidadian.
The Russian Marketing Blog reports on how one Russian pelmeni maker launched their brand for free.
The Devil's Excrement comments on Sumate's most recent report on illegalities that took place during the last Venezuelan regional elections.
“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.” Which is just as well if you're trying to make sense of the Ethiopian constitution, writes Ethiopundit.
It was a tough weekend for Koreans, writes The Marmot's Hole, referring to those injured in the Bali bombings and the 11 people who died in a crush at a pop concert.
Bali Blog says that while the MSM will say tourists have fled following the suicide bombings, the Kuta and Seminyak tourist areas of Bali are quiet because of Galungan, a period of 10 days when the ancestors return to earth and are feted with offerings.
I strongly believe this is the real reason for the Mauritanian government striking a deal to settle the dispute with...
Miran, I love this post. I live in Qatar and to be honest, all you ever see is girls ignoring...
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==> As Africans we need to let go of our victimhood, inferiority complex & acceptance of the mediocre. We deserve...