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October 3rd, 2006

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Central Asia & Caucasus

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Onnik Krikorian reports that an Azerbaijani airplane has landed at Armenia's main airport for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and that it might be a sign of momentum for a peace deal between the two countries.

Central Asia & Caucasus

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At neweurasia, Leila reports on Kazakhstan's, particularly Almaty's, transportation problems.

Central Asia & Caucasus

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Danna has been researching journalistic ethics in Almaty, Kazakhstan and reports on the problem of objectivity.

Americas

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“The embargo has more holes than a chunk of processed Swiss cheese,” concludes Luis M. Garcia, as he analyses some of the facts and figures behind the commercial embargo imposed upon Cuba by the USA.

Americas

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Guyana-Gyal writes an ode to plantains: “Roast it green, mash it up, season it up with salt and black peppa and chopped onions. Blend it ripe with nuts and milk. Fry it ripe with salt and let you teeth chew on that tough-outside-soft-inside, wrap you taste buds ‘round the salt and sweet, both two-gether. . . .“

Americas

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Abeni reports that the “marathon walkers” from St. Vincent who were rejected by the Guiness Book of Records after walking for six days without sleep, have succeeded in topping their own feat by walking for seven days without sleep in Kingston, Jamaica.

Sub-Saharan Africa

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The “Princess of Africa” sings a song by “Mama Africa” under a fig tree. According to Meskel Square, it could only happen in Ethiopia.

Americas

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The Belize Jungle Dome Adventure Travel and Vacations Blog has posted two videos showcasing Mayan temples in Belize and Guatemala.

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Run for Congolese women, via Congo Voices.