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3 January 2008

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Stories from 3 January 2008

Arabeyes: Have a Spectacular New Year!

New Year's is the time to reflect on the past and make new resolutions for the future. What are bloggers from the Arab world saying as the world bids 2007 farewell and welcomes 2008?

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Argentina: 20 years of the El Mate free movie and animation school

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Children between 8 and 17 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have been learning how to animate and film movies in the 20 year old El Mate Film School, with an abundant production of films, shorts, animations and a documentary or two.

Caribbean: 2007 - The Year of Elections

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What was potentially the Caribbean post that had the most impact in 2007? Janine Mendes-Franco gives a quick roundup of the big regional stories of the past year.

The Musee Guimet affair: Part Deux

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Last week we reported about the bloggers reactions on the controversies surrounding the exhibition of the masterpieces of Ganges in Musée Guimet of France from the collections of the Bangladesh...

Kenya: Is Ugandan Militia In Kenya?

Breaking news of the presence of Ugandan militia in Kenya, blogger Joseph Karoki writes: Last night I recieved news that there were reports of Ugandan militia in or around Nyanza Province and Western Province. I waited until I got confirmation from the ground. After several late night phone calls, I did confirm that Ugandan Forces were indeed within Kenyan borders.”

Syria: Bloggers' New Year

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As another year passes, we all raise our toasts for a better year. Following is what the Syrian bloggers had to say about 2007, and the young 2008.

Morocco: Happy New Year!

Shortly after Eid al-Adha commenced, Moroccan residents are ready to celebrate the new year. Although New Year's Eve in Morocco is a bit more low-key than the holiday in Europe or the United States, families often celebrate at home, and (as you'll see from the blogoma), resolutions are made.

Americas: A Look Back at Global Voices - Part I

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Global Voices - Latin America is covered by an excellent team of volunteer authors, who know the local context and can read the pulse of their respective blogospheres. This is the first in a three-part series of articles looking back at some of the topics that were blogged about in 2007.

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