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The ongoing conflict between Colombian president Álvaro Uribe and the Supreme Court continues with new twists, including some leaked information regarding a meeting at the Presidential residence. Colombian bloggers take sides and wonder whether the conflict is an attempt to discredit other branches of government.
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Japanese blogger Miyakichi at Miyakichi Nikki writes about why the image of ladylike beauty in the world today so unhealthy [ja], tracing the preference for pale skin, 40cm waists and high heels back to the histories of Europe, America and China and connecting them to modern styles in Japan.
Panta Rei writes [MKD] about a survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, which shows that the gaming experience can have positive social, political and ethical effect. The post offers a counterargument to those who favor discrimination against gamers in the Macedonian media.
Neil's Nepal hails the new budget of Nepal delivered to Legislature-Parliament today and commends the Finance Minister.
Kanditheemlive reports that the first ever Supreme Court in the Maldives has been established by the president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom by virtue of the powers given to him in the new Constitution.
Suman Kumar criticizes the tobacco policy of India and tells that the anti-tobacco/anti-smoking policies taken by the government are not based on ground realities.
A Moroccan About the World Around Him presents his take on the power of the Moroccan blogosphere.
Suspects in the grenade attack in Morelia, Mexico have been arrested thanks to an anonymous phone call, writes Vivir México [es].
“Is the solution for political crisis in Bangladesh an ‘imposed' one?” asks An Ordinary citizen.
Unheard Voices Blog is discussing how the global financial meltdown is affecting Bangladesh.
Bermudian blogger Politics.bm finally notices “a change in tone from the Government on economic issues.”
That's a great list. Now that Afrigator is no more, how do we get another list of such Top Ranked...
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Came to find this post after signing the AllOut petition (which already has almost 50k signatures, and needs to grow...
Please sign this if you are pro