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9 November 2008

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Stories from 9 November 2008

New Zealand: Time for Change As Well?

On November 8, New Zealand held a general election with opposition coalition winning a majority in Parliament. Is this a time for change? Bloggers have different opinions.

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Obama's Victory: Reactions From Tanzania

Written by J. Nambiza Tungaraza · Sub-Saharan Africa, North America

In Tanzania, new of Barack Obama's historic victory in the US Presidential election dominated almost every Swahili blog.

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Brazil: The “Empty Biennial” fills up the blogosphere

Written by Paula Góes · Latin America

The 28th Bienal de São Paulo represents a paradigm shift from previous editions and offers a platform for observation and reflection upon the culture and system of biennials on the international art circuit. Dubbed the "Biennial of the Emptiness" before opening its doors, the fair has indeed managed to heat a debate on the blogosphere.

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Pakistan: Obama the Revenge!

Written by Farhan Janjua · South Asia, North America

For years, many people in Pakistan hated the policies of US President George W. Bush. Most Pakistanis believed that the policies of Mr. Bush to fight terrorism were failed policies. Yes...

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China: Protest in Taiwan criticized as democratic violence

Written by Bob Chen · East Asia

Mainland China envoy Chen Yunlin (陳雲林) flied back to Beijing 7, Nov after his 4-day “ice-breaking” visit to Taiwan. As the chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan...

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Taiwan: Students Demand to Revise the Parade and Assembly Law!

Written by I-fan Lin · East Asia

About 500 students gathered peacefully in front of the Executive Yuan on 11/6 to protest against the current Parade and Assembly Law (集會遊行法). The government abusive use of the law...

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Updates from 9 November 2008