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14 December 2008

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Stories from 14 December 2008

Brunei: The ‘Ali Baba’ syndrome

Brunei has the potential to achieve economic diversity. However, development is hampered by little or lack of productivity. The Bruneian Malay culture may in fact be one of the reasons as to why progress is slow.

Politician bloggers in the Philippines

Filipino internet users are increasing every year. Majority of those who use the internet are reading blogs. It is not surprising that politicians and political parties in the Philippines are now bringing their campaigns in the internet.

Burkina Faso: 10th Anniversary of journalist Norbert Zongo's Murder

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On the 10th anniversary of the murder of Burkinabé investigative journalist Norbert Zongo, a campain blog and a petition to reopen the case have been launched, while bloggers reflect on the anniversary.

Angola: A country with huge, untapped tourism potential

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Angola boasts an amazing interior landscape, rich and varied fauna, bountiful wildlife, and an extensive national park system, offering something for every visitor. However, most of its potential is still untapped, and if well explored, could make Angola the biggest tourist destination in Africa.

Furor Over Tunisian Blog Awards Censorship

The Tunisian blogosphere is up in arms over this year's annual Tunisian Blog Awards.  They accuse organizers of soliciting the participation of corporate sponsors Topnet and l'ATB, at the price of free...

Japan: Controversy over Imperial Succession

On the 1st of December, the seventh birthday of Princess Aiko (official title: 敬宮愛子内親王殿下, Toshi no miya Aiko naishinnō denka) [en], while the mainstream media in Japan were busy reporting...

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