Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2008 December 27

27 December 2008

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Stories from 27 December 2008

Arab World Reacts to “Gaza Massacre”

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

People from across the Arab world are lamenting the fate of Gazans, after a wave of Israeli aerial attacks, which have killed more than 200 Palestinians and wounded more than 700. The silence of Arab governments in particular is hitting a raw nerve.

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Philippines: Uproar over mauling by mayor/son of Cabinet secretary

Written by Tonyo Cruz · East Asia

Filipinos are unleashing online vitriol at the son and namesake of Philippine President Arroyo's agrarian reform secretary, who reportedly mauled two persons last Dec. 26 at a golf course.

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2008: A turbulent year for South Asia

Written by Rezwan · South Asia

Looking back on the events that rocked South Asia in the year 2008 we see that terrorism took the center stage in many places in this region. This was also...

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Palestine: Israeli Airstrikes Spur Actions from Bloggers

Written by Jillian C. York · Middle East & North Africa

Following the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, violence and tensions have escalated between Israel and Gaza. Today, Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza in what the AFP calls “one of the bloodiest days of the decades-long Middle East conflict.” So far, the death toll in Gaza is at 210 and rising. The Palestinian blogosphere reports.

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Guadeloupe: Why not celebrate Kwanzaa as well?

Written by Fabienne Flessel · North America, Caribbean

Besides the traditional celebration of Christmas, Guadeloupean people have recently taken up a new celebration: Kwanzaa, which starts on December 26 and lasts until January 1.

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Global Health: 2008 Blogs In Review

Written by Juhie Bhatia · Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Bloggers in 2008 showed all the ways in which global health is interconnected with other issues, by covering health stories that touched on everything from poverty and women's rights to...

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Updates from 27 December 2008

United Arab Emirates

Dubai's new Palazzo Versace Hotel is set to feature the world's first refrigerated beach, reports Norma of Bloggin' Banat. She comments: “Clearly, nature is no obstacle for this lavish playground. The beach’s sand will be cooled via an underground system of heat-absorbing pipes and giant wind blowers… Apparently the refrigerated beach might generate enough carbon to affect the climate.”

• Maya Norton

Israel

“If I believed in God, my prayer would be that I never see the star of David again as long as I live, so help me God,” writes Yasmin of The Angry Arab Comments Section blog. “It is impossible for me to separate it from the Israeli flag, which represents racism, hatred, and violence.” Check out the comments on this post for a diversity of reactions.

• Maya Norton

Israel

Ramzy of MidEast Youth observes: “Ever since Hamas went to power the Palestinian people’s living conditions are from bad to worse with every day because it is internationally recognized as a terrorist group and can’t be endorsed as part of the world system without renouncing violence and recognizing Israel and therefore a tight siege has been imposed on Gaza Strip.”

• Maya Norton