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27 January 2009

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Stories from 27 January 2009

Brazil: Extradition refusal threatens relations with Italy

Written by Paula Góes · Latin America

The Brazilian government calls Cesare Battisti a political activist. For the Italian government, the writer is a convicted terrorist. The controversial decision of the Brazilian government to guarantee political refugee status for him, two weeks ago, has divided opinions in Brazil.

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Brunei after the floods: A time of loss and prayers

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Written by Noor Hidayah · East Asia

Two persons died in Brunei due to the recent flooding that swept the Asia-Pacific region. Brunei has experienced the worst flooding in the past few weeks. More Bruneians are using the power of prayers and reflections to survive in these troubled times.

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Egyptians are Going Local

Written by Nermeen Edrees · Middle East & North Africa

Inji, an avid Egyptian blogger and young economist who is distraught by the numerous emails and SMS messages calling for boycotting products, decided to “boycott the boycott” and take it to a positive extent. Nermeen Edrees brings us the story.

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Madagascar: “History repeats itself…as a farce” in recent unrest

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

On blogs and forums, reflections on the sources of the current unrest and the history of Madagascar's turbulent democracy.

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Peru: Police Officers Killed in Pómac Forest Reserve

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Written by Juan Arellano · Latin America

Three police officers, who were following a court order, were killed when they attempted to remove peasant families that had been illegally occupying lands in the Pómac Forest Reserve in Northwest Peru. Many Peruvians are mourning the loss of the 3 officers and are placing blame on officials for not providing enough resources and support for the security force. Others are providing their thoughts on those who are occupying the lands and their objectives for doing so.

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Madagascar: Negotiations canceled as unrest spreads

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Sub-Saharan Africa

There was a slight hope of a rapid resolution in the currently undergoing social unrest in Madagascar. Leaders of both government and opposition announced a meeting would be held yesterday....

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