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April, 2009

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Stories from April, 2009

16 April 2009

Brazil: Does the country play a new role in the world?

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Written by Thiana Biondo · North America, Latin America

Brazilian blogs could not stop talking about the way President Barack Obama treated President Lula President in their third meeting at the G-20 Summit in London. Being called "the guy" by the US President, Lula shows the new status of the country and gives everyone a reason for pride, although some bloggers remind us that the main point of the meeting was how the worldwide leaders are going to tackle the economical downturn.

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D.R. of Congo: Furor Over Kabila's New York Times Interview

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Written by Jennifer Brea · Sub-Saharan Africa

Congolese bloggers criticize president Joseph Kabila's recent interview in The New York Times, taking issue with Kabila's stance on Rwanda, who's to blame for corruption, and the Western media's reporting of Africa.

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15 April 2009

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Kuwait: Is Graffiti Art or Vandalism?

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

It is a recurring question: Is graffiti art or vandalism? This question was recently the centre of debate in the Kuwaiti blogosphere.

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Some Interesting Factoids and Trivia About the Indian General Elections 2009

Written by Kamla Bhatt · South Asia

On April 16th, 2009 the first phase of the voting for the Indian general elections will begin and conclude on May 13th, 2009. This is the 15th general elections in India since it became independent in 1947. Read some interesting facts, trivia and myths about the elections.

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Thailand: Red Shirts paid to protest?

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Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

The Red Shirts have ended their protests. The leaders have been arrested and an arrest warrant was issued against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. There is a popular video on YouTube which critics believe is a proof that Thaksin paid his supporters to protest in Thailand.

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Americas: Eye on the Summit

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Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · North America, Caribbean

As the much-anticipated opening of the Fifth Summit of the Americas - which will see 34 Western Hemisphere leaders coming together to discuss issues related to human prosperity, environmental sustainability and energy security, not to mention the global financial crisis - fast approaches, regional bloggers continue to closely monitor developments.

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