May, 2009
Stories from May, 2009
6 May 2009
Mexico: Scenes From an Outbreak
Almost two weeks after the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, Mexico City was declared in “state of emergency” suspending activities at closed populated spaces, such as schools, workplaces and restaurants, as well as large public events, such as concerts and football matches. Most residents wore protective face masks and their interactions with one another helped paint a unique and devastating landscape of the streets of Mexico.
Japan: Doctor shortage, the medical system in crisis
Together with the economic crisis the shortage of doctors (医師不足, ishi busoku in Japanese) is becoming more and more urgent in Japan. As a Fire and Disaster Management Agency survey...
5 May 2009
Iran: Eccentric candidates of the presidential election
More than 1000 candidates have registered online to be considered for presidential candidacy in the Iranian elections in June. All candidates have five days from today to appear at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior. After the registration is complete, the powerful 12-member Guardian Council decides who will run.
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I guess this story is supposed to make us Haitians proud of something , just because it involves the USA...