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7 July 2009

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Stories from 7 July 2009

Indonesia: Twittering the Presidential Election

Indonesia is preparing for its presidential election today. GV author Marisa Duma tackles the role of Twitter in engaging the Indonesian online community in political and election campaigns.

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Arab World: Good Bye Michael Jackson

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa, North America

Bloggers from across the Arab world bid King of Pop Michael Jackson farewell today as millions of fans tune into the silver screen to watch live coverage of his memorial ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Here is a snapshot of reactions from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.

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Madagascar: Traditional and New Media Discuss Crisis Reporting

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Sub-Saharan Africa

As the political crisis in Madagascar drags along and international awareness of the situation fades, traditional media and new media in Madagascar came together to debate standards of collection and distribution of news in times of crisis.

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Honduras: Videos attempt to explain political situation

Written by Juliana Rincón Parra · Latin America

After the recent confusing events in Honduras, which some call a constitutional change in power and others a coup d'état, citizens try to make sense of the situation, as shown on this past post. Some are using videos to express their perspectives, and we bring you a few of them.

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Updates from 7 July 2009

Mexico

El Nahual of Mexico Para los Mexicanos [es] does not call the null vote campaign in the recent elections a success or a failure, but he believes that it is not enough to nullify one's vote or attend a march, rather continuous pressure on elected officials.

• Eduardo Avila