Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2009 July 20

20 July 2009

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Stories from 20 July 2009

Russia: Channel “2×2″ censors Putin episode of South Park

Written by Ruth Collins · Eastern & Central Europe, North America

The recent decision by Russian television channel “2×2″ to cut a scene in an episode of the US cartoon series ”South Park” has sparked anger in the Russian blogosphere. Ruth Collins reviews some of the bloggers' reactions.

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India: Chasing a solar eclipse

Written by Aparna Ray · South Asia

On July 22, we are about to witness the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century. The eclipse will be visible between 5.20am to 7.40am, from within a narrow corridor...

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Kenya: Devastating Drought Worsens Human-Wildlife Conflict

Written by Samuel Maina · Sub-Saharan Africa

Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in more than a decade according to the country's meteorological department. This drought has been felt throughout the country, but it is more visible...

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Cambodia, Thailand: Preah Vihear dispute continues

Written by Chhunny Chhean · East Asia

The ancient Temple of Preah Vihear rests on the Cambodian and Thai borders. Exactly which country can claim Preah Vihear has been a source of contention between the neighboring countries. Since the July 2008 inscription by UNESCO, there has been violence in the region between Cambodian and Thai soldiers.

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China: Tweeting a detention experience

Written by Oiwan Lam · East Asia

Yesterday, Guangzhou blogger Beifeng went hiking with a number of friends in Baiyun mountain. Some of them were wearing a t-shirt that carry a slogan from Xinhua Daily in1946 that...

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Updates from 20 July 2009

Macedonia

Volan recommends visiting what's in his opinion is a somewhat neglected Macedonian National Gallery at the Daut Pasha Hammam in Skopje, situated in a former harem bath of a high Ottoman official, presenting reproductions of some of the most notable paintings [MKD] and other artwork from the XIV to the XX century.

• Filip Stojanovski

Russia

Sean's Russia Blog writes about President Medvedev's efforts to rally the Russian youth to politics.

• Vilhelm Konnander

Russia

Karina Alexanyan of Internet & Democracy Blog accounts for Russia labeled partly free in a recent Freedom House report on Freedom on the Net.

• Vilhelm Konnander

Latvia

Baltic Economy Watch discusses EU's upcoming loan to save Latvia's economy and reflects on its conditions.

• Vilhelm Konnander

Ukraine

The Natashas draws attention to a Canadian effort to help developing a model HIV/AIDS prevention program in Ukraine in partnership with UNICEF.

• Vilhelm Konnander

Bahrain

Bahrain-based blogger Shirley Dockerill, who writes at White Girl Arab World, had a male student walk out of her class because she was female: “I'd forgotten there is a school of thought here which doesn't allow interaction with non-relatives of the opposite sex, in any way, shape or form.”

• Ayesha Saldanha