8 August 2009
Stories from 8 August 2009
Argentina: Clarín Media Group Seeks to Close Blog
The Clarín Group, Argentina's largest multimedia company has started legal proceedings against the blog "What's the Matter, Clarín?" claiming infringement of a registered trademark. Bloggers feel that there are other reasons behind the legal actions.
Pakistan: Baitullah Mehsud Possibly Killed
As the news of the death of Baitullah Mehsud, the Taliban warlord and the most wanted man in Pakistan emerged, people received it with a sense of relief and some did not want to believe. Pakistani bloggers share their opinions on this news.
Egypt: Heba Mohammed Najeeb - between a rock and a hard place
Between those who support her right to choose and those who urge her to conform to traditions and Saudi law, 27-year-old Egyptian Heba Najeeb is trapped between a rock and a hard place. Marwa Rakha brings us her story here.





































Nice post Aparna. Good to see that Kolkata men and women are organizing against street...