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10 September 2009

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Stories from 10 September 2009

Indian Bloggers Confront Street Harassment

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“Eve-teasing” is a term that is used in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh for sexual harassment or molestation in the street. The Blank Noise Project, which was started by an art student six years ago, aims to confront street harassment and change public perceptions of it.

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Palestine: The Experience Of Ramadan In Gaza

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Bloggers in Gaza write about how people are managing this Ramadan, and describe how traditions are being kept alive.

Malaysia: McDonald’s vs McCurry

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Malaysia’s Federal Court has ruled that McDonald’s trademark name was not violated by McCurry, a local Indian restaurant which is popular in Kuala Lumpur.

Myanmar: New policy requires HIV groups to register

Myanmar's Ministry of Health is now requiring HIV advocacy groups to register if the latter want to operate in the country. Some are worried that this new policy could be used to “control” or undermine the independence of volunteer groups in Myanmar.

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