October, 2009
Featured stories from October 2009
Ukraine: Swine Flu (and Some Election Politics)
On Oct. 30, after a few days of alarming reports on an outbreak of respiratory illness in western Ukraine, the first swine flu-related death was confirmed, and PM Tymoshenko ordered Ukraine's schools closed and public gatherings banned for at least three weeks.
Paraguay: Addressing the Growing Security Concerns
The recent kidnapping of a cattle rancher has stirred up debate about who is ultimately responsible for the security concerns and whether the blame placed on President Fernando Lugo is justified or merely a political maneuver.
Nicaragua: Protests in Managua Show Divisions Within Student Movements
In Nicaragua, divisions within student groups have been evident during recent protests in Managua about the university budget and recent comments by the US Ambassador about a Supreme Court decision.
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China: Bridging the gap? Interviewing bridge bloggers 30 October 2009
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Japan: When Your Wife is Sick 29 October 2009
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Egypt: Egyptian Male Blogger Orders Artificial Hymen 29 October 2009
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Video: Winners of UN Contest became Citizen Ambassadors 28 October 2009
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Uruguay: Presidential Election Heads for Runoff 28 October 2009
Stories from October, 2009
31 October 2009
Honduras: The Beginning of the End of the Crisis?
An agreement that would reinstate deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya back into a power-sharing government is now in the hands of Congress, which could approve the deal and which could mean the beginning of the end of this crisis.
29 October 2009
Egypt: The top 10 most influential people
Gamal Mubarak, son of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak -- who is expected to succeed his father -- was among the 2009 TIME 100 Finalists. Egyptian bloggers have their say in this post.
The next Crisis Camp Italy will take place in Bologna on the 17th of march. The topic on the agenda...