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5 November 2009

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Iran: Green Movement defies regime again

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Written by Fred Petrossian · Middle East & North Africa

Iran's Green Movement opposition organized mass street protests on the 4th of November that were were met with a violent crackdown by security forces. As has come to be expected, Iranian citizen media didn't miss a beat, recording "history" on their mobile phones.

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Somalia: Introducing a network of Somali journalists and bloggers

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Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Sub-Saharan Africa

The Somali Media Centre is a forum of Somali journalists and bloggers living in Somalia and outside. The Centre distributes news content and publishes blogs written by journalists.

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Venezuela: Interacting with the Works of Artist Jesus Soto

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Written by Laura Vidal · Latin America

The works of late Venezuelan artist Jesús Soto are meant to be experienced through touch and immersion. Some who have visited his works in museums have documented this firsthand experience.

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Morocco: Here Comes the Sun

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Written by Hisham Almiraat · Middle East & North Africa

Morocco has announced this week the launch of a solar energy project, with an estimated cost of $9 billion, aiming at raising the share of renewable sources in the country's energy production. Mostly supportive bloggers have been sharing their thoughts.

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Philippines: Dita Tree saved 36 lives during floods

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Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

A 40-feet Dita Tree in Metro Manila became a literal ‘Tree of Life’ when it was used as a refuge by residents who were trapped in their homes during a recent flooding and storm disaster. Lesson: Don’t cut trees.

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