Stories from 13 December 2009
Russia: Domain “блог.рф” (blog.rf) Registered By Security Service
Domain “блог.рф” (“blog.rf”) was registered by the Russia Special Communications and Information Service (formerly known as FAPSI [ENG], part of the Federal Security Service [ENG]), LJ-user di09en reports [RUS] citing the domain data [ENG].
Botswana: Christmas party at Nata village
Photos from the annual Christmas party at Nata village in Botswana: “The festivity kicked off with an early morning breakfast. Soon after breakfast the students were treated to a game of truth or false regarding health related issues, with an answer behind every question.”
Kenya: Observations on Kenya's draft constitution
Tom's observations on Kenya's draft constitution: “The process is that public comments will be collected until the middle of this month, followed by a three week period in which the Committee of Experts will make changes to the draft.’
Zimbabwe: Economy taking on a positive turn?
Is Zimbabwe's economy taking on a positive turn?, asks Ghanian blogger, Abi.
Uganda: Should Buganda consider secession?
Should Buganda Kingdom in Uganda consider secession?: “In a short essay distributed on the Internet, long-term Boston, USA, resident Tendo Kaluma, says that Buganda should consider secession from Uganda as an option.”
Uganda: Election tensions could lead to civil unrest
The durability of this peace in Uganda depends on addressing political divisions at the heart of Uganda's history of violence.
Mauritania: On killings and kidnappings
Kal's general thoughts on the kidnappings of two Spaniards and the killing of three Mauritanians last week.
Japan: An overview of mouth watering gourmet blogs
Japanese cuisine is rich in variety and it varies a great deal according to the season and the region, and trying out food at various restaurants, so called tabearuki (食べ歩き), is a hobby shared by many people in Japan. Uploading pictures of the delicacies to be had at a special...
Pakistan: Fighting back the enemy within
Pakistani blogger Bilal Qureshi points out that the time has come for citizens to be realistic, to stop taking the traditional route of blaming India and collectively fight back the enemy within.
Pakistan:No festivities beyond midnight for bride and groom
Absar at the Pakistan Desk writes about how the government intends to kill two birds with one stone by putting restrictions on wedding festivities beyond midnight.
India: For each of us, a State
Demanding new States appear to be the top political agenda of Indian politicians today. Jumping onto the bandwagon, popular Indian blogger and humorist Greatbong decides to press for a separate Statehood for his locality.
Bangladesh: A beautiful life
Golam Kawsar writes a touching, reflective post telling us that though life may not be entirely fair, it is indeed beautiful.
Sri Lanka: Visualizing a Presidential Election
Sanjana Hattotuwa at Groundviews shows how the use of information visualization can help voters easily grasp key ideas & messages in campaign speeches, promises and individual manifestos of the leading Presidential candidates – Sarath Fonseka and Mahinda Rajapaksa and thereby make an informed choice.
China: Putting cadres to work
A Chinese scholar is asking why the Chinese socialist tradition of “cadre labor participation” is no longer practiced among current leadership and suggests its discontinuation may be linked with deteriorating work conditions in China. Wu Li, a foreign language and foreign affairs specialist, wrote in the Chinese newspaper Southern Weekend that...
Taiwan: One month travel itinerary
Sponge Bear has made the ultimate travel itinerary for a one month trip around Taiwan.
Denmark: Ukrainian Blogger's Photos of Mass Arrests
Sergey Kovalyov (LJ user skovalyov; #skovalyov on Twitter) posts seven photos of mass arrests of protesters on Amagerbrogade in Copenhagen and writes (RUS) about it on his blog.
