Global Voices · Citizen media stories from February 2010

February, 2010

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Stories from February, 2010

28 February 2010

Video: Chile Earthquake through Citizen's Eyes

Written by Juliana Rincón Parra · Latin America

As the day comes to a close, more videos crop up of the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile at 3:30 am. The earthquake, which not only affected the mainland through the ground movements, also generated tsunami waves that set out an alarm throughout the Pacific as different nations prepared for the waves to hit their shores.

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Chile: The Legacy of the 1960 Earthquake in Valdivia

Written by Eduardo Avila · Latin America

Fifty years ago, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in history rocked the city of Valdivia, Chile. The legacy that the earthquake has had on Chile's history was on the minds of many around the country, including many Twitter users in that city.

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27 February 2010

Rare Disease Day: “Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.”

Written by Norma Lelli · Western Europe, North America

February 28 is "Rare Disease Day". Patient and family support groups make avid use of online media to raise awareness and share information about proper care and prevention of uncommon diseases that affect millions of people.

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Chile: Powerful 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Country

Written by Eduardo Avila · Latin America

At 3:34 a.m. local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the coast of the Maule region in Chile. Extensive damage has been reported throughout the country, and the number of casualties continues to go up.

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Qatar: Artist MF Husain trades Indian passport for Qatari one

Written by Shabina Khatri · Middle East & North Africa, South Asia

Reactions on the Internet ranged from shock, dismay and delight as MF Husain, one of India's most celebrated and reviled artists, is offered Qatari citizenship - and accepts.

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Morocco: Maghreb Bloggers Search for Common Ground

Written by Hisham Almiraat · Middle East & North Africa

A three-day workshop for bloggers from Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco was held from 15 to 17 February 2010 in the Moroccan capital Rabat. Participating bloggers reported and live-tweeted the event. They shared their blogging experiences, engaged in lively debates openly confronting their views on contentious issues and were encouraged to reflect on ways to find grounds for mutual understanding.

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Updates from February, 2010

28 February 2010

Georgia

With Armenia having already chosen its entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo, Norway, now comes the turn of Georgia. The Oikotimes reviews the six songs presented to the Georgian public by Sopho Nizharadze. Crazyescfan's blog describes the winning entry, Shine, as a strong and emotional song by a talented and beautiful artist. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan will choose its entry early next week.

• Onnik Krikorian

Armenia

Armenia: Higher Education & Sciences reports that a Diplomatic Academy supported by the EU, OSCE and UN has been opened in Yerevan with the purpose of creating future career diplomats. The blog notes that several among the first intake were women.

• Onnik Krikorian

Azerbaijan

Sheki, Azerbaijan marks the anniversary of a massacre taking place during the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh. The blog laments the loss of life during war and hopes that the victims rest in peace.

• Onnik Krikorian

27 February 2010