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April, 2010

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Stories from April, 2010

19 April 2010

Kyrgyzstan: The aftermath of public uprising

Written by Chris Rickleton · Central Asia & Caucasus

In the past week, the attention of Kyrgyzstani bloggers has been very firmly centred on political events in this small, mountainous Central Asian country. All over the country, memorials have...

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Chile: Controversial Use of Popular Song in TV Commercial

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Written by Felipe Cordero · Latin America

In Chile, a television advertisement for Almacenes Paris, a large department store chain, that uses a song by the popular folk-rock band Los Jaivas without their authorization, is stirring up controversy about intellectual property rights and the extent to which cultural forms of expression are compatible with consumerism.

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India: Citizens debate government policy and the Maoist response

Written by Aparna Ray · South Asia

Dealing a severe blow to the Indian government’s ongoing offensive against the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency, 76 policemen were ambushed and killed by Maoist rebels in Dantewada, Chattisgarh on April 6, 2010. Indian bloggers discuss how to tackle the problem.

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18 April 2010

Philippines: Online indignation over massacre case

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Written by Karlo Mikhail Mongaya · East Asia

The government's recent decision to drop multiple murder charges against two members of the Ampatuan clan involved in the November 2009 Maguindanao massacre of 57 people, including 31 journalists, has sparked the indignation of Filipinos.

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China: Verdict announced in Fujian Three netizen trial

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Written by John Kennedy · East Asia

The three netizens in Fujian province arrested last summer for their role in seeking the truth behind the death of Yan Xiaoling were given sentences on Friday ranging from 1-2 years. One retired senior official sees the charges as part of a larger crackdown on social activism.

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Japan: People live longer, so do TV shows

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Written by Saeko Robinson · East Asia, North America

Japan may be known for the longevity of its people, but the TV programs have a rich and long history as its population. There are some series that have been...

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