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July, 2010

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Stories from July, 2010

2 July 2010

Brazil: Football and Patriotism During the World Cup

Written by Thiana Biondo · Latin America

Many bloggers in Brazil have criticized the seasonal wave of patriotism taking place during the World Cup. For some, patriotism is the face of fascist ideologies, while for others the Brazilian team is such a disappointment that they prefer to support the Argentinean national team.

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Togo: Women and Adolescents Embrace Technology for Development

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Sub-Saharan Africa

On June 17th, the third panafrican conference on best practices in ICT in francophone Africa opened in Ouagadougou. The Togolese blogosphere is embracing the potential of information technology for development, especially women and young people.

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Chile: Bielsa and Piñera, When Football Meets Politics

Written by Silvia Viñas · Latin America

Marcelo Bielsa has become much more than a football coach in Chile; he is often admired for his statements, and the media frequently deem his opinions headline worthy. But recently, his actions are speaking louder than his words as his treatment of President Sebastian Piñera has created controversy and mixed opinions. On July 1, "Bielsa" became a trending topic on Twitter where Chileans expressed their feelings about the most recent encounter between the president and the coach.

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1 July 2010

USA: Indigenous Rights Declaration under Reexamination

Written by Simon Maghakyan · Oceania, North America

The US government is now reviewing and asking for public input on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples after initially rejecting it in 2007.

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Ukraine: Mysterious Deaths at the Kiev Zoo

Written by Maryna Reshetnyak · Eastern & Central Europe

The Kiev Zoo has recently attracted attention of both the traditional and citizen media because of the alarming events happening there: quite a few animals at the Zoo have died under unclear circumstances during the last year.

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Nepal: Prime Minister Resigns

Written by Rezwan · South Asia

Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal announced his resignation yesterday in a live televised speech. Mr. Nepal's resignation brings an end to a long political stalemate in Nepal.

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Updates from July, 2010

22 July 2010