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Global Voices: Daily Digest - Nov 1st 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
South Asia:
Celebrating The 7 Billionth Child
On the 31st of
October, the earth welcomed Oishi, a newborn in the
Bangladesh capital Dhaka. She carried a special message -
she is the 7 billionth child of the world. Also in South
Asia, Muthumani from Sri Lanka and Nargis from India, both
newborn girls, were celebrated as the symbolic 7 billionth
human in the world. read>>
Global Voices Podcast:
Bridging the Language Gaps
In this edition of the
Global Voices Podcast we discuss languages that are hard to
find on the internet. Are you from a place where your mother
tongue is not widely spoken? Then you may one of many people
around the world who speak and write under-represented
languages. We also look forward to the 11 Eleven Project on
11/11/11. read>>
Kazakhstan: Bloggers
Discuss New Copyright Protection Bill
Kazakh bloggers
are discussing a new copyright protection bill which would
grant state authorities the power to shut down completely
any portal considered to be in violation of copyright. read>>
Cuba: Guardians of
Urban Green Spaces
In December 2006 a century-old
Ceiba tree was cut down in the San Agustín neighborhood of
Havana, the Cuban capital. This sad event inspired a group
of young Cubans to found environmental group El
Guardabosques (The Guardian of the Forest or Forest Ranger).
read>>
Greece: Polarized
Reactions to the Debt "Haircut" Deal
The Greek debt
"haircut" deal reached by European politicians and banks was
touted as a solution to stem the sovereign debt crisis.
However, many Greek citizens have reacted with uncertainty
and anger to the deal. read>>
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Voices today...
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Up
Kyrgyzstan: The Die is Cast
Qatar: 2013 Parliamentary Election Date
Announced
Colombia: Gustavo Petro, Bogota's New
Mayor
Iran: A Storm of Reactions to Hillary
Clinton
Brazil: #OccupyBeloMonte Evicted from Dam
Construction Site
Liberia: Reactions to the Resignation of
Liberian Elections Chairman
Colombia: The 2011 Regional
Elections
Egypt: Blogger Maikel Nabil Military Trial
Postponed
Myanmar: A Year After Suu Kyi's
Release
ENDS
UN News: 10,000 People Feared Buried Under The Rubble In Gaza
Save The Children: Heat-stricken Bangladesh Extends School Closures
Hayden Stephens and Associates: Record Class Action Settlement Gives Hope To 50,000 Australian Junior Doctors
UN News: Healing Page By Page In Earthquake-affected Türkiye
Save The Children: Rate Of Attacks On Healthcare in Gaza Higher Than In Any Other Conflict Since 2018
UN News: Green Light For New Cholera Vaccine, Ukraine Attacks Condemned, Action Against Racism