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>>

More posts on Global Voices today...
Brunei's First Social Media Meet 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

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