Global Voices: Daily Digest - Nov 15th 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bangladesh: A Bold Protest Against Dowry

Farzana Yasmin, a young Bangladeshi bride sent ripples across the country when she divorced her husband right after the wedding, after his family, with his consent, asked for a dowry from her family. read>>

Malawi: Meet Global Voices Author Steve Sharra

Linda Annan talks to Malawian Global Voices Author Steve Sharra. Sharra is a blogger, freelance journalist, lecturer and educational editor. In this interview, Steve Sharra talks about the Malawian social media space, his professional background and his interest in education, teaching and writing. read>>

Saudi Arabia: Outrage Over 10 Lashes for Female Driver

Shaima Jastaniya, a Saudi woman who was arrested after driving her car in Jeddah six months ago, has been sentenced to 10 lashes. The two female journalists who reported her punishment have been summoned to appear in court. read>>

Italy: End of the Road for Berlusconi

Amidst scandals and controversies, the Italian Prime Minister resigned on Saturday, after losing his parliamentary majority during a crucial budget vote. As the technocrat Mario Monti is appointed as head of the new government, many Italians celebrate (on the streets and online) this historic event. read>>

Mexico: Netizens React to "Good Weekend" Initiative

Mexico's President Calderón has announced the "Good Weekend" initiative to boost the economy, by applying discounts in stores whilst advancing the year-end bonus for government employees. The concept has generated diverse reactions among Mexican netizens. read>>

North Korea: Did Gaddafi's Execution Scare Kim Jong-il?

Joo Sung-ha is a North Korean defector-turned-journalist who also blogs. This post is his critique of numerous news reports suggesting Kim Jong-il, North Korean dictator was scared to hear of his fellow dictator, and rumoured friend, Gaddafi's fall. read>>

More posts on Global Voices today...

Macedonia: Veles Says 'No' to Lead Poisoning, Government Remains Ambiguous

Arab World: Is the NYPD 'Pulling a Mubarak?'

Ethiopia: Terrorists of Ethiopia Unite!

Mexico: Citizen Detained Over Politician Helicopter Crash Joke Tweet

UAE: Detained Activists Begin Hunger Strike

Eurozone Crisis: Where Will The Economy Go?

Algeria: A news site's founder on the state of citizen media

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