| Canada: The 'Disappearance' of Native Women
 News from Canada that nearly 600 native women have gone missing over the past three decades has spread far and wide and throughout the Canadian blogosphere. Human rights activists claim that the Canadian government has not done enough to investigate the disappearances. Most of the women are thought to have been murdered. >>Read more |
| MENA: Voicing Support for Arrested Bahraini Blogger Ali Abdulemam
 Outrage over the arrest of a Bahraini human rights activist has sparked an outpouring of support from bloggers and human rights advocates around the world.On September 5, Global Voices Advocacy reported the arrest of Bahraini blogger and Global Voices contributor Ali Abdulemam for allegedly "publishing false news" on BahrainOnline.org, the platform he co-founded in 1999. >>Read more |
| Taiwan: The Allure of Night Markets
 After sunset in Taiwan, when the stars start to twinkle, night markets are crowded with people from all walks of life. To Taiwanese, night markets are more than mere eating places, and now the culture of the night market has become a distinctive and precious touristic experience for foreigners visiting Taiwan. >>Read more |
| Azerbaijan: Baku welcomes the world's highest flag... and a strong wind
 After the significant expense of participating in the Eurovision song contest and holding the annual Flower Festival, oil-rich Azerbaijan keeps on surprising the world. Last week, for example, the world's highest flag was hoisted in the capital, Baku.>>Read more
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| Brunei: Charity, Food, and Ramadhan
 Bloggers in Brunei have been sharing their thoughts about the holy month of Ramadan. Charity seems to be a common thread in blogs and other social media sites. Bloggers have also organized some activities for netizens who are fasting. >>Read more
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