| Syria: True Identity of Arrested Blogger Questioned  Since reports emerged that a Syrian blogger named Amina Arraf, known as "Gay Girl in Damascus" had been seized by authorities on Monday, 6 June 2011, serious doubts have surfaced that the blogger may not be who she claims. read>>
Followup: Syria: Lesbian Blogger Amina is a Married American Man |
| Brazil: Jokes About Rape and the Limit of Humor  Rafinha Bastos, a famous Brazilian stand-up comedian, has raised significant controversy by declaring in a show that women who claim they have been raped are often ugly and should be thankful. The blogosphere has been discussing the limits of humor and political incorrectness. read>> |
| Macedonia: Protests Against Police Brutality/Murder Cover-Up Spread  Macedonians have been protesting for 5 days online and offline in Skopje, urging the authorities to "solve" the murder of a young man by a police officer who served as a high-ranking official's bodyguard. On Friday, youth from other cities - Bitola, Strumica, Kochani - took to the streets, too. read>> |
| Puerto Rico: Uproar Over Blogger's Story  An anonymous blogger's post narrating how she was insulted by a public official spread through the Puerto Rican blogosphere and social media, and made waves in the mainstream media. The incident has been confirmed. Here is "Yuyu's" story and reactions from netizens. read>> |
| Singapore: 'Save the World's Saddest Dolphins' Campaign  Twenty-five dolphins caught in the wild are being held in captivity in a Singapore gaming and spa resort. Animal lovers and netizens have launched a campaign demanding the release of these dolphins. read>> |
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