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Yemen: How Many Women Have Been Subject to Sexual Harassment?
An article published in pan-Arab newspaper Al Hayat on May 2, claiming that 90% of Yemeni women have been subject to sexual harassment, has caused a stir online.
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South Korea: Fearing Mad Cow Disease, New Protests Against US Beef 6 May 2012
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Brazil Approves Racial Quotas in Higher Education 5 May 2012
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Armenia: Chaos as Balloons Explode at Election Campaign Rally 5 May 2012
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Best of the Blogs 2012: Winners Announced 5 May 2012
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Cuba: National Meeting of Bloggers Ends in Controversy 5 May 2012
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8 May 2012
Russia: Open Hostility in Moscow Surrounding Putin's Inauguration
Both civilians and those charged with keeping order in the city displayed open hostility on May 6 when protesters took to the streets of Moscow in anticipation of Vladimir Putin's inauguration. Donna Welles reports.
Nigeria: R.I.P Rashidi Yekini – African Football Legend
Towards the end of last week, Africa lost one of its biggest scoring heroes in football. After playing for several clubs and representing Nigeria in both the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, Rashidi Yekini retired into oblivion.
May Day Videos: Marches, Demonstrations and Protests Around The World
Through cities around the globe, people took to the streets to march and commemorate the International Workers' Day. Videos by The Real News take us on a tour of how the day was observed throughout the world.
Mexico: Citizens Disappointed After Presidential Candidate Debate
Mexican netizens closely followed the presidential candidate debate which took place on Sunday, May 6. Most were disappointed by the lack of proposals presented by the candidates. Here are some bloggers' reactions to the debate.
7 May 2012
Russia: Violence Plunges Opposition into Debate about Tactics
Yesterday, the Russian opposition's mass protests against Vladimir Putin for the first time produced mass violence. Dozens of protesters and police officers alike reported injuries, with several on each side requiring hospitalization. Why did yesterday's rally at Bolotnaia Square, the site of two previous peaceful demonstrations, end with blood spilled and Muscovites brawling?
Brazil: Blog Falha Countersues Folha de São Paulo Over Web Domain
Another chapter in the legal dispute between the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo and the satirical blog Falha of São Paulo is being written. However, this time, Falha is the one who decided to file a lawsuit against the newspaper.
Tunisia: Campaign for Freedom of Expression Launched
The collective blog Nawaat, and the Tunisia Monitoring Group of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange have launched a campaign for freedom of speech in Tunisia, which remains under threat despite gains made during the last year.
Egypt: Anger at Arrest of Lawyer in Saudi Arabia
Relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia have been under pressure because of the arrest of the Egyptian lawyer Ahmed El Gizawy in Saudi Arabia. News reports stated that he was sentenced to 20 lashes for “defaming the Saudi king”.
Global Voices Partners with International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Global Voices and the International Relations and Security Network (ISN) in Switzerland have launched a partnership to seek out citizen voices on international relations and security issues worldwide.
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