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  1. Global Voices
    20 hours ago
    The idea that every voice counts is one that is very close to the notion of Global Voices as a platform and as a community.

    As netizens unite to have their voices heard when the world's authorities argue on who should run the internet, we decided to ask our diverse community to participate and speak out on issues that matter to them: http://bit.ly/SP6cqG
    Photo: The idea that every voice counts is one that is very close to the notion of Global Voices as a platform and as a community. As netizens unite to have their voices heard when the world's authorities argue on who should run the internet, we decided to ask our diverse community to participate and speak out on issues that matter to them: http://bit.ly/SP6cqG
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  3. Global Voices
    Yesterday via SocialFlow
    "I've never seen anything like the scenes coming out of ComVal in my life. Ever. Corpses among trees, battered buildings. So painful."

    Tropical Storm Pablo Leaves Trail of Devastation in Southern Philippines: http://bit.ly/QTfQKy

    Image: A damaged bridge in Caraga region. Shared by @itsmecelinee
    Photo: "I've never seen anything like the scenes coming out of ComVal in my life. Ever. Corpses among trees, battered buildings. So painful." Tropical Storm Pablo Leaves Trail of Devastation in Southern Philippines: http://bit.ly/QTfQKy Image: A damaged bridge in Caraga region. Shared by @itsmecelinee
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  4. Global Voices
    Yesterday via SocialFlow
    "More than 90 arrests and around 330 house raids"

    Bahrain's village of Mahazza in Sitra has been under security siege by the country's Interior Ministry for a month now. With the absence of free media in the country, citizen journalism, o...
    nce again, is the only means of getting reports on what is happening on the ground:
    http://bit.ly/UcMCTE

    Photo: Daughter of a man arrested in Mahazza. Her sign says "Where is my dad?"; the writing on her cake says "Will I celebrate my birthday without you dad?" image shared by @a7rar_sitra.
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    Photo: "More than 90 arrests and around 330 house raids" Bahrain's village of Mahazza in Sitra has been under security siege by the country's Interior Ministry for a month now. With the absence of free media in the country, citizen journalism, once again, is the only means of getting reports on what is happening on the ground: http://bit.ly/UcMCTE Photo: Daughter of a man arrested in Mahazza. Her sign says "Where is my dad?"; the writing on her cake says "Will I celebrate my birthday without you dad?" image shared by @a7rar_sitra.
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  5. Global Voices
    Monday via SocialFlow
    "Experience what al-Bajady is facing in prison and announce your hunger strike tomorrow"

    With protests banned in Saudi Arabia, a public "hunger strike" has been started to support jailed activist al-Bajady: http://bit.ly/VOw0rj
    Photo: "Experience what al-Bajady is facing in prison and announce your hunger strike tomorrow" With protests banned in Saudi Arabia, a public "hunger strike" has been started to support jailed activist al-Bajady: http://bit.ly/VOw0rj
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  6. Global Voices
    Monday
    "This country is sick, its foundation for freedom has been eroded away"

    For the past two weeks, Taiwanese students have been on a campaign to warn the public against the adverse effect of media monopoly: http://bit.ly/SJWK7R
    Photo: "This country is sick, its foundation for freedom has been eroded away" For the past two weeks, Taiwanese students have been on a campaign to warn the public against the adverse effect of media monopoly: http://bit.ly/SJWK7R
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  7. Global Voices
    Monday
    “This flag is a symbol of execution, massacre, torture, addiction, unemployment, imprisonment, prostitution, robbery and crime!”

    Iran's Diplomatic Missions Under Attack: http://bit.ly/Z6HIOO

    Photo: Iran's embassy in Berlin, source: Iran Global
    Photo: “This flag is a symbol of execution, massacre, torture, addiction, unemployment, imprisonment, prostitution, robbery and crime!” Iran's Diplomatic Missions Under Attack: http://bit.ly/Z6HIOO Photo: Iran's embassy in Berlin, source: Iran Global
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  8. Global Voices
    Monday
    "There are many in the government, and amongst its supporters, who think that The Economist has it in for (Bangladesh's) Awami League government."

    ‘The Economist' Accused of Hacking by Bangladesh's War Crimes Tribunal: http://bit.ly/SJPWqR

    Photo by Rehman Asad. Copyright Demotix (30/11/2012)
    Photo: "There are many in the government, and amongst its supporters, who think that The Economist has it in for (Bangladesh's) Awami League government." ‘The Economist' Accused of Hacking by Bangladesh's War Crimes Tribunal: http://bit.ly/SJPWqR Photo by Rehman Asad. Copyright Demotix (30/11/2012)
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  10. Global Voices
    Sunday
    " The council has also imposed a fine of 10,000 rupees ($180) if a girl is caught using a mobile phone on the streets and married women would have to pay 2,000 rupees ($36.60).."

    Women banned from using mobile phones in Indian village: http://bit.ly/SH3aEW
    Photo: " The council has also imposed a fine of 10,000 rupees ($180) if a girl is caught using a mobile phone on the streets and married women would have to pay 2,000 rupees ($36.60).." Women banned from using mobile phones in Indian village: http://bit.ly/SH3aEW
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    December 8
    “We live in such an absurd place“.

    This year's winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, Mo Yan, has travelled to Stockholm to receive his prize. However in contrast, the 2010 Nobel Prize in Peace winner, Liu Xiaobo, is still in prison in China and his wife Liu Xia under house arrest: http://bit.ly/STPqGC
    The Very Different Fates of Two Chinese Nobel Prize Winners · Global Voices
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    This year's winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, Mo Yan, has travelled to Stockholm to receive his prize. However in contrast, the 2010 Nobel Prize in Peace winner, Liu Xiaobo, is still in prison in China and his wife Liu Xia under house arrest.
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  12. Global Voices
    December 7
    A public vote campaign, sponsored by Coca Cola, invited Brazilian internet users to choose the name of the future mascot of the 2014 World Cup—and they decided on "Fuleco"

    However, now, a majority of Brazilians are strongly calling into question the the choice of this name, because Fuleco in slang terms is also a synonym for anus: http://bit.ly/STtDPh
    Photo: A public vote campaign, sponsored by Coca Cola, invited Brazilian internet users to choose the name of the future mascot of the 2014 World Cup—and they decided on "Fuleco" However, now, a majority of Brazilians are strongly calling into question the the choice of this name, because Fuleco in slang terms is also a synonym for anus: http://bit.ly/STtDPh
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  13. Global Voices
    December 7
    "The mossos' pardon is disgraceful. This political system is broken. Injustice is legalized and impunity rewarded."

    Pardon Granted to Police Officers Convicted of Torture in Spain: http://bit.ly/QNhtt6
    Photo: "The mossos' pardon is disgraceful. This political system is broken. Injustice is legalized and impunity rewarded." Pardon Granted to Police Officers Convicted of Torture in Spain: http://bit.ly/QNhtt6
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    December 6
    "Women's bodies have become another resource, such as land, that can be sold and rented out and exchanged. Those who are in power can manipulate economic resources, natural resources or even women's bodies, a new resource in this emerging market. That's why the bureaucrats are so frequently caught in sex scandals."

    http://bit.ly/QL90Xp
    Sex Tapes of Chinese Official and Anti-Corruption Fight · Global Voices
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    While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP chief secretary's anti-corruption talk still lingered in our ears, an obscene sex tape of former Chongqin CCP Secretary went viral online and within 63 hours he was sacked. People wonder the CCP really serious about anti-corruption work?
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  15. Global Voices
    December 6
    "@NickKristof: Maybe I'll try to sneak into #Bahrain disguised as Kardashian's long-lost brother. Or as a US weapons salesman."

    American socialite and reality show celebrity Kim Kardashian's trip to Bahrain is still making the rounds on news - and social media: http://bit.ly/QKrozD
    Photo: "@NickKristof: Maybe I'll try to sneak into #Bahrain disguised as Kardashian's long-lost brother. Or as a US weapons salesman." American socialite and reality show celebrity Kim Kardashian's trip to Bahrain is still making the rounds on news - and social media: http://bit.ly/QKrozD
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  16. Global Voices
    December 6
    "[The law] wants to legalize the seeds policy that has had disastrous results in the U.S. and Europe. This law would give Monsanto the ownership of seeds. The seeds that our small farmers and landholders sow would just have to be contaminated by the gene to be considered the property of Monsanto, and seed producers would not be able to collect their seeds"

    Argentina and Transgenic Seeds: ‘Monsanto Law' Sparks Controversy:
    Photo: "[The law] wants to legalize the seeds policy that has had disastrous results in the U.S. and Europe. This law would give Monsanto the ownership of seeds. The seeds that our small farmers and landholders sow would just have to be contaminated by the gene to be considered the property of Monsanto, and seed producers would not be able to collect their seeds" Argentina and Transgenic Seeds: ‘Monsanto Law' Sparks Controversy:
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  17. Global Voices
    December 5
    "She taught the suffering Iranian people a lesson of hope and resistance. Nasrin Sotoudeh, the lioness of Iran, the pride of every single liberal Iranian. Happy Victory!"

    Iranian blogosphere is filled with joy as lawyer and prisoner of conscience Nasrin Sotoudeh has reportedly ended her hunger strike after 49 days: http://bit.ly/QIn8Ay
    Photo: "She taught the suffering Iranian people a lesson of hope and resistance. Nasrin Sotoudeh, the lioness of Iran, the pride of every single liberal Iranian. Happy Victory!" Iranian blogosphere is filled with joy as lawyer and prisoner of conscience Nasrin Sotoudeh has reportedly ended her hunger strike after 49 days: http://bit.ly/QIn8Ay
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  18. Global Voices
    December 5
    When technologists get in the room with open data and a mandate to address social problems, a lot can happen.

    Desarrollando America Latina, a kind of World Cup for hackers in Latin America, took place this weekend in 8 countries in South and Central America.

    Here are some of the winning ideas: http://bit.ly/QGODL1
    Photo: When technologists get in the room with open data and a mandate to address social problems, a lot can happen. Desarrollando America Latina, a kind of World Cup for hackers in Latin America, took place this weekend in 8 countries in South and Central America. Here are some of the winning ideas: http://bit.ly/QGODL1
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  19. Global Voices
    December 5
    "The document is a declaration of government powers disguised as a declaration of human rights."

    Activists reject Southeast Asia’s new Human Rights Declaration: http://bit.ly/SMjzaL
    Photo: "The document is a declaration of government powers disguised as a declaration of human rights." Activists reject Southeast Asia’s new Human Rights Declaration: http://bit.ly/SMjzaL
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  20. Global Voices
    December 4
    Thousands of Hungarians stood united against anti-Semitism at a protest rally in Budapest.

    Politicians from the ruling and opposition parties spoke up against the controversial remarks by MP Márton Gyöngyösi who called “for Jews to be registered on lists as threats to national security:” http://bit.ly/SKPbO4
    Photo: Thousands of Hungarians stood united against anti-Semitism at a protest rally in Budapest. Politicians from the ruling and opposition parties spoke up against the controversial remarks by MP Márton Gyöngyösi who called “for Jews to be registered on lists as threats to national security:” http://bit.ly/SKPbO4
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  21. Global Voices
    December 4
    15 year-old Manouchehr Esmaili-Liousi died of complications from hemophilia due to a shortage of medication in Iran.

    "What should alert us is The Islamic Republic’s selfish use of ‘sanctions’ in sacrificing its citizens at the cost of stay...
    ing in power. Embargos on the import of medicine means playing with the lives of citizen whose lives depend on medical care" - author on Zamaneh Tribune.

    More reactions from Iran: http://bit.ly/THrDZE
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    Photo: 15 year-old Manouchehr Esmaili-Liousi died of complications from hemophilia due to a shortage of medication in Iran. "What should alert us is The Islamic Republic’s selfish use of ‘sanctions’ in sacrificing its citizens at the cost of staying in power. Embargos on the import of medicine means playing with the lives of citizen whose lives depend on medical care" - author on Zamaneh Tribune. More reactions from Iran: http://bit.ly/THrDZE
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  22. Global Voices
    December 4
    "To those who say that demonstrations are prohibited, what have you achieved? Have you been able to restore stolen lands? Peaceful struggle is the way… This is an inquisition, prosecuting us for our opinion. You are prosecuting us because we believe in peaceful struggle."

    Trial of two prominent Saudi human rights activists Mohammad Al-Qahtani and Abdullah Al-Hamid continues at the Riyadh Criminal Court: http://bit.ly/QxJHbb
    Photo: "To those who say that demonstrations are prohibited, what have you achieved? Have you been able to restore stolen lands? Peaceful struggle is the way… This is an inquisition, prosecuting us for our opinion. You are prosecuting us because we believe in peaceful struggle." Trial of two prominent Saudi human rights activists Mohammad Al-Qahtani and Abdullah Al-Hamid continues at the Riyadh Criminal Court: http://bit.ly/QxJHbb
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  23. Global Voices
    December 4
    "The Deccan Chronicle, in an article titled 'The Haryana horrors‘ mentions Haryana as the “rape capital of India” for 19 reported rapes in one month. As a result of the rapes, women have been advised to avoid going to a pub, using mobile phones and wearing jeans."

    http://bit.ly/XmGn5D
    Photo: "The Deccan Chronicle, in an article titled 'The Haryana horrors‘ mentions Haryana as the “rape capital of India” for 19 reported rapes in one month. As a result of the rapes, women have been advised to avoid going to a pub, using mobile phones and wearing jeans." http://bit.ly/XmGn5D
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  24. Global Voices
    December 3
    "@EthanZ: The new national drink of Bahrain: @KimKardashian’s Tear Gas Flavored Milkshake. Try one today!"

    American socialite and TV reality star Kim Kardashian was in Bahrain to open a milkshake shop. Hardline Salafists protested her visit - and were dispersed by police.

    Read: Kim Kardashian, Tear-Gas and Milkshake in Bahrain: http://bit.ly/RxaBS3

    PHOTO: Posing with camels in Bahrain. Shared by @KimKardashian on Twitter
    Photo: "@EthanZ: The new national drink of Bahrain: @KimKardashian’s Tear Gas Flavored Milkshake. Try one today!" American socialite and TV reality star Kim Kardashian was in Bahrain to open a milkshake shop. Hardline Salafists protested her visit - and were dispersed by police. Read: Kim Kardashian, Tear-Gas and Milkshake in Bahrain: http://bit.ly/RxaBS3 PHOTO: Posing with camels in Bahrain. Shared by @KimKardashian on Twitter
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  25. Global Voices
    December 3
    PHOTO: The Avenue of the Baobabs

    Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, stand about 30 meters in height and this particular species is endemic to Madagascar.

    Vote for the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in an annual competition launched for the public: bit.ly/QzUO3m
    Photo: PHOTO: The Avenue of the Baobabs Baobab trees, up to 800 years old, stand about 30 meters in height and this particular species is endemic to Madagascar. Vote for the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in an annual competition launched for the public: bit.ly/QzUO3m
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  26. Global Voices
    December 3
    #SiYoFueraPresidente (If I were president) instead of having a “War on Drugs” I would lead a “War against Poverty”

    On December 1, 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto was sworn in as Mexico's new president; bringing the PRI – the party that ruled the country for more 70 years– back to power after 12 years of the PAN party holding the presidency: http://bit.ly/QzKwjK
    Photo: #SiYoFueraPresidente (If I were president) instead of having a “War on Drugs” I would lead a “War against Poverty” On December 1, 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto was sworn in as Mexico's new president; bringing the PRI – the party that ruled the country for more 70 years– back to power after 12 years of the PAN party holding the presidency: http://bit.ly/QzKwjK
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  27. Global Voices
    December 1
    Myanmar riot police violently dispersed six protest camps set up by Buddhist monks, activists, and farmers who are opposing the China-backed copper mine project in Monywa, Sagaing Division.

    The police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the peaceful protest: http://bit.ly/QwxDa6
    Photo: Myanmar riot police violently dispersed six protest camps set up by Buddhist monks, activists, and farmers who are opposing the China-backed copper mine project in Monywa, Sagaing Division. The police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the peaceful protest: http://bit.ly/QwxDa6
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  28. Global Voices
    November 30
    "While they support ‘Israel' politically, economically & militarily, they support Palestine symbolically. And we're supposed to cheer."

    138 countries technically voted at the UN General Assembly meeting last night, in favour of naming Pale...
    stine the world's 194th state by accepting its status as a non-member state at the world body: http://bit.ly/VaZmtT

    (Photo: Abbas' UN speech screened on a separation wall with Israel in Bethlehem. Shared by @georgehale on Twitter)
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    Photo: "While they support ‘Israel' politically, economically & militarily, they support Palestine symbolically. And we're supposed to cheer." 138 countries technically voted at the UN General Assembly meeting last night, in favour of naming Palestine the world's 194th state by accepting its status as a non-member state at the world body: http://bit.ly/VaZmtT (Photo: Abbas' UN speech screened on a separation wall with Israel in Bethlehem. Shared by @georgehale on Twitter)
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  29. Global Voices
    November 30
    "The editors at People’s Daily are too busy studying the Party spirit everyday, how do they have time to know that what onions or potatoes are about except to eat them."

    Chinese Netizens React: People’s Daily Fooled by The Onion: http://bit.ly/Qv4BaK
    Photo: "The editors at People’s Daily are too busy studying the Party spirit everyday, how do they have time to know that what onions or potatoes are about except to eat them." Chinese Netizens React: People’s Daily Fooled by The Onion: http://bit.ly/Qv4BaK
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  30. Global Voices
    November 30 via SocialFlow
    "a mind-boggling 120,000 to 140,000 birds are being slaughtered in Nagaland every year during their passage through the state."

    'Industrial Scale' Hunting of Migratory Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India: http://bit.ly/UeOM6q
    Photo: "a mind-boggling 120,000 to 140,000 birds are being slaughtered in Nagaland every year during their passage through the state." 'Industrial Scale' Hunting of Migratory Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India: http://bit.ly/UeOM6q
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  31. Global Voices
    November 29
    "The #InternetCutInSyria could mean one of 2 things: Either a bad sign of things to come or a regime that has completely run out of moves."

    On Thursday, the US-based internet connectivity monitoring firm, Renesys, reported that internet was cut off in Syria. Renesys also posted the above graph which seems to show a nationwide total internet shutdown: http://bit.ly/SxeSS6
    Photo: "The #InternetCutInSyria could mean one of 2 things: Either a bad sign of things to come or a regime that has completely run out of moves." On Thursday, the US-based internet connectivity monitoring firm, Renesys, reported that internet was cut off in Syria. Renesys also posted the above graph which seems to show a nationwide total internet shutdown: http://bit.ly/SxeSS6
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  32. Global Voices
    November 29
    'Does this Facebook have an owner or not? Could he come to Tajikistan? I would meet with him during my office hours. If he doesn't have time, I could meet with one of his assistants.'

    Tajik official blocks Facebook & summons its CEO: http://bit.ly/SwSsAn
    Photo: 'Does this Facebook have an owner or not? Could he come to Tajikistan? I would meet with him during my office hours. If he doesn't have time, I could meet with one of his assistants.' Tajik official blocks Facebook & summons its CEO: http://bit.ly/SwSsAn
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    November 29
    Warning: Graphic content

    "The testimonies of citizens and doctors came to confirm that Tunisian security forces used hunting rifles in Siliana to disperse protesters and wounded some of them with bullet pellets."

    Shocking images of Tunisian police using shotgun shells on protesters: http://bit.ly/Sw62E2
    Tunisian Police Use Shotgun Shells Against Protesters · Global Voices
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    Over the last two days, Tunisian security forces fired shotgun shells at protesters in Siliana (north-west of the country), injuring 265 persons. Clashes erupted in this impoverished interior province, when police clashed with protesters calling for the departure of the local governor.
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  34. Global Voices
    November 29
    'A country which jails its people out of fear from a poet and another jails it people out of fear from a cartoonist. How fragile are those empires of weapons in front of the pen'

    Qatari Poet Mohamed Bin Rashid Al-Deeb is sentenced to life in prison for writing this poem (above) which allegedly insultes Qatar's Amir (ruler): http://bit.ly/SvzyKg
    Photo: 'A country which jails its people out of fear from a poet and another jails it people out of fear from a cartoonist. How fragile are those empires of weapons in front of the pen' Qatari Poet Mohamed Bin Rashid Al-Deeb is sentenced to life in prison for writing this poem (above) which allegedly insultes Qatar's Amir (ruler): http://bit.ly/SvzyKg
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    November 28
    "I want the country to revolt against me if I don't respect the Law and Constitution.” - Muhammad Morsy (Ask and you shall receive) #tahrir"

    @RawahBadrawi tweets.

    In what is being described as the third wave of the Egyptian revolution, Egyptians across the country and Cairo took to the streets again to make a strong message that they are more than willing to take down another tyrant in the making: http://bit.ly/Tn6aoc
    Egypt: Down with The Tyrant – Take Three!! · Global Voices
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    In what is being described as the third wave of the Egyptian revolution, Egyptians across the country and not only Cairo took to the streets again to make a strong message that they are more than willing to take down another tyrant in the making.
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  36. Global Voices
    November 28
    For over a week, activists from around the world mobilized in the streets to demonstrate in defense of Brazil's Indigenous Guarani-Kaiowá.

    The Guarani-Kaiowá are threatened with expulsion from their land, their waters have been poisoned by farmers, and they are ready to resist till death: http://bit.ly/Qqp80l
    Photo: For over a week, activists from around the world mobilized in the streets to demonstrate in defense of Brazil's Indigenous Guarani-Kaiowá. The Guarani-Kaiowá are threatened with expulsion from their land, their waters have been poisoned by farmers, and they are ready to resist till death: http://bit.ly/Qqp80l
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  37. Global Voices
    November 28
    Homs, a city which dates back to 2300BC. is among the many Syrian cities and towns making news headlines today.

    The colossal damage from months of shelling can be seen in the destruction of historic buildings and architecture.

    See more images and watch videos here: Homs - A Revolutionary Syrian City in Ruins http://bit.ly/1175SHi
    Photo: Homs, a city which dates back to 2300BC. is among the many Syrian cities and towns making news headlines today. The colossal damage from months of shelling can be seen in the destruction of historic buildings and architecture. See more images and watch videos here: Homs - A Revolutionary Syrian City in Ruins http://bit.ly/1175SHi
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  38. Global Voices
    November 28
    Photo: Gilyak Amagasaki, a street performer who expresses pathos, energy and sorrow through dance.

    Charmed with “Daidougei”, a type of street performance in Japan, an amateur photographer has spent years capturing images of the art form. His blog is titled “ I shoot nothing but Daidougei, I myself don’t know why.” More of his work here: http://bit.ly/Qp6zJS
    Photo: Photo: Gilyak Amagasaki, a street performer who expresses pathos, energy and sorrow through dance. Charmed with “Daidougei”, a type of street performance in Japan, an amateur photographer has spent years capturing images of the art form. His blog is titled “ I shoot nothing but Daidougei, I myself don’t know why.” More of his work here: http://bit.ly/Qp6zJS
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  39. Global Voices
    November 27
    "Guyanese women send Chris Brown a message: Don't come here - Rihanna might forgive, but Guyana doesn't."

    Protests Put an End to Chris Brown's Guyana Gig: http://bit.ly/UqigAj
    Photo: "Guyanese women send Chris Brown a message: Don't come here - Rihanna might forgive, but Guyana doesn't." Protests Put an End to Chris Brown's Guyana Gig: http://bit.ly/UqigAj
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  40. Global Voices
    November 27
    Meet China's New Corruption Warriors: Second Wives and Mistresses

    "We have to admit that in all these years, the second wives have become the deadly weapon against corrupt officials. So far numerous corruption cases have been exposed by second wives. Or we can say that 99% of the corrupt officials have second wives"

    http://bit.ly/113RjEj
    Photo: Meet China's New Corruption Warriors: Second Wives and Mistresses "We have to admit that in all these years, the second wives have become the deadly weapon against corrupt officials. So far numerous corruption cases have been exposed by second wives. Or we can say that 99% of the corrupt officials have second wives" http://bit.ly/113RjEj
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  41. Global Voices
    November 26
    "Every week at least two animals are shot dead, from whom ivory tips are extracted, which are then sold on the black market. The battle takes place in the eyes of government officials and local police who, for comfort and complicity, do not act."

    Widespread Elephant Poaching in Mozambique Reserve Uncovered: http://bit.ly/Um3gUf
    Photo: "Every week at least two animals are shot dead, from whom ivory tips are extracted, which are then sold on the black market. The battle takes place in the eyes of government officials and local police who, for comfort and complicity, do not act." Widespread Elephant Poaching in Mozambique Reserve Uncovered: http://bit.ly/Um3gUf
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  42. Global Voices
    November 26
    "So Pillar of Defense was a going away present? What a cutie, you really shouldn't have"

    Israelis react to Minister of Defense Ehud Barak's surprise announcement that he will be retiring from politics to spend more time with his family: http://bit.ly/UobStx
    Photo: "So Pillar of Defense was a going away present? What a cutie, you really shouldn't have" Israelis react to Minister of Defense Ehud Barak's surprise announcement that he will be retiring from politics to spend more time with his family: http://bit.ly/UobStx
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  43. Global Voices
    November 26
    "Oh well, if 40 policemen are needed to arrest a single man with a tomato, for a man with an aubergine, we'll need to call NATO"

    With rotten tomatoes in hand, on November 24, people gathered in front of the Bulgarian Parliament in the capital city of Sofia.

    Find out how Bulgaria's Tomato Revolution began here: http://bit.ly/10TfQMc
    Photo: "Oh well, if 40 policemen are needed to arrest a single man with a tomato, for a man with an aubergine, we'll need to call NATO" With rotten tomatoes in hand, on November 24, people gathered in front of the Bulgarian Parliament in the capital city of Sofia. Find out how Bulgaria's Tomato Revolution began here: http://bit.ly/10TfQMc
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  44. Global Voices
    November 26
    “Why should I rejoice Kasab’s death? I will rejoice when …innocent children will stop being taught to kill in the name of God…”

    On November 21, 2012 Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole surviving gunman from the horrific 2008 Mumbai attacks was executed. The execution came after a lengthy judicial process: http://bit.ly/UnsyBt
    Photo: “Why should I rejoice Kasab’s death? I will rejoice when …innocent children will stop being taught to kill in the name of God…” On November 21, 2012 Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole surviving gunman from the horrific 2008 Mumbai attacks was executed. The execution came after a lengthy judicial process: http://bit.ly/UnsyBt
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    November 26
    A huge congrats to Global Voices Author Sana Saleem for making the FP Top 100 Global Thinkers list! We are all so proud of you!

    "she wrote in April on her blog, Mystified Justice, "When a state embroils its citizens in an 'either you are ...
    with us or against us' argument every dissent is at risk of being equated to treason -- or in an Islamic country, blasphemy." As an increasingly networked world butts heads with the historical forces of obscurantism and discrimination, we'll need savvy activists like Saleem to defend everyone's right to free speech online -- even, or especially, if we don't like what's being said."
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    In 2012, the hopes for the Arab Spring began fading into cynicism as the world watched Syria descend into civil war, while the region's nascent democracies struggled with their newfound freedom. But, meanwhile, one of the most remarkable and unexpected political reversals of our time has unfolded on...
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  46. Global Voices
    November 24
    "they are just asking for dictatorship."

    An anti-government rally organized by Pitak Siam or “protect Thailand” network turned violent as protesters clashed with the police in Bangkok on Saturday.

    Pitak Siam accuses the Yingluck government of corruption and of being disrespectful to the King: http://bit.ly/10Pqsf4
    Photo: "they are just asking for dictatorship." An anti-government rally organized by Pitak Siam or “protect Thailand” network turned violent as protesters clashed with the police in Bangkok on Saturday. Pitak Siam accuses the Yingluck government of corruption and of being disrespectful to the King: http://bit.ly/10Pqsf4
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  47. Global Voices
    November 23
    "Children are being murdered in #Gaza, and the Jerusalem Post is running a story about puppies in Ashdod afraid of sirens."

    Israeli leftist tweep Uri Horesh chastised a Jerusalem Post reporter who was assigned to write a story about the suffering of pets in southern Israel. Full exchange in screen grab.

    Read more in "Israeli Media Criticized for Coverage of Gaza Conflict": http://bit.ly/UiURke
    Photo: "Children are being murdered in #Gaza, and the Jerusalem Post is running a story about puppies in Ashdod afraid of sirens." Israeli leftist tweep Uri Horesh chastised a Jerusalem Post reporter who was assigned to write a story about the suffering of pets in southern Israel. Full exchange in screen grab. Read more in "Israeli Media Criticized for Coverage of Gaza Conflict": http://bit.ly/UiURke
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  48. Global Voices
    November 23
    "The violence against Dalits in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu is a shocking reminder of social prejudices prevalent in our society and how honor is closely linked to our caste identity."

    Earlier this month 2000 people attacked hund...
    reds of homes and left 1500 Dalits left without shelter and belongings in India's Dharmapuri District.

    The mob came together in response to an intercaste marriage: http://bit.ly/UiQrdn

    (Photo by Yan Seiler. Copyright Demotix)
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    Photo: "The violence against Dalits in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu is a shocking reminder of social prejudices prevalent in our society and how honor is closely linked to our caste identity." Earlier this month 2000 people attacked hundreds of homes and left 1500 Dalits left without shelter and belongings in India's Dharmapuri District. The mob came together in response to an intercaste marriage: http://bit.ly/UiQrdn (Photo by Yan Seiler. Copyright Demotix)
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  49. Global Voices
    November 22
    "I am willing to take up the pain and sufferings of all living beings. "

    Heartbreaking last words of a Tibetan who committed self-immolation: http://bit.ly/10CR2rS
    Photo: "I am willing to take up the pain and sufferings of all living beings. " Heartbreaking last words of a Tibetan who committed self-immolation: http://bit.ly/10CR2rS
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    November 22
    'I have no voice but I am not silent. I use tools beyond my physical body to communicate. Across the years my voice has been expressed mostly through the written word via a computer, and now, in recent years it has become my artwork, more than words, that has satisfied my deep need to connect with people in an authentic way.'

    http://bit.ly/10A16BP
    New Art Exhibit Draws Attention to the Disabled in Jamaica · Global Voices
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    The debut of Jamaican artist Astro Saulter's first exhibition was significant not only because it introduced a new artist to the local art scene, but also because it brought attention to the need for greater access to arts education, particularly by disabled persons.
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  51. Global Voices
    November 22
    'In the military democracy, protests are punishable and the teachers are now paying for it in a legal way'

    In Mauritania, a group of secondary school teachers broke into and entered the office of the Minister of Education in protest against the arbitrary transfer of 120 teachers to other schools: http://bit.ly/10y0AV6
    Photo: 'In the military democracy, protests are punishable and the teachers are now paying for it in a legal way' In Mauritania, a group of secondary school teachers broke into and entered the office of the Minister of Education in protest against the arbitrary transfer of 120 teachers to other schools: http://bit.ly/10y0AV6
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