Australians celebrated Australia Day on January 26, an annual national holiday marking the arrival of British settlers to the Land Down Under over two centuries ago. The day tends to draw mixed emotions, as Indigenous Australians refer to the event as Invasion Day, recalling the day their lands were invaded by Britain.
Russia: Prosecution Against Opposition Blogger Stopped
The first criminal case against a blogger Dmitri Soloviev in Russia with a happy ending unfolded over a long period of time. After two years of investigation and three socio-linguistic assessments, experts didn't find any evidence of “incitement hatred against police and Russian Security Service officers.”
The first criminal case against a blogger Dmitri Soloviev in Russia with a happy ending unfolded over a long period of time. After two years of investigation and three socio-linguistic assessments, experts didn’t find any evidence of “incitement hatred against police and Russian Security Service officers.”
Philippines: “Renewable Marriage Bill”
A partylist group in the Philippines wants to introduce a law that would put a ten-year expiration date on marriage contracts.
A partylist group in the Philippines wants to introduce a law that would put a ten-year expiration date on marriage contracts.
Canada: Aboriginal Youth Suicides Hit Crisis Rate
When the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick off next month, an Aboriginal symbol will be representing the event.
When the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick off next month, an Aboriginal symbol will be representing the event.
From Indonesian Blogsphere
A Fatih Syuhud blogging from India, has a series commentary posts about Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Republic of Indonesia visit to India.
A Fatih Syuhud blogging from India, has a series commentary posts about Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Republic of Indonesia visit to India.
Peru: The Loss of Local Rock Radio Stations
In a local context in which Peruvian radio [es] and television [es] stations have lately been closed for supposed political reasons, the end of transmission of a pair of “album-oriented rock” radio stations may seem insignificant.
In a local context in which Peruvian radio [es] and television [es] stations have lately been closed for supposed political reasons, the end of transmission of a pair of “album-oriented rock” radio stations may seem insignificant.
One of the Few Certainties of the Chilean Crisis Is the Shadow of the Past
In the midst of the turmoil that Chile is currently experiencing with the protests, arson attacks and looting, social networks have played an active role in providing up-to-the-minute information on events that traditional media cannot easily cover.
In the midst of the turmoil that Chile is currently experiencing with the protests, arson attacks and looting, social networks have played an active role in providing up-to-the-minute information on events that traditional media cannot easily cover.
Young Jamaican Senator Makes ‘Inappropriate’ Comments in Parliament About Breast Cancer
With a growing number of breast cancer diagnoses among women 25 to 59, the reactions to Haughton's comments were full of shock and surprise.
With a growing number of breast cancer diagnoses among women 25 to 59, the reactions to Haughton’s comments were full of shock and surprise.
Is Rihanna Barbadian or Jamaican? Jamaican Twitter Claims the Superstar as Their Own
"Get #RihannaisJamaican to trend and piss the Bajans off"
“Get #RihannaisJamaican to trend and piss the Bajans off”
The Only Two Black Coaches in Brazil’s Top-Tier Football League Take a Stand Against Racism
A statement by coach Roger Machado went viral on Brazilian social media
A statement by coach Roger Machado went viral on Brazilian social media
Mexican Feminist Groups Fight for the Right to Stay Safe Online
They seek to make the non-consensual dissemination of intimate content a punishable crime.
They seek to make the non-consensual dissemination of intimate content a punishable crime.
Iran’s Drive to Block International Services Continues With Google Play Ban
Domestic apps' ties to the government is a serious privacy concern
Domestic apps’ ties to the government is a serious privacy concern
Australians Respond to Media Campaign That Calls out “Creeping Culture of Secrecy”
The threats to press freedom and citizens' right to know
The threats to press freedom and citizens’ right to know
Taiwanese Court Rules No Jurisdiction in Vietnamese Marine Disaster Case, Victims to Appeal
'Taiwanese court should take Vietnamese human rights situation into consideration'
‘Taiwanese court should take Vietnamese human rights situation into consideration’
A Mud Volcano Might Explode in Trinidad: Are Villagers Prepared?
The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago lies outside the hurricane zone, but it faces natural disasters caused by heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, earthquakes and even the occasional volcano.
The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago lies outside the hurricane zone, but it faces natural disasters caused by heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, earthquakes and even the occasional volcano.
Cry of ‘Free the [Bleeping] Weed!’ Leads to Arrest of Trinidadian Cannabis Advocate
Decriminalisation? 'Port of Spain will [answer] with a solid yes'
Decriminalisation? ‘Port of Spain will [answer] with a solid yes’