Global Voices: Daily Digest - Nov 28th 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

China, Macedonia: Chinese Netizens Outraged by School Bus Donation

The news of a Chinese government donation of 23 school buses to the Republic of Macedonia on 25 November, has outraged Chinese netizens, who are mourning for the death of 19 preschool kids in a car accident in Gansu province on 16 November. read>>

Venezuela: The World Meeting of Body Art Takes Over Caracas

This year, Caracas hosted The World Meeting of Body Art, and some of its most striking expressions were shared through citizen media. Among these creations, indigenous peoples of Venezuela were given a special space to showcase their artistic expressions on the human skin. read>>

Morocco: Islamist PJD Victory in Post-Reform Parliamentary Election

Moroccans took to the polls on Friday 25 November, to elect a new parliament. It is the first election since a constitutional referendum in July approved a series of amendments introduced by King Mohammed VI. read>>

Bangladesh: Climate Change to Increase Hunger and Malnutrition

As governments gear up for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) in Durban, South Africa, which starts today, experts are warning that among climate change's greatest consequences in developing countries such as Bangladesh are risks to the agriculture sector, including an increased risk of hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity. read>>

East Timor: Building One Country Out of Many Languages

When East Timor became an independent country in 2002, both Tetum and Portuguese language were chosen as official for the newborn country. Nevertheless, the number of national languages is up to sixteen, and dozens of other dialects are used on a daily basis by Timorese citizens. read>>

Egypt: The Country Votes

Egyptians are voting in parliamentary elections on November 28 and 29, and despite calls for a boycott, it seems that most people have chosen to participate. read>>

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