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India: The Sexual Harassment Bill (2010)
By Rezwan
Naina Kapur takes a critical look at the Sexual Harassment Bill (2010) which was recently introduced in India.
China: Messages behind the flowers to the Shanghai fire victims
By Oiwan Lam
Yesterday, thousands of mourners in Shanghai flocked to the 28-storey apartment block that was gutted by a tragic fire on November 15 to pay their respects for the 58 residents who perished. Much of China's headlines today focus on the collective mourning, but few have highlighted the messages behind citizens' insistence in offering flowers at the disaster site.
Brazil: Eradicating the Indigenous Guarani Kaiowa
By Sara Moreira · Translated by Raphael Tsavkko Garcia · View original post [pt]
Arab World: Tweeting the Hajj Experience
Among the 1.8 million Muslims on pilgrimage, or Hajj, to the holy city of Mecca are a few stealing moments to send 140-character messages to the world. Here are snippets from the conversation on the Twittersphere.
China: 360 VS. QQ: What about privacy and user rights?
By Oiwan Lam
An unintended consequence of the battle between Tencent and Qihoo 360 has been increased awareness among Chinese internet users regarding averse effects of Tencent's industry monopoly and the significance of protection of user privacy and rights.
Jordan: To Vote, Or Not To Vote?
By Betsy
The Jordanian Twitter community debated the merits of voting or abstaining in the parliamentary elections to be held November 9, 2010.
The government-run campaign, Sm3naSotak (Let Us Hear Your Voice) is running a series of tweets, such as this one: