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Russia: Social Network Graffiti Gains Popularity

Posted by Vadim Isakov on 22/11/2009

English Russia writes about the phenomenon of “social network graffiti” [ENG]  that became very popular among the users of the leading Russian social network Vkontakte.ru.

Arts & Culture Eastern & Central Europe English Entertainment Roundups Russia

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Egypt and Algeria: Much More Than a Football Match

Posted by Tarek Amr on 21/11/2009

Who would have believed that a football match could cause such tension between two nations? The trouble between Egypt and Algeria has now reached an unexpected level and many bloggers believe that the World Cup qualifying match has nothing to do with the troubles on the street. Tarek Amr has the sto ...

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Japan: Artist and morality

Posted by Oiwan Lam on 18/11/2009

Neojaponisme has a blog post about the protocol for Japanese record labels to pull their artists' CDs from stores when they are arrested on drug charges or for any other anti-social acts.

East Asia English Entertainment Japan Law Music Roundups

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South Africa: It was good food and wine

Posted by Ndesanjo Macha on 16/11/2009

Travelwires' post about Good Food and Wine show in South Africa: “According to Cashmore, record crowds thronged through the entrances to see, taste, participate and buy. Many of the visitors came back for a second and even a third time.”

Business English Entertainment Food Roundups South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

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Egypt: Celebrities sans Diplomacy

Posted by Marwa Rakha on 13/11/2009

Bikya Masr reported two stories a couple of days apart about celebrity blunders and lack of tact. Beyonce was targeted in the first and Salma Hayek spoke out in the second. Marwa Rahka has the story.

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