Global Report - 21-June-2008
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Taylor Flatt , 
United States
Another awesome ground report. Fantastic news.
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Girish , 
India
Very exciting!great job,specially the report by Muhammad Karim, South Africa
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Prince has details on US support to war ravaged Georgia, Rodman Arabi tells us that Iran emerges as the topmost player in Islamic finance, Michael Cosgrove speaks about the Secularism in France, Mukunda reports that Communist party of Nepal (Maoist) is considering reduction in the size of the Nepalese army.
Huma Imtiaz reports on tough times facing Pakistan. Especially after attack by US led coalition forces within Pakistan and subsequent opening of gunfire on premier Yousuf Raza Gilani’s motorcade in Rawalpindi
Enee Udo-Obong tells us that Nigerian media criticizes ‘Africa for Obama’ campaign, Radhika speaks about Indo-US nuclear deal, Kourosh Ziabari has information on Iranian automobile industry, Adam Amin reports on Guatemalan congress meeting over embezzlement of funds to MDF.
Zach tells us that Japan is undergoing disturbing shift in its demographic composition, Amanda Thomas reports that UK drug gangs are using young women to smuggle drugs, Milafel informs us that City council of manila proposes a name change for Philippines, Rose provides us details on how Kenya's poor are using sun heat and sewage to fight soaring food and fuel prices.
Sanwali reports on Amaranth land shrine row, Prince provides us details on Nancy Pelosi's visit to Hiroshima atomic bombing site, Rodman Arabi tells us that there is a smooth road ahead for Iranian hand woven carpet industry; Mukunda informs us that Nepal tightens foreign adoption of kids.
Prince tells us that Hurricane Gustav puts politics at hold for the Republican Party, Jessi Edwards informs us about Israel releasing 198 Palestinian prisoners, Celso reports on deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon River basin rises sharply, Radhika provides us details on migrant laborers return home, following violence over land shrine row in the Kashmir valley.
Prince informs us that United States and Iraq reach close to an agreement on security accord, Huma reports on Pakistan’s grappling with internal crisis following the pull out by Nawaz Sharif’s PML(N), Celso has updates on a landmark case to define Indian land rights underway in Brazil, Mukunda provides us details on Nepal assessment of benefits accruing from the construction of dams along river Kosi by India
Vignesh reports on increasing number of Sri Lankan students are traveling overseas for education, Thandi Soko tells us that Malawi is struggling hard to secure its economic independence, Jessi Edwards has details on Israel’s education system which is boosting religious studies, Duncan informs us that Ecosystem at Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park is threatened by over grazing and farming.
Mukunda reports on Nepal’s severe fuel shortage, Sandhaya has updates on Indian state of Orissa that has witnessed violence between Hindus and Christians, Andre tells us about Namibian women who are gambling away money earned by their husbands, Amanda informs us about UK’s over consumption of water adding to drain global water resources
Brenda Zulu reports on Zambia fondly remembering its late President Mwanawsa, Celso speaks about Sao Paulo’s “Map of Violence” that registers a steady decline, George has updates on Gay Rights Movement in Malawi, and Milafel Hope Awe tells us that the people of Sagada continue burying their dead in hanging coffins.
Huma tells us that Pakistan faces grim internal security situation, Sitholokuhle Phansi updates us with fresh updates on Mugabe and Tsvangarai as both vie for control in Zimbabwe, Adam has details on local population of Sicapaca in Guatemala are facing health hazards, Abdelsamea Aldardear reports on Egyptian society that finally questions the ancient practice of female circumcision.
Contributors
Huma Imtiaz
Pakistan
Sitholokuhle Phansi
Zimbabwe
Adam Amin
Guatemala
Abdelsamea Aldardear
Egypt
Prince provides us insight on US Russia relations on latter’s crackdown on Georgia, Rida tells us that Malaysia’s inadequate healthcare system is burdened by rising population, Amanda speaks about Britain’s ageing men who are facing social exclusion, and Mukunda reports on Mt. Annapurna’s trekking route which is at risk from package tourism.
Contributors
Prince Campbell
United States
Rida B
Malaysia
Amanda Thomas
United Kingdom
Mukunda
Nepal
Celso reports on Brazilians who seek justice against their erstwhile military rulers, Manak Patel speaks about Amaranth land dispute that has propelled the issue of Kashmiri sovereignty into limelight, John Kibuuka provides us updates on Uganda faltering in its AIDS campaign, Nortei tells us that Shea nut butter is bringing huge profits to mud huts of Ghana.
Zach tells us that Japan issues arrest warrants against three anti – whaling activists, Alen Wekesa has updates on Flamingo population along Lake Natron which is threatened by industrial projects, Rose provides us details on Kenya violence and adult killings in Nairobi’s slums, Lalit Kumar speaks about wrestler Sushil Kumar who won Bronze medal for India in China Olympics.
Huma Imtiaz tells us that Pakistan braces up for post Musharraf era, Nicole Leon reports on Michael Phelps winning eighth gold medal in Olympics, Nortei Ocran speaks on Massive felling of trees in capital city of Ghana, David Elbirt provides us updates on Bolivian annual Urkupina festival.














































