Global Voices Online » AmericasThe world is talking. Are you listening?Yemen: Sixteen People Killed in US Embassy Attack- September 17, 2008 Sixteen people were killed when the US Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen, was attacked with a car bomb and rockets today. One blogger was minutes away from the explosions.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/yemen-sixteen-people-killed-in-us-embassy-attack/ Bangladesh: Was Bridget illegally adopted by McCains- September 17, 2008 Shada Kalo blog questions whether US presidential candidate John McCain and Cindy McCain&39;s adoption of their Bangladeshi daughter Bridget is illegal as according to Bangladesh Law &8216;no foreigner is allowed to adopt a Bangladeshi child&39;.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/bangladesh-was-bridget-illegally-adopted-by-mccai... Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada: Nutmeg Industry- September 17, 2008 Caribbean Beat Blog reports that Grenada&39;s nutmeg industry is still in recovery post-Hurricane Ivan.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/trinidad-tobago-grenada-nutmeg-industry/ Cuba: Economic Reforms- September 17, 2008 &8220;The current President did not propose a program, he did not commit himself before his voters, and that means he is not accountable to us. The much needed measures can take one year or five years because he will not lose his post&8221;: As some Cubans anticipate the implementation of &8220;long-awaited economic reforms&8221;, Yoani ...http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/cuba-economic-reforms/ Mexico: Explosions in Morelia During Independence Day Celebrations- September 17, 2008 Two hand grenades were tossed into a crowd in the city of Morelia, Mexico during independence day celebrations. Eight people were killed, and more than 100 were injured. Authorities are blaming the attack on drug cartels, who have been responsible for brutal killings throughout the country. This concern also led to a recent protest march that attracted thousands. Mexican bloggers are mourning this latest tragedy and are calling on the government to act.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/mexico-explosions-in-morelia-during-independence-... Barbados: Extortion Ring- September 17, 2008 &8220;They stop tourist hired cars by standing in front of them. They inform the drivers that the road is closed, instruct them to drive another way and then demand money for the &8216;assistance&39;&8221;: Barbados Free Press calls on the police to clamp down on the Boscobel &8220;Road Toll Gang&8221;.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/barbados-extortion-ring/ Jamaica, U.S.A.: Poor Sportsmanship- September 17, 2008 &8220;I think he forgot (that in) 2003 he failed several drug tests that questioned the validity of his achievements. Sometimes folks think what you are doing is what they are doing&8221;: A Fe Me Page Dis Iyah is not impressed by former US sprinter Carl Lewis&39; insinuations about Jamaican Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/jamaica-usa-poor-sportsmanship/ Jamaica: Mining Woes- September 17, 2008 Abeng News Magazine reports that communities along Jamaica&39;s North Coast are concerned about plans for bauxite mining and the construction of an alumina plant in the parish of St. Ann: &8220;Some residents complained that negotiations were proceeding without consultation with the people who would be affected by the proposed mining scheme.&8221;http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/jamaica-mining-woes/ Guyana: Criminal Inquiry- September 17, 2008 As the opposition party calls for an inquiry into the deaths of two suspected mass murderers, Living Guyana says: &8220;We disagree. No one can deny that the deaths of Fineman and Skinny have put a serious dent in crime and have gone a far way at dismantling a well established criminal network which existed in ...http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/guyana-criminal-inquiry/ Bolivia: Lord of the Lakes Celebration in Oruro- September 17, 2008 The annual feast of Our Lord of the Lakes that takes place in the department of Oruro, Bolivia brings many surrounding communities to participate in a pilgrimage to the site, where the faithful can ask for one of many wishes es writes Virginio Sandy.http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/09/17/bolivia-lord-of-the-lakes-celebration-in-oruro/ |