Stories from September 6, 2008
Taiwan: Observations on the 2008 Presidential Election
In Taiwan, like in the United States, there are supporters and critics for both presidential candidates running for the 2008 US presidential election, writes I-Fan, who brings us the reactions of some bloggers.
Libya: Rice, Oil, Gas and Foreign Investment
US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice arrived in Libya, where she met with Libyan leader Muammar Al Gaddafi, who was once described by President Ronald Reagan as "the man dog in the Middle East." The visit, the first by a US Secretary of State in more than 50 years, was welcomed by one blogger, but raised questions among others.