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Pakistan’s Malala Wins Human Rights Award
Malala wins human rights award as Pakistan’s leading voice for women’s education amid violence
Libertarians and Income Inequality
Rise of both libertarians and income inequality grows into major force in GOP economic policies
Germany Pirate Party Struggles to Enter Parliament
Internet freedom political Germany pirate party struggle in Parliament prevents rise to power
Tunisia Journalist Released Ahead of Protests
Press worker’s plan to march brings freedom to Tunisia journalist released from jailed today
New Play About Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Long Life
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Heroic Work at Burma Muslim Hospital is Sign of Hope
A Burma Muslim Hospital focusing on repressed minority is seen by many as sign of hope for a democratic and pluralistic society despite ethnic violence
Brazil Protests Subside After Government Concessions
Major action has moderated and Brazil protests subside as citizens give government chance to implement changes
Burma’s Suu Kyi Meets Dalai Lama in Prague
Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism