Most of Syria’s Kurds have avoided involvement in ongoing rebellion led by Sunni majority Syrians
Bulgaria Votes in First Referendum Since Communist Era
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When asked: Should England Join the EU, French men are against while French women are more divided. As major EU players, France have a lot to lose.
Kenya’s Budding Tech Community Working for Fair Elections
Africa success story Kenya has seen a budding tech community arise that now turns towards elections: Kenya’s budding tech community can be made stronger
Uganda Arrests Opposition Leader Besigye Ahead of Protest
Fragile government beset by rising protests Uganda arrests opposition leader Besigye: Instability in Uganda’s neighborhood threatens more general security
Senate Retirements Open Door to Changes in Leadership
Some major Senate retirements open doors in last few weeks could bring changes to important chamber: Senate retirement of Chambliss open seat to competition
Azerbaijan Dictatorship Attacks Peaceful Demonstration Against Brutality
Dictatorship in Azerbaijan has become more extremist with police attacks on opposition demonstrations
Pro-Europe Candidate Wins Czech Presidency
Central European Czech voters choose Leftist pro-Europe candidate wins Czech Presidency
Singapore Ruling Party Election Suffers Another Setback
Wealthy island of Singapore ruling party election sees them lose more ground to resurgent democratic opposition
Jordan Protests Target Rigged Election System
Dictatorship’s latest fake elections are Jordan protests target from budding democracy movement: Jordan remains dictatorship despite friendship with U.S.