Fledgling democracy witnesses serious violence daily but new protests rock government in new Iraq elections signal: Sunni protests may lead to new elections
Lifting Decades Old Turkey Book and Literature Ban
Internal reforms include Turkey book and literature Ban removal as democracy becoming stronger: Turkey moves on banned books and also on Kurdish conflict
Fleeing Syria Refugees Surge Neighbors in Numbers
As Syria continues to fight civil war, much of country is destroyed and thousands have fled: Syria refugees surge neighbors with up to hundreds of thousands
Google’s Schmidt to North Korea With Diplomatic Team
Google’s famous leader Eric Schmidt to North Korea leading a diplomatic team with hopes high: Schmidt has no history in diplomacy and visit is very unusual
Morocco Democracy Rapper Given Award for Political Activism
Morocco rapper Mouad Belghouat, aka Al-Haqed (The Rancorous One) given global prize
More Women in Government Would Reflect Strong Democracy
As women participation reaches record levels in US Congress, more work left for women
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Called to Negotiations With Kachin Rebels
Negotiations with Kachin rebels remain in terrible situation as country undergoes massive reforms: Myanmar’s Kachin rebels have long been in negotiations with government
Supreme Court to See Case Dismantling Voting Rights Act
Voting Rights Act requires states with racist past to have election laws federally approved
Google’s Eric Schmidt to Visit North Korea Dictatorship
Google visit to North Korea could hint at reforms taking place in world’s worst dictatorship: Google’s Schmidt is unusual character to visit North Korea
Nigeria Political Poster Sparks National Controversy
Rattled by crisis, President Jonathan Goodluck denies placing Nigeria political posters: Nigeria law forbids campaigning outside of set election period