Saudi Arabia oil dictatorship is wealthy but extremely fundamentalist and brutal to dissenters
Libya Moves to End Qaddafi Era Detentions, Warrants
Violent Arab Spring uprising that deposed regime still battling legacy of fallen dictatorship as they end Qaddafi era detentions: Libya political parties struggling to unite opposing groups
Fiscal Cliff Solved With the Drama of Soap Operas
Budget talks on fiscal cliff reach unsatisfactory conclusion as crisis moved few months away: Fiscal cliff solved so there is not that much to worry about
Protest Against Hong Kong’s China Appointed Leader
Democracy movement in Hong Kong in continuous battle against China dictatorship influence
Many US Laws Coming Into Effect New Years Day
Many new laws coming into effect New Years Day across local, state and federal governments
CAR Rebels Represent Dangerous Instability Spike in Africa
CAR rebels fight alongside mercenaries from other recent African wars, conflict areas
Iraq PM Makes Concessions as Minority Protest Grows
Iraq Prime Minister Maliki is facing increasing calls for his resignation from minority Sunnis: Iraq PM makes concessions to enemies as Syria link grows
China Intellectuals Say Democracy Needed Now!
Group of prominent China intellectuals from universities and political power call for democracy: China intellectuals say democracy needed for world stability
Allies Stage Daring China Intervention for Dissident
China democracy dissident Liu Xia gets help from dissident friends as shown in video: China intervention for dissident bold as dictatorship in transition
Citizens United Continues to Grow Despite Damage to Democracy
Citizens United has unleashed money into politics and threatens to continue to do damage