Golden Era of Spain’s Basque people has lived on France border for millennium in Spanish Pyrenees
Dissident Detained for Marking China Human Rights Day
Dictatorship blocks Hu Jia from marking China Human Rights Day of the United Nations – China continues to treat democracy dissidents as enemies of state
VIDEO: Fiscal Cliff Jokes by SNL
As fiscal cliff talks continue, late night comedy show SNL takes on Obama, Republicans – Fiscal cliff jokes on Saturday Night Live VIDEO
Six Injured in Sudan University Student Protest
Instability continues as Sudan University student protests continue to press for rights – Dictatorship continues its multiple wars with instability at home
Fiscal Cliff Budget Talks Approaching Endgame
Obama fights Republican leadership over deal before fiscal cliff budget talks – Budget changes are unlikely but deal is important show of good government
Hundreds of University Protesters Denounce Sudan Dictatorship
Protesters denounce Sudan dictatorship after four found dead in apparent regime repression – Khartoum protests started off seeking reasonable tuition fees
Egypt’s Morsi Retreats as Opposition Mull Crisis Talks
Egypt PM Morsi retreats from power grab as Egypt continues to suffer political crisis
Occupy Foreclosure Protesters Join Rappers Chuck D, Brother Ali
Chuck D. from Public Enemy, Brother Ali join Occupy protest against foreclosures
Democracy Protesters to Camp Outside Kuwait Parliament
Kuwait’s opposition is seeking dramatic democracy reforms in aging dictatorship – Camp outside Kuwait Parliament part of growing protests by opposition
Berlusconi to Run, Monti Resigns in Italy Shock
Silvio Burlesconi was accused of vast mismanagement while Monti has been praised