Moscow anti Putin protests have taken place against Russia’s aggressive actions inside of Ukraine. Protesters carrying signs that said “no to war” took to the streets in Pushkin square to protest the arming of rebels seeking to create a new independent territory inside of a neighboring state.
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New Zealand Center Right Party Wins Historic Third Term.
Prime Minister John Key’s New Zealand Center Right Party win was with his National Party winning 47% percent of the vote. The party won 60 seats in Parliament leaving them one seat shy of a governing majority.
Anti Austerity Party Takes Lead in Polls in Greece
Greece’s anti austerity party Syriza has taken the lead in polls for the next scheduled election due to take place in June 2016. The Syriza party has opposed the harsh economic austerity measures which were put into place following the onset of its economic crises.
Afghanistan Election Crises Deepening?
Afghanistan election crises may be deepening as the two presidential candidates have broken off negotiations over disagreements. Both have now refused to concede accusing eachother of vote rigging and election fraud
Democracy Threatened in Hong Kong?
In contradiction with that desire for a free and fair election the standing committee has announced that “it will decide” who is approved to run for political leadership during the 2017 Hong Kong election angering many in the pro-democracy movement.
Election Protests in Pakistan Threaten Democratic Process
Protests in Pakistan have continued into their third straight week as marchers follow the cricket star turned political challenger, Imran Khan, who has refused to concede the elections which took place in July 2013.
Julian Assange Says Will Soon Leave Ecuadorian Embassy
Julian Assange is wanted in Sweden on accusations of sex assaults is facing extradition to Stockholm and then possibly to the United States following a document dump of military cables in 2010 which caused controversy all around the world.
PM Erdogan elected as Turkey’s First President
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been declared Turkey’s First President since the country changed from a system which the President was elected by Turkey’s Parliament to a more democratic system which was passed through a referendum in 2010.
Romanian President Criticizes the EU’s Response to Russia
Romanian President criticizes the EU for it’s lack of response to Russia regarding the MH17 plane shot down in late July. “Today is Ukraine, then the Baltic states are reached, then Poland and then Romania.”
Antisemitism on Rise in Europe
The anti-Jewish protest began on Sunday in the French capital of Paris in which Palestinians clashed with riot police in support of Palestinians in the Gaza strip. In a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin on Tuesday, one sign said “Jew cowardly pig, come out and fight”.