Indonesia the world’s third largest democracy has been mired in an election controversy as both candidates refuse to concede the election.
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Hong Kong Citizens Vote for Independence From Beijing
Hong Kong citizens have voted in an unofficial referendum to gain Independence from Beijing, a move that has annoyed Beijing. Only the future will tell if Beijing will keep it’s promise of elections in 2017.
Political Crackdown in China Intensifying
Crackdown in China has been launched on pro-democracy group following the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the infamous incident where the government massacred thousands of innocent protesters backing democratic values and freedoms
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
When The World’s Largest Democracy Elects New Prime Minister
India, the world’s largest democracy has successfully completed its election process with the swearing in of its new prime minister, Narendra Modi on Monday. It seems Asia is changing.
Story of How IRS Was Held in Contempt of Congress
House Republicans have held former IRS head Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for failing to testify in a house committee hearing on May 22nd 2013 after fierce Citizens United-related battle over money in politics.
Why Brazilian World Cup Arenas Won’t be Completed in Time
With less than a month until the start of the 21st century’s first Brazilian World Cup, there have been serious concerns about whether or not the arenas in which the games are supposed to be held will be ready in time.
Iraq to Vote For First Time Since US Pullout
For the first time since U.S. pullout in 2011, citizens across Iraq have gone to the polls to vote in their country’s parliamentary elections amid a very real threat of violence and intimidation from a very unfriendly enemy.
Ukraine Crisis May Spiral Toward an Imminent War
Crisis worsening as the Ukrainian military has launched operations against pro Russian gunmen in Eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. Vladimir Putin has assured the Russian public: “Speculations are based on inaccurate information”.
Why Turkey Blocked Access to Twitter and YouTube
In a statement released on Twitter, officials went onto say “We expect the government to restore access to twitter immediately so that its citizens can continue an open online dialogue ahead of the elections.” Elections take place in Turkey, today.