Nigeria’s elections need serious reform after being marred by violence, systemic failings and low turnout, the European Union observer mission said Monday.
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Whistle-Blower Controversy Exposes Reality of China’s Judicial System
The president of China’s Supreme People’s Court praised the country’s progress in advancing judicial reform over the past year.
Veteran Diplomat Set to Guide Algeria’s Transition After Protests
Brahimi, veteran diplomat expected to steer Algeria’s political transition, has won respect from foreign leaders and his country’s political elite.
Algeria’s Protesters Want Change – Will They Get It?
Algeria is buffeted by serious winds of change, massive protests morphing into the biggest challenge facing its aging government in nearly three decades.
Hackers Uncover ‘Significant’ Flaw in Swiss Post e-Voting
Hackers uncover significant flaw in Swiss Post e-voting and reported it to Swiss authorities as part of public intrusion test which has been resolved.
Top Chechen Official Claims Blood Feud Against Blogger
Top Chenchen official has declared blood feud against popular exiled blogger in what appears to be another example of intimidation of critics in Chechnya.
VIDEO: Experts Discuss How Big Data is Impacting Democracy
The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
Tibet Supporters Mark 60th Anniversary of Uprising Against China
Tibet supporters mark 60th anniversary of failed uprising against china forcing Dalai Lama, Tibet’s traditional Buddhist leader, into exile in India.
Germany Criticizes Turkey’s Treatment of Foreign Journalists
Germany criticizes Turkey’s treatment of foreign journalists saying that such actions were “not compatible with our understanding of press freedom.”
Mexico’s Leftist President Creates New Style of Government
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s have combined a compulsive shedding of presidential trappings with a dizzying array of policy initiatives.