Young people caught up in recent turmoil had “reasonable ambition” the second apparently conciliatory gesture in three days from a senior government figure.
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Why Are Egyptian Lawmakers Planning to Amend Constitution?
A coalition of Egyptian parliamentarians will submit a request for constitutional amendments providing for a second chamber of parliament.
South Korean Political Party to Use Blockchain for Member Processes
South Korea’s conservative political party, the Liberty Korea Party (LKP), has declared their aim to use blockchain technology in four major areas.
Popular Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down in Kerbala
A motorcycle gunman shot dead an Iraqi novelist close to his house in the Shi’ite holy city of Karbala on Saturday, police and eyewitnesses said.
Why Mining Giants Are Calling for Greater Australian Aboriginal Rights
BHP and Rio Tinto are supporting a campaign to change Australia’s constitution to give a formal voice to Aboriginal people in federal parliament.
How the Swiss Militia System Underpins its Direct Democracy
Politics as a part-time job: That’s the idea of the militia system. Thousands of Swiss officials have a normal occupation and do politics on the side.
Ex-Official Blasts Silence as Iranian Conservationists Go on Trial
Former Iranian official is criticizing global environmental community’s lack of public advocacy on behalf of eight jailed Iranian conservationists.
Poland’s Political Divide Widens More After Mayor Is Slain
Strzemeski watched with as a high school friend voiced support for Poland’s nationalist government on social media, followed by hate-filled extremist posts.
Belgium Agrees to Take in Former Ivory Coast President Gbagbo
Belgium has agreed to take in former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo after his shock acquittal at the International Criminal Court.
Sudanese Dictatorship in Strategic Game of Protester Catch and Release
Salah Abdalla “Gosh,” director of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service, announced the release this week of 186 so-called “protest” detainees.