The likely return of U.S. economic sanctions has triggered labour unrest and protests in Iran
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Kurdish Party Cries Foul as Turkey to Relocate Polling Stations
The pro-Kurdish party said the polling stations were being moved from villages where the party has a strong backing
Cuba Updating Constitution But Without Political Reforms
The current constitution was adopted four decades ago at a time when Cuba was a pillar of the Soviet Bloc
Opposition Landslide: Barbados Elects First Female PM
Barbados elected its first female PM as opposition inflicts crushing defeat on the ruling Democratic Labour Party
English Speaking Cameroonian Protesters Given Jail Sentences
A military tribunal in Cameroon sentenced seven English speaking detainees to 10 to 15 years in prison
Journalists covering Iran face restrictions, harassment, and surveillance
Journalists in Iran are still recovering from a government crackdown after the disputed 2009 election
Chinese Rights Cyber-Dissident Huang Qi to Stand Trial
From VOA – ENGLISH After 18 months in detention, a court in the southern province of Sichuan has announced that Chinese rights activist Huang Qi and two other activists will be put on trial June 20. However, concerns about Huang’s health persist in what rights groups and his mother maintain is a politically motivated trial. […]
Why Venezuela’s Elections Don’t Matter to a Desperate Populace
As President Nicolás Maduro looks to stay in power, thousands are trying to flee the country
Concerns Rise as WhatsApp Becomes Campaign Tool in India
WhatsApp faces scrutiny in India amid concerns about the role the app is playing in disseminating information
Egyptian Socialist Activist Arrested in Continued Crackdown
Haitham Mohamedeen, a leftist lawyer, was taken from his home, security sources said, the latest in a number of arrests