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Challenger Ukraine Boxer Could Run for President
Ossified politics have been given boost by popular possible Presidential challenger Ukraine boxer
Will the Eritrea Dictatorship Reform?
Eritrea dictatorship reform to effect among world’s worst governments but reformers hold out hope
Fallen China Leader’s Family Faces Jail and Worse
When leaders lose power, entire fallen China leader’s family face collective political punishment
Indian Food for Poor Program Moves Forward
Indian food for poor program pushed by Sonia Gandhi to break cycle of hunger is popular among many
Family of Cuba Dissident Sues Over Murder
Mysterious death of anti-dictatorship Cuba activist focus of lawsuit by family of Cuba dissident
Politics Threatened by Australia Money in Elections
Weak campaign finance laws mean Australia money in elections lacks protection against huge donors
Ukraine Women’s Rights Group Femen Attacked
Activists from Ukraine women’s rights group Femen attacked and beaten during intimidation attempt
Africa Leaders Praise Zimbabwe’s Stolen Elections
Line up of Africa leaders praise Zimbabwe dictatorship and lend their credibility to stolen vote
Syria Refugees Pouring Into Iraq’s Anbar and Kurdistan
In dramatic turn, Syria refugees pouring into Iraq only years after the flow had gone other way