Chinese blind lawyer dissident Guangcheng receives award for years of activism in closed system
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Canada PM Pushes Direct Election of Senate
Canadian Prime Minister Harper pushes for direct election of Senate following scandal
Ukraine Continues March Towards EU Integration
Giant Ukraine continues economic and political reforms designed to march towards EU integration
Changes Ahead as Algeria Opposition Leader Sick
Main Algeria opposition to dictatorship is very ill just like dictator he seeks to oust
Democracy and Capitalism: An Unfinished Symphony
Author wonders about state of democracy and capitalism worldwide and prospects going forward
Ban Ki Moon Slams Joseph Kony Genocide
UN Secretary General slams mass violence of Joseph Kony genocide perpetrated by militia
Khan Wins Redo Election in Pakistan’s Karachi
Government confirms election in Pakistan’s Karachi win of Khan’s party following assassination
Democracy in Trouble as Governments Fail
As governments across the world hit economic roadblocks and citizens demand progress, many see democracy in trouble
Algerian Dictator in Coma Amid News Blackout
News reports about Algerian dictator’s ill health have been vigorously repressed by force
Dictatorship Accused of Vietnam Activist Clampdown
Renewed series of arrests and general repression during new widespread Vietnam activist clampdown