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India’s Rising Star Modi Gets Crucial European Support
Hindu India politician Modi gets crucial European support on tour to raise his political standing: India political star is disliked by some for his actions during anti-Muslim riots
Democratic World Mulls Next Syria Steps for Peace
Syria engulfed in fierce combat as US, allies mull new response to carnage: Democratic world mulls next Syria steps from afar as protest turned to civil war
Cartoon Series Takes Aim at Belarus Dictatorship
Dictatorship cartoon lampoons and takes aim at Belarus dictatorship, last dictatorship in Europe
Social Media is Revolutionizing Italy Election Process
Social media like Facebook and Twitter are revolutionizing Italy Election Process: Social media has transformed political campaigning and how voters get info
Myanmar Political Dissidents to be Released Under New Plan
Astonishing democracy reforms in continue to gather pace as Myanmar political dissidents to be released: Myanmar is transforming from worst dictatorship to nascent democracy with gradual change
Hong Kong Journalists Demand Apology From “Leader”
Hong Kong journalists demand apology as China turns more repressive over time: Hong Kong continues to enjoy great wealth and more freedoms than China proper
Vietnam Blogger Works From Jail to Denounce Dictatorship
Vietnam dictatorship’s prison system is also for political prisoners seeking democracy as Vietnam blogger works from jail against aggressive dictatorship
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins
Chinese Corruption Scandals Continue Surfacing
Chinese corruption scandals endemic and Bo Xilai is only one dangerous example: China governance characterized by secrecy and violent dictatorship in crisis