Gulf dictatorships are led by oil giant Saudi Arabia against religious rivals in fear of Iran dictatorship
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Italy Political Drama Brings New Danger to Economic Recovery
Italy’s Monti wants to prevent ex-PM Berlusconi returning to national political power: Italy political drama complicating the national economic crisis
Civil Groups Call for US Democracy Push in Iran
US Democracy Push in Iran as dictatorship continues to repress its people, keep bellicose foreign policy worldwide: Iran dictatorship could come under increasing sanctions from US
Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners
African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists
Violence Raging as Syria Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
Syria rebels continue push into government territory as war reaching critical and violent stage
Protests Continue After Horrific Indian Sex Crime
Horrific Indian sex crime protests continue with riots after brutal attack on female student in New Delhi. World’s largest democracy India in transition
Protesters in Bahrain Demands Removal of PM
Dictatorship continue to resist protesters in Bahrain demands risking wider problem: Bahrain democracy transition should move forward quickly to halt crisis
Italy Technocrat Monti Hints at Staying in Election
Circus continues as Italy technocrat Monti to run against populist, resurgent Berlusconi: Italy economic crisis continues as political headwinds grip Euro
Kenya Election Will Test Strength of Turbulent Politics
Kenya’s past elections have seen political violence on large scale as new vote approaches: Kenya election will test strength of diverse African nation
New Japan PM Brings Change Including Internet Campaigning
Japan’s ban on internet election campaigning will be ended as New PM takes helm: Japan PM brings change closer as giant Japan sees major political changes