Over 100 people hurt as riot police and Kuwait democracy protests clash on hot city streets
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Politicians Prepare to Take on South Korean Big Business
Politicians Look Set to Take on Historically Significant State-Supported South Korean Big Business
Kuwait Police Beat Protesters to Prevent Demonstration
On Sunday Kuwait police beat protesters of the pro-democracy opposition who were gathering for massive demonstration
Myanmar Muslims Get Assistance, as Minorities Struggle
President Thein Sein has no choice but to accept foreign aid so Myanmar Muslims get assistance
An Author Asks: What is Political Repression?
What is Political Repression? A universal characteristic of dictatorships across the world
Russia Democracy Movement Gathering Strength, Organizing
Russia Democracy Movement and Other Foes of Vladimir Putin’s Dictatorship go online to elect leaders as Pussy Riot dissidents keep up fight for colleagues
Fatah Claims Victory Following Local West Bank Elections
Reformed Fatah movement seeks legitimacy by controlling contentious West Bank elections
Spain Regional Elections Could Weaken PM Rajoy
Votes in two Euro-crisis hit regions weaken PM Rajoy as economic crisis bites Popular Party power
Top Court Brings Charges Against Pakistan Military Figures
Charges against Pakistan military figures, former army and ISI chief is first move against army
Lebanon Assassination Brings Fear of Escalation From Syria
Marginal democracy is being tested by revolution, war in Syria and new Lebanon Assassination