An anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality the city-state wants to expand its tech industry.
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Turkey’s Opposition Seeks Cancellation of 2018 Elections
Turkey’s main opposition party on Wednesday appealed to the country’s top electoral body to annul local election results in Istanbul’s 39 districts.
Brazil Ex-President Temer Surrenders to Police Following Arrest Warrant
Former Brazilian President Michel surrenders to federal police, marking the second time he is arrested for participated in corruption scheme for decades.
South Africa Vote Count Marked by Concerns, Surprises
South Africa’s electoral commission counts votes, day after a parliamentary poll that was expected to be the toughest test yet for the long-ruling ANC.
Malawi’s Election Preparations Impacted by Cyclone Idai Flooding
As Malawi gears-up for elections this month, candidates and voters say flooding from March’s Cyclone Idai has already negatively impacted the vote.
Cambodian Opposition Being Harassed in the Courts
Cambodian authorities should immediately cease harassing former opposition party members in the courts, Human Rights Watch said today.
Prosecutor Requests 20 Years in Jail for Ex-Peru President
Prosecutors in Peru alleged Tuesday that they have gathered overwhelming evidence implicating former President Ollanta Humala
Official Thai Election Results Favor Anti-Military Party
Thailand’s Election Commission officially endorsed results from the country’s March 24 general election, declaring that former Prime Minister topped .
‘Cowardly Attack’ Exposes Colombia Activists in Firing Line
Attack against leading and award-winning Colombian environmentalist, Francia Marquez, has put the spotlight on the dangers facing campaigners in a country.
Human Rights Watch Reverse-Engineers China’s Mass Surveillance App
For years, Xinjiang has been a testbed for the Chinese government’s novel digital and physical surveillance tactics, as well as human rights abuses.