Nation’s hopes are pinned on contentious Turkish vote that could alter region and the world beyond
Democracy News Headlines
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Freedom for Malala Attackers is Defeat for Pakistan
Deep problems in Pakistan’s divided judiciary have been exposed in release of Malala attackers
British Parliament Pay Hike Considered During Cuts
Ten percent increase in British Parliament pay would bring compensation to level of European norms
Jordan Press Restrictions Fit Regrettable Regional Pattern
Despite support from US and allies, repression of Jordan press is unwavering and uncompromising
100,000 Expected at Tiananmen Square Remembrance
Two and a half decades after massacre, denials make Tiananmen Square remembrance vital to future
Dead Candidates and Burnt Mexican Ballots Mar Vote
Another murdered politician has cast grave doubts on democracy ahead of crucial Mexican ballot
Rising Turkish Left Wing Party Threatens Status Quo
Kurdish party’s push to Turkish left wing could upend national politics with win in coming election
Finally, A Chance for Change Following Occupy Turkey
Rise of political opposition to ruling party is finally possibility following Occupy Turkey protest
Chinese Internet Restrictions Seen As Foreign Policy Tool
Few countries in the world have more invasive and omnipresent censorship than Chinese internet
Is Japanese Media Freedom Under Assault?
Government has been accused of bullying pliant Japanese media into positive coverage of reforms