Ruling party alliance with Tamil state ended over Sri Lanka as Indian economic reforms in jeopardy
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Moves Towards New Zimbabwe Election System After Vote
Surprising result leads nation on path to new Zimbabwe election system that is chance for change
Saudi Shiite Clerics Arrested by Dictatorship
Saudi Shiite clerics arrested in continued policy of force and coercion leaving minority in peril
India Ruling Party Loses Major Coalition Partner
Tamils fed up on lack of action on Sri Lanka as India ruling party loses major coalition partner
Guatemalan Dictator to Face Genocide Trial
Civil War killed 200,000, but Guatemalan dictator to face genocide trial that will focus on specific massacre with strong evidence for serious conviction
Major Saudi Protest for Women’s Rights
Women face harshest restrictions in the world including prohibition from driving sparking a new movement to increase Saudi protest for women’s rights
Maine Committee Rejects Clean Elections Reform Bill
After committee rejects clean elections push, organizers are forced to readjust their strategy
Syria Dictatorship in Threat to Jordan and Lebanon
New threat to Jordan and Lebanon as violence rages in conflict and creating flush with refugees
Questionable Zimbabwe Vote Has Signs of Danger
Dictatorship has yet to show it is willing to let go of power after questionable Zimbabwe vote
Tunisian Elections Set For Fall 2013
An official election timetable has been proposed for the nation that ignited the Arab Spring of 2011. Tunisian elections ahead