Nation has yet to emerge from era of dictatorship under Mugabe and many worry over coming Zimbabwe election fraud that will lead to extension of rule
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Politics Rocked by New India Anti-Corruption Party
New India anti-corruption party popularity among middle class has unhinged the political scene
North Korea Dictatorship Worse Than Many Expect
Korea Dictatorship worse than believed and has prevented any advances in local people’s society
Dictatorship in Widespread Russian Charity Group Crackdown
Latest Russian charity group crackdown shows increased government interference in civil society
Ukraine May Get Visa-Free EU Entry Early
Giant country is torn between EU and ties with Russia but now Ukraine may get visa-free EU entry
Iraq Deal With Kurdish Leaders Eases Tension
Sectarianism rears its head but Iraq deal with Kurdish leaders would be impressive new accord
Multiple Issues Enabled Strong Victory for Obama
Claim of strong victory for Obama on ‘small’ issues falls short of accuracy as vote trends emerge
Jordan Protests Could be Next Arab Spring
Democracy protests continue to spread including in frozen Jordan perhaps the next Arab Spring
Syria Rebels Make Substantial Gains in Battle
Violence drawing closer to major cities as Syria rebels make substantial gains in fierce combat
China’s Blind Lawyer Recognized for Democracy Activism
Chen Guangcheng, China’s blind lawyer recognized for continued fight for nation’s most vulnerable