Australia’s ruling party leader Malcolm Turnbull said he would not resign after defeat left his government in doubt
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A Worrying Lack of Australian Political Diversity
Two party dominance has enabled stark lack of Australian political diversity among ethnic minorities
Popular Autobiography Brings Malala Yousafzai Financial Success
Memoir “I Am Malala” has brought women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai financial success
Mongolia Opposition Party Wins Parliament in Landslide
Mongolia opposition party, the Mongolian People’s Party, won handedly in election focused on economy
New Zealanders in Australia Struggle For Voting Rights
Suffrage rights for New Zealanders in Australia are lacking despite repeated assurances
New Chief Chinese Internet Censor Taking Charge
Overseeing most controlled system on the planet is the task for the new Chinese internet censor
New Philippine President Duterte Sworn In
Philippine President Duterte has taken over the office with expectations of major changes to come
Lady Gaga Banned in China After Meeting Dalai Lama
Along with long list of other artists, Lady Gaga banned from China gigs after meeting Dalai Lama
Economy is Main Issue as Mongolians Vote For Parliament
Young generation seek change as Mongolians vote in parliamentary elections seen as economy referendum
Impact of a Lowered Japanese Voting Age
The national Japanese voting age has been lowered to 18 from 21 in a historic change