Prime Minister seeks win in Japanese Upper House election to secure his majority and push reforms
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The Election to Decide Future for Australian Refugees
As the refugee crisis around the world proliferates, the upcoming Australian election provides a critical opportunity for the public to shape the future lives of refugees and the abusive nature of Australian refugee policies
Philippine Mayor Duterte Leads Presidential Voting
The latest exit polls show early lead for Philippine Mayor Duterte in crucial national vote
Australian Double Dissolution Election Ahead
Rare house cleaning to change political balance after unusual Australian double dissolution vote
Declining Thai Press Freedom During Military Rule
Thai press freedom under threat from continued overreach by authorities into journalism
Hong Kong Student Activist Joshua Wong on Trial
Joshua Wong is a leader of the push for full democracy in Hong Kong and is paying the price
South Korea Ruling Party Suffers Major Setback
Elections result in a shocking defeat for the South Korea ruling party amid economic strains
113 Burmese Political Prisoners Freed in Mass Release
Freedom for these Burmese political prisoners is a good sign that shift to democracy is underway
Pro-Democracy Demosisto Party Founded in Hong Kong
The new Demosisto Party is designed as a vehicle to push forward democracy following protests
A Look at the Reform Legacy of Burma’s Thein Sein
Burma’s Thein Sein has led the government’s push to reform but progress has been uneven