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3 Hong Kong Activists Charged For Leading Protests
Trio of leading Hong Kong activists charged for role in organizing pro-democracy Occupy protests
The Future of Philippine Democracy
Progress over decades of voting has been halting for Philippine democracy and the people it serves
All Eyes on Singapore Election in September
Income inequality and stale political system to feature prominently in coming Singapore election
Parties Battle Hong Kong Voter Registration Fraud
Main pro-democracy parties allege Hong Kong voter registration irregularities stacked against them
Sri Lanka Wins With Peaceful Day of National Elections
The ruling party of Sri Lanka wins victory over previous government during peaceful day of voting
Sri Lanka Elections Are Test of Building Democracy
If these polls go well, Sri Lanka elections may just be able to build a nation based on democracy
Another Major Chinese Disaster Censored
Fifty dead at least according to first reports and another Chinese disaster censored in local press
Fourth Bangladeshi Blogger Killed in Worrying Trend
Niloy Chatterjee murdered by religious extremists is the fourth Bangladeshi blogger to be killed
No Human Trafficking Cover Up For TPP Trade Deal
Human rights group are outraged by the State Department upgrade of Malaysia which comes just two months after the discovery of human trafficking camps and mass graves of trafficked persons