Dissident Russian musicians Pussy Riot and British singer from Genesis Peter Gabriel back Occupy Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution with photographic tributes
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Latest Free Hong Kong Protests Attacked by Police
Shifting strategies from both sides changed balance as Hong Kong protests attacked again in clash
Setting Essential Principles of Burma Constitutional Talks
Political parties invited to Burma Constitutional talks by ruling regime seeking election reform
Police Arrest Dozens Removing Occupy Hong Kong Protests
Student leaders among arrested after removing Occupy Hong Kong protest site by dictatorship police
New PM and Economic Needs Drive Indian Kashmir Voter Turnout
Unusual spike in Indian Kashmir voter turnout driven by deep changes in growing India and beyond
Defending Occupy Hong Kong Protest Camp From Police
Police in arrests attempting to evict pro-democracy group defending Occupy Hong Kong protest camp
Worrisome North Korea Kidnapping of Paris Student Fails
Failed North Korea kidnapping of dictatorship official’s son in France is warning from regime
North Korea Furious With UN Over Torture Accusations
Detailed report and accusations have built pressure on a North Korea furious with UN interference
Court Gives Jailed Uighur Life Sentence in Closed Trial
Secret ruling on sensitive Uighur life sentence wrong response to radicalism of repressed minority
China Blacklists Hunger Games Movie for Revolution Scenes
Popular revolution portrayed in science fiction novel too sensitive for locals as China blacklists Hunger Games series worried Hong Kong will take notice