Long running ethnic civil wars and history of repression present Burma democracy transition hurdle
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Diverse Asian-Americans Voting Republican in Major Shift
Fast growing and extremely diverse Asian-Americans voting Republican could herald long term move
China Cyberattacks Hong Kong Protesters With Hacker Army
Sophisticated cyberwarfare military wing of dictatorship in China cyberattacks Hong Kong opponents
Police Start to Put Pressure on OccupyHK
Police have started to put pressure on the pro-democracy protest group OccupyHK who have been protesting since the National People’s Congress announced candidates wishing to participate in elections in 2017 will have to be pre-approved by Beijing
Burma National Reconciliation Talks Set Amid High Hopes
Leadership of large constituencies to meet in hopes of solidifying Burma national reconciliation
Investors Betting on Stability Despite Occupy Hong Kong Protest
Report finds that ease of doing business in unique city-state has top notch stability despite Occupy Hong Kong movement
Suu Kyi Says Burma Voting Methods Referendum Needed
First Past the Post and proportional representation face possible Burma voting methods referendum
Musician Kenny G Joins Protests in Hong Kong
As China and Hong Kong democracy movement compete in streets, negotiations, and in propaganda, government cries foul as American smooth jazz musician and sax player Kenny G joins protests
Burma Journalists Demand Freedom at Government Meeting
Information Minister joins President Thein Sein in meeting where Burma journalists demand freedom
Revealing Pakistani Reactions to Malala Nobel Peace Prize
Monumental change in giant Pakistan revealed as liberals, conservatives, politicians and even militants must react to national pride in Malala Nobel Peace Prize