China leaders’ hardline in Hong Kong giving Taiwan voters second thoughts on neighbor’s intentions
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High Hopes for Indonesia’s New President Widodo
Monday begins term of Indonesia’s new President Widodo, a mayor with massive popular following
Japan Fundraising Scandal Threatens Economic Reform Plan
Continuation of PM’s economic plan could be at risk with key ally in Japan fundraising scandal
Reoccupy Hong Kong District for Democracy
Occupy Central and allies reoccupy Hong Kong district in latest peaceful civil disobedience
Jail for Reporting on China State Owned Company Corruption
Another confirmation that reporting on government corruption in China state owned company will land journalists in jail
Hong Kong Police Brutality Surprises Democracy Protesters
Push for democratic elections reignited by shocking video of Hong Kong police brutality
Nobel Peace Prize For India Children’s Advocate Life’s Work
Along with Pakistan’s Malala, Nobel Peace Prize For India’s Kailash Satyarthi awarded which the longtime children’s activist immediately dedicated to children slaves across the world
Hong Kong to March Again Following Talks Breakdown
With China refusing serious discussion on democracy, Occupy Hong Kong to march again
Malala Yousafzai Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Education Work
After nearly being assassinated by a Taliban gunman, 17-year-old Pakistani women and youth education activist Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of achievements
Democracy Debate Consumes Hong Kong Political Conversation
Elections now dominate Hong Kong political conversation as China determined to hold power