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VIDEO: Protest in Beijing for Democracy Leader on Trial
China dictatorship ends protests in Beijing for democracy leader facing show trial
Activist Shows Defiant Silence in China Show Trial
Xu Zhiyong, on trial for public assembly, displays defiant silence in China court
India’s Reformer Kerjiwal Criticized by Local Media
For first time, political firestorm and reformer Kerjiwal criticized for governance style
China Leaders Smuggle Stolen Billions Out of Country
Offshore banking helps China leaders smuggle stolen billions to their families
Indian Student Parliament Opening Discussion in Gujarat
Gujarat teenagers are being exposed to democratic debate and encouraged to participate in government through an Indian student Parliament founded by students themselves
Dictatorship Relies on Violence for Cambodia Democracy Movement
Cambodia democracy movement is keeping to its word by using non-violence amidst crackdown
China President Corruption Revelations Lead to Crackdown
China President corruption report flies in face of public campaign for clean government
China Premier Wen Jiabao’s Multi-Billion Family Fortune
New details of Wen Jiabao’s multi-billion family fortune amassed while in power from corruption
Worrying Developments in Cambodia Crackdown
Cambodia crackdown on protest has ensnared activists fighting for workers rights