India Common Man Party of Arvind Kejriwal threatens India’s established parties
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Fallen North Korea Official Fed to Dogs Alive
Dangerous dictatorship saw fallen top North Korea official fed to dogs in wave of violent politics
Newspaper Launches Public Chinese Free Speech Campaign
Censorship of Chinese free speech campaign launched by newspaper brings public outcry of support
Thein Sein Hints Suu Kyi Eligibile for Burma President
In allowing Suu Kyi to run for President, Thein Sein can solidify the move to democracy. Therefore when Thein Sein hints Suu Kyi eligibile many notice
Cambodians Press for Democracy Amid Police Attacks
Across the country increasing pressure on Cambodian dictatorship and kept up as Cambodians press for democracy
Thousands March for Democracy in Hong Kong
Massive Chinese march for democracy in Hong Kong to demand vote for globalized megacity
Momentous India Corruption Law Signed Into Law
Major public pressure force through major legislation as India corruption law signed in Parliament
Nation Praised for Releasing Burma Political Prisoners
Major reform away from dictatorship in Myanmar as last releasing Burma political prisoners is done
Arvind Kerjiwal First Delhi Changes Closely Watched
After taking politics by storm with independent campaign, Arvind Kerjiwal first Delhi changes eyed
No More Burma Political Prisoners Left in Jail
Government claims all Burma political prisoners left in jail for political reasons have been freed