Conservative parties consider merging for united alliance against Joko Widodo an upstart Jakartan starting Presidential run in Muslim giant Indonesia
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Bangladesh Sets Elections as Opposition to Boycott
Amid major turmoil and convictions of opposition leaders, Bangladesh sets election dates
Indonesia VP Corruption Inquiry Ignites Controversy
Indonesia VP corruption probe in ruling party threatens to snare political heavyweights as Presidential elections loom
The Journey of Dr. Wang Bingzhang (Part 3)
On February 2003, Dr. Wang Bingzhang was given a one-day trial held behind closed doors, during which he was not allowed to speak, no evidence was presented, and no witnesses were called. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment
Thailand Controversy Over Abolishing Senate Completely
Major political powers in Thailand controversy continue to clash as new election law changes draw controversy
Jailed Dissident BingZhang’s Family Want Chinese Reform
Dr. Wang BingZhang’s family pen New York Times call for deeper China reform in fast-changing giant
Rising Politician Seeks Corruption Battle in India
Mango man has risen to popularity with call for campaign and corruption battle in India government
North Korea and the Personality Cult of Un
Personality cult of Un like his father has been fed by absolute indoctrination of North Koreans
Critically Important Nepal Vote High Turnout Response
Nepal vote high turnout in numbers enough to show that election is path out of civil conflict
China Dissident Liu Xiaobo Fights for Freedom
China dissident Liu Xiaobo is Nobel Prize winning author in jail for human rights activism