Receiving international support for claims of vote rigging by dictatorship, Cambodia opposition files official election protest
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Protest Calls for End to Philippines Corruption
Large protests call for final end to Philippines corruption plaguing nation’s political culture
New Chinese Social Media Penalties Issued Nationwide
Dictatorship moves forward in relentless crackdown on critics with Chinese social media penalties
Life and Work of Sri Lanka Human Rights Activist
Recent passing of famed Sri Lanka human rights activist Sunila Abeysekera brings reminder of her gallant work and of challenges ahead in post-war country
Fighting High Levels of China Corruption Impossible
High Levels of China: China’s talks much about corruption fighting but without democracy there is no hope
New Pakistan President Takes Office in Violent Nation
Nation undergoes change in leadership as new Pakistan President takes office in dangerous times
Afghanistan Election Coalitions Taking Shape
Elections next year will be crucial test of any security and stability gains as Afghanistan election coalitions form
Titanic Building Billionaire Wins Australia Election
An array of colorful new faces set to enter Australian politics following transformational election including one Titanic building Billionaire
India PM Singh Backs Gandhi Leadership
Upcoming political power Rahul Gandhi gets key Congress Party support from Prime Minster Singh
Cambodia Opposition Protests Stolen Election
Thousands join Cambodia opposition protests against stolen elections in unprecedented public display of unity