Momentous political power transition moves ahead as new lawmakers select new Pakistan President
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Cambodia Dictatorship Has Shut Out Opposition
Repressed opposition find that Cambodia dictatorship has shut out their chances of election win
VIDEO: Major Chinese Show Trial Hides Purge
Chinese show trial hides purge as ex-leader Bo Xilai important for dictatorship bent on stability
Cambodia Dictator Prepares His Son for Power
Repressed opposition battles Cambodia dictator’s plan to pass power to his chosen son
Cambodia Dictatorship in New Limits on Opposition
Opposition faces curbs in politics after Cambodia dictatorship in new limits on their role
Another Batch of Burma Political Prisoners Released
Nation moving forward with revolutionary effort as Burma political prisoners released in reforms
India Voters Worry About Rising Corruption
India voters worry that corruption is getting worse spurs voters to seek new breed of politicians
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Face State Discrimination
After losing civil war, Sri Lanka’s Tamil culture and political organizations has been regulated by government
China Wheelchair Corruption Protester Finds Support
A China wheelchair corruption protester sets off bomb on self and rallies people across China
Cambodia Dictatorship Bans Opposition From Vote
Returning leader learns Cambodia dictatorship bans opposition from running for President against dictatorship