Growing democracy finding economic headwinds but Indian coalition partner reprieve support changes
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Transformation: To Get First Burma Daily Newspapers
First Burma daily newspapers published locally to have revolutionary effect on public information
Fighting for the LGBT Community in the Philippines
Extreme stigma experienced by those who are openly gay drive many in the Philippines to maintain double life by engaging in covert behavior.
India’s Powerful Tamils Seek Sri Lanka Embargo
Democratic India and Sri Lanka dictatorship in constant tension with call for Sri Lanka embargo
Pakistan’s ex-Dictator Musharraf Returning Home
Warned of arrest if he returns, Pakistan’s ex-Dictator Musharraf returning home anyway he claims
Cuba Dissident in US on Democracy Push
Dictatorship reeling from Chavez’ death and Venezuela election risks as Cuba dissident in US
Elections Already Bringing New Pakistan Militant Violence
Government makes limited war against Taliban to ease pressure of new Pakistan militant violence
Malaysia Election Closely Watched for Fairness
Fast changing nation is in need of reform to build government as Malaysia election closely watched
Will Pakistan Elections Strengthen Democracy?
Fair elections would be the surest way to ensure Pakistan elections strengthen democracy culture
Indian Economic Reforms in Jeopardy as Party Balks
Ruling party alliance with Tamil state ended over Sri Lanka as Indian economic reforms in jeopardy