Human rights activist China dissident Liu Xiaobo’s release from prison is demanded by top national activists and major outpouring of international support
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Technology Billionaire in $2.3 Billion Indian Education Donation
Software tycoon Azim Premji has given massive $2.3 billion Indian education donation that is the biggest charitable donation in the country’s modern history
Indonesia Ruling Party Chairman Resigns From Corruption
Massive political corruption scandal rocks nation as Indonesia ruling party Chairman resigns
How the Chinese Dictatorship is Hacking American Institutions
Chinese Dictatorship is hacking continuos aggressive online campaign against rival democracies
Indonesia Anti-Graft Body Making Waves Against Corruption
Massive democracy saw public outrage against corrupt enabling strong Indonesia anti-graft body
Parliament Discuss India’s Controversial Economic Reforms
Parliament of largest democracy takes on India’s controversial economic reforms amid opposition
Nationwide Indian Worker’s Strike to Impact Daily Life
Economic reforms bring protesters to streets as nationwide Indian worker’s strike set to start
Blogger Praises Relative China Social Media Freedoms
Hugely popular blogger worries about creeping restrictions on freedom of information despite some China social media freedoms that have emerged recently
Armenia Election Draws Both Praise and Controversy
Sitting President wins Armenia election draw but serious concerns raised by opposition parties
Protesters Seek Government Help Against Pakistan Militants
Victims of violence refuse to bury dead until government help against Pakistan militants comes