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China’s Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Calls for Reform
Chen Guangcheng is a blind lawyer and democracy activist who escaped China jail: Chen Guangcheng calls for reform gives activists in nation’s jails support
Google Releases Satellite Images of North Korea Gulag
Dictatorship caught exposed by Google Maps satellite data release with images of North Korea gulag: Google had for a long time did not offer satellite images of North Korea
Third World Security Should be the Preeminent Global Concern
Third world security is crucial. Will new concerns for security in third world have a positive or negative impact on development in third world countries?
Hong Kong Journalists Call for Freedom of the Press
City of Hong Kong fighting to protect rare political freedom from China dictatorship: Hong Kong journalists call for freedom keeps city from losing rights
Right-wing India Rising Star Looks Towards PM Spot
Democracy tested by some more conservative aspects of right-wing India rising star Modi: Despite vibrant India democracy, at some levels politics stagnant
Fallen Chinese Leader Bo Xilai’s Trial Date Set
Case will test new leadership’s resolve in clampdown as Bo Xilai’s trial date set: Major political turmoil at the highest levels match that at the lowest
Vietnam Subversion Trials Target Unknown Political Dissidents
Peaceful protesters and activists are routinely detained and tried by dictatorship as Vietnam subversion trials have been relaunched for 21st century
Singapore Ruling Party Election Suffers Another Setback
Wealthy island of Singapore ruling party election sees them lose more ground to resurgent democratic opposition
China Democracy Artist Ai Weiwei Releases New Film
Dissident democracy activist artist Ai Weiwei has new film about recent Chinese protest movement