Protests against India economic reforms target government push of thorough but risky changes – India’s tired welfare system should be drastically reformed
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India Tested During Hindu Nationalist Gujarat Voting
Hindu Nationalist Gujarat voting will test strength of powerful politician known for deadly riot
Monks March for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights
As nation continues wide-ranging reforms, true challenges begin to show with protest for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights: Poverty, violent history make reforms necessary but very difficult
VIDEO: China Dissident Ai Weiwei ‘Caonima Style’
China democracy activist Ai Weiwei uses Gangnam style music video for democracy
Growing Challenges to Democracy in a Reforming Myanmar
Like many countries before it, Myanmar is experiencing growing pains of democratic rule. Can Myanmar become a democracy? It can. With right circumstances.
Afghan Women Struggle Despite Progressive Laws
Afghan theater remains desperate for women as war and fundamentalism bite
VIDEO: South Korea Presidential Debate Clashes
South Korea has had a lively and unpredictable election season with vote approaching
Tibetan Girl Dies After Self-Immolation Protesting China
Large crackdown by China dictatorship sparked massive gruesome protests by Tibetans – Tibetan girl dies after self-immolation against repression on Tibet
Corrupt China Official Kept Twin Girl Mistresses
China dictatorship continued to be rocked by corruption scandals bordering on bizarre
Dissident Detained for Marking China Human Rights Day
Dictatorship blocks Hu Jia from marking China Human Rights Day of the United Nations – China continues to treat democracy dissidents as enemies of state