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Time of Relative Russian Internet Freedom Has Ended
Websites with more than 3000 viewers must register with government: Russian internet freedom
Why Rich Russian Children Go to School Abroad
Quality education bought in democratic world by politically connected super rich Russian children is benefit few inside country can match
Google Homeless Data Gathering App Awarded Funding in UK
Innovative project plans mobile app to collect information on use of homeless shelters and youth hostels in London seeking big data set for planners thanks to Google homeless data gathering
Antisemitism on Rise in Europe
The anti-Jewish protest began on Sunday in the French capital of Paris in which Palestinians clashed with riot police in support of Palestinians in the Gaza strip. In a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin on Tuesday, one sign said “Jew cowardly pig, come out and fight”.
Minorities Leading Mass Exodus From Russia
Millions have joined an exodus From Russia as dictatorship of Putin has increased in intensity
Protests Call for End of Kings and New Republic in Spain
Abolishing monarchy in favor of a republic in Spain is small but meaningful move to democracy
Spain’s Anti-Establishment Indignants Launch Political Party
New Indignants launch political party in Spain following rise of their economic crisis protests
Ukraine Boxing Champion Elected Mayor of Kiev
Becoming first ever boxing champion elected mayor of the capital city of Kiev will challenge political newcomer Vitali Klitschko with national spotlight amid Ukraine’s continuing crisis
Europe Tilts Right With Gains for Nationalists
Openly racist parties gain foothold in European Parliament as Europe tilts right following vote