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Russia Unveils Ukraine’s Europe Alliance Punishments
Russia unleashes economic assault as Ukraine’s Europe alliance punishment sure to keep escalating
Piracy Charges Against Greenpeace Dropped
Russian authorities have dropped piracy charges against 30 Greenpeace activist but have kept “hooliganism” charges amid widespread public outcry
Massive Anti-Dictatorship Protest in Moscow
Thousands in anti-dictatorship protest in Moscow criticize Putin holding pictures of jailed dissidents and human rights defenders arrested during regime
Georgia Vote Heralds Change With Europe Watchful
Aspiring to join Europe, isolated Georgia vote heralds change key to fast-changing nation
Czech Billionaire Becomes Independent Political Force
New political power after election surge as Czech billionaire becomes independent politician
Boxer Klitschko Running for Ukraine President
Ukraine’s turbulent politics sees upstart boxer Vitali Klitschko running for Ukraine President
Will Georgia Election Solidify Country’s Democracy?
Another successful vote will be great success as Georgia election solidify country’s democracy
FULL VIDEO: Crowdsourcing a UK Constitution
Efforts are already underway in popular plan for crowdsourcing a UK constitution from scratch
Opposition Alleges Massive Russian Military Fraud
Corruption and massive Russian military fraud crisis alleges opposition heavyweight Alexei Navalny