Thousands march against new French Romani deportation against female student in continued controversy and hardship for neglected Romani people of Europe
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New Major Decision Favoring Ukraine Europe Unification
By releasing opposition politician, nation appeases key democracy criteria favoring Ukraine Europe unification bid soon
Felon Voting Rights Blocked in UK
Prime Minister David Cameron wins his questionable battle as felon voting rights blocked
Russia and Europe Tussle Over Ukraine and Moldova
Six articles look at upcoming EU decisions and Russia tussle over Ukraine and Moldova expansion
New Deck of Cards Shows Belarus Dictatorship Allies
Belarus dictatorship allies and supporters revealed in new set of playing cards and website that are using transparency to subvert secretive regime
Russia Journalists Call for Greenpeace Activist’s Release
Russia rebuffs journalists call for Greenpeace activist’s release held in jails somewhere unknown
After 23 Year Wait, Suu Kyi Claims Sakharov Prize
Burma’s leading democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi claims Sakharov Prize for her human rights dedication almost quarter century after it was first awarded to her
Russia Holding Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals
Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals was favorite tool of Russia’s Soviet Union
Russian Punk Band Member Ends Hunger Strike
Russian Punk Band Member: A member of the Russian punk band group Pussy Riot has ended her hunger strike in opposition to the conditions of the prison that she is being held in
Russia Dictatorship Target of Worldwide Greenpeace Protest
Russia detainment of activists sparks making dictatorship target of worldwide Greenpeace protest