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Historic Transfer of Power in Albania
Power in Albania takes major step to democracy with peaceful transition to once opposition party
Germany Ruling Party Cements Gains
Germany ruling party Chancellor Angela Merkel’s alliance vote cementing coalition economic plans
Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Protests Stolen Election
Dissident and anti-regime blogger Alexei Navalny protests stolen election launching court battle
Explanation of Germany’s Unique Election System
How proportional representation is managed in Germany’s unique election system for Parliament
Obama Meets With Russia Civil Society Dissidents
Large meeting of Russia civil society, activists and dissidents greet Obama during G20 conference
Fraud Gave Win to Putin Ally Says Russia’s Navalny
Candidate and dictator opponent Alexei Navalny claims fraud gave win to Putin ally during election in Moscow that was almost certainly rigged against him
What Crucial 2013 German Elections Says About Europe
Upcoming crucial 2013 German elections likely to show firm commitment to strong European Union
Thousands Protest Moscow Mayor Vote Fraud
Moscow mayor vote fraud means election was stolen from anti-regime dissident Alexei Navalny who is very popular in city
Is Silvio Berlusconi Booted From Government?
Silvio Berlusconi Booted!!! Italy politics have long been under shadow of Silvio Berlusconi who soon learns his political fate