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Belarus Opposition Politician Predicts Dictator’s Downfall
Dictatorship has made many enemies with Belarus opposition and is totally reliant on trade with EU
Ukraine Topless Women Protesters Going International
International success of Ukraine topless women protesters using creative dissent to get attention
Russian Pussy Riot Play Closed by Dictatorship
Putin’s dictatorship continues to repress independent voices including new Russian Pussy Riot play
British PM in Trouble as Elections, Polls Show Threats
David Cameron, British PM in trouble and under increasing pressure as party allies taken losses
Dictatorship Adds More Legal Trouble for Russia Dissident
Continued clampdown on political activists has led to legal trouble for Russia dissident Navalny
Pussy Riot May Get Early Release From Russia Jail
Protest punk bank Pussy Riot may get early release from the Russia gulag of Putin’s dictatorship
Italy Voters Decide on Stalemated Parliament
Politics set for instability with mixed and eccentric group elected to Parliament by Italy voters
Critical Italy Elections Watched Closely by Markets
Critical Italy elections will prove key over near term decisions on European unification, economy
Bulgaria Protests Against Electricity Costs Gather Pace
Bulgaria protest started targeting high electricity costs but turned towards Bulgarian government