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Voting Reform in England Defeated, to Impact Coming Elections
England House of Commons election reforms delayed as new elections approach
Cyprus Ballot Draws Lawsuit From Guinness Record Books
Guinness Book of World Records files suit against Cyprus Ballot for use of logo in elections. Cyprus divisive politics risk setting new embarrassing record
Bulgaria Votes in First Referendum Since Communist Era
Citizens in Bulgaria vote on nuclear plant referendum as country emerges from Soviet past: Bulgaria nuclear plant construction is a highly politicized issue
Should England Join? French Men Say No, But Women…?
When asked: Should England Join the EU, French men are against while French women are more divided. As major EU players, France have a lot to lose.
Azerbaijan Dictatorship Attacks Peaceful Demonstration Against Brutality
Dictatorship in Azerbaijan has become more extremist with police attacks on opposition demonstrations
Pro-Europe Candidate Wins Czech Presidency
Central European Czech voters choose Leftist pro-Europe candidate wins Czech Presidency
Public Outcry Force Russia to Reverse Hospital Plans
Dictatorship backs off as Russia to reverse hospital plans of closing famous children’s cancer center after outcry: Hospital could be only for officials
What’s Bigger? The Atlantic Ocean or the English Channel?
If English reject alliance with European Union, no other neighbors exist for the island
Russia Plunging Deeper into Dictatorship as Gays Targeted
Everyday Russia dictatorship making moves to destroy dissent, today gays are targets