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Italy’s Berlusconi in Deal Solidifying His Position in Elections
Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi in Deal to re-enter politics and upend power balance of Italy: Italy technocrat Monti in danger, Berlusconi strengthens lead
Italy’s Mario Monti to Run Against Resurgent Berlusconi
Italy technocrat Monti has been forced back into PM race as rival Berlusconi plans comeback
Forced Flight of Russia Environmental Activists to Estonia
Putin forces flight of Russia environmental activist community to neighboring democracy Estonia
Russia Dictatorship Bans American Citizens From Travel
Russia moves to prevent Americans from non-business travel inside Russia despite tourism
Italy Political Drama Brings New Danger to Economic Recovery
Italy’s Monti wants to prevent ex-PM Berlusconi returning to national political power: Italy political drama complicating the national economic crisis
Italy Technocrat Monti Hints at Staying in Election
Circus continues as Italy technocrat Monti to run against populist, resurgent Berlusconi: Italy economic crisis continues as political headwinds grip Euro
Russia Dictatorship Moves to Halt American Visas, NGO’s
Halt American Visa Says Russia – Russia dictatorship hardens relations with US as democratic world divided and distracted: Russia state continues to move towards Cold War anti-Americanism
Baltic Nation’s Democracy Transitions are Example for World
European Baltic Nation’s democracy made astonishing transition after Soviet rule: Baltic democracy is strong despite economic struggle, Russia meddling
Dictatorship Harrass Russian Opposition Activists
Dictatorship continues to harass Russian opposition amid clampdown on dissent and public criticism