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New Book Examines Golden Era of Spain’s Basques
Golden Era of Spain’s Basque people has lived on France border for millennium in Spanish Pyrenees
Berlusconi to Run, Monti Resigns in Italy Shock
Silvio Burlesconi was accused of vast mismanagement while Monti has been praised
Fighting Inside Russia Dictatorship Leads to Public Drama
Defense Minister purged signify behind the scenes fighting inside Russia dictatorship leadership
Rumors Swirl About Health of Russia’s Putin
Oil dictatorship would be lost without center man leading to questions on health of Russia’s Putin
Dictator Brand Wine? Not in Portugal
Portugal government blocks winemaker from branding wine “Dictator Brand Wine”
Russian Citizen Activism Awakening Inside Dictatorship
Democracy protests have continued in Russian citizen activism awakening despite immense crackdown
Dictatorship in Widespread Russian Charity Group Crackdown
Latest Russian charity group crackdown shows increased government interference in civil society
Ukraine May Get Visa-Free EU Entry Early
Giant country is torn between EU and ties with Russia but now Ukraine may get visa-free EU entry
New Book Examines Eastern Europe Under Soviets
Domination, colonization for sections of Eastern Europe under Soviets that felt total control