Gen. Francisco Franco’s tomb painted dove in red, an attack that comes as debate rages in Spain over the exhumation of the country’s 20th-century dictator.
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Germany’s Iron Lady Begins Descent After Electoral Setback
For the second time in a month, voters in a regional election in Germany have rebuffed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s governing coalition.
Russian Investigative Journalists Take On Intimidation, Threats
Several attacks and at least one killing has compelled some journalists and free speech advocates to take a stand against intimidation tactics in Russia.
Georgian Runoff Vote to Decide Nation’s Presidency
Georgia’s presidency to be decided by runoff vote after French-born former Foreign Minister Salome Zurabishvili won the first round by a razor-thin margin.
Opposition to Burying Dictator Franco in Madrid Cathedral Boils
Hundreds outside main Catholic church in Madrid Thursday protested against the possibility that Spanish dictator Francisco Franco may be laid to rest there.
Russian Expands Crackdown on ‘Undesirable’ Foreign NGOs
Russian lawmakers have draft a new legislation that will enable the federal government to ban foreign NGOs accused of meddling in Russian elections.
Hungarian Migrant Champion Wins Human Rights Award
Márta Pardavi is being presented the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award for her work as an ardent defender of the rights of refugees in Hungary.
Jailed Twice in Two Months, Russian Dissident Navalny Free Again
Authorities have turned up the heat on Vladimir Putin’s main opposition since the Russian president’s approval ratings took a beating over pension reforms.
A Review of the Controversial New WWII book: The Phoney Victory
The Phoney Victory raises some interesting propositions regarding the participation of the United Kingdom in World War Two. However, it fails to consider the alternative geopolitical outcome.
Emerging Political Finance Technology is a Quiet Revolution
While cryptocurrency can be a major driver to increase transparency and accountability in political finance, it can also pose a new regulatory challenge.