Protests have continued as political volatility harms ruling party and helps fractured opposition in Turkey Roundup
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Bahrain Democracy Protesters Battle Police
Many injured as police clash with peaceful Arab Spring Bahrain democracy protesters
Dictatorship in Major Iran Political Reshuffle
Many questions arise out of latest major Iran political reshuffle at highest level of dictatorship
The Red Line: Obama and Syria
Obama and Syria: Obama’s decision to send small arms and ammunition to Syria as part of an increased commitment to the rebellion has come under scrutiny
Major Arab Spring Protests Planned in Bahrain
Majority opposition with political power to press forward with Arab Spring protest planned in Bahrain
Saudi Dictatorship Jails Anti-Government Dissidents
Two more Shiite activists protesting repression in Saudi Dictatorship Jails
Egypt Arab Spring Needs Democracy Revolution
Progress for democracy in Egypt Arab Spring in doubt yet hope continues for peaceful transition
Occupy Turkey Fights Government Control of Information
Occupy Turkey fight roundup shows country suffocating protest movement in government crackdown
The iPhone and Occupy Turkey
With the lessons of the country’s recent past, the government must embrace the growing diversity of opinion and culture that advancing technology inevitably brings and will continue to bring.
Egypt Round-up: Revolution in the Air
Egypt Round-up: Massive protests in major cities mark dynamic period in Egypt’s history