Nervous leadership has instituted new curbs on freedom of speech in Jordan dictatorship free press clampdown
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PM Returns to Face Occupy Turkey Protests
Major march from liberals under banner of democracy are face Occupy Turkey protests want to show
Iran Vote is Time for Turmoil and Repression
Iran Vote is Time: Major political upheaval is restrained by violence of Iran dictatorship
Controversy as Egypt Convicts Democracy Charities
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Democratic World Holding Turkey High Hopes Amid Turmoil
Occupy protests seen as a welcome sign for those with Turkey high hopes for political openness
Defiant Occupy Turkey Protesters Refusing to Backdown
Government offers limited concessions as defiant Occupy Turkey protesters continue to hold ground
Occupy Turkey Protests Continue Across Country
Tens of thousands take part as growing Occupy Turkey protests continue challenging PM Erdogan
Tens of Thousands at Turkish Spring Protests
Massive Turkish Spring protests march under Occupy Turkey banner in major cities across nation
Iran Moderates Face Repression and Arrests
Government approved candidates benefit from widespread crackdown as Iran moderates face repression
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