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Teddy Bears For Democracy: Sweden Embarrasses Belarus Dictator

August 8, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Teddy Bears For Democracy: Belarus Dictator Furious as Teddy Bears Parachuted Into Country

Elections in Finland – A Stable Example for All

January 22, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Euro-loving Finnish Green Party on the Rise, First round of voting begins in elections in Finland

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