Burmese military dictatorship gets feebler, democratic movement stronger
Region: Myanmar
Democracy lovers of the world have expressed their pleasure at the release of Burmese democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday. Her release clearly signifies that the Burmese military dictatorship is getting far more... more
Views: 3253#IVoted Project Tracks Americans at the Polls on Election Day
Region: United States
As Americans go the polls on November 2, 2010 for the midterm elections, thousands will share their voting experience with the world. The I Voted initiative, a join project from Google, Foursquare, Twitter VoteReport, Rock... more
Views: 2140Booker Winner's India Bashing Pleases some, Puzzles Many
Region: IndiaControversy’s favourite child, former Booker prize winner Arundhati Roy has done it again: Slam India and provide the great Indian mainstream media what it loves most -- yet another controversial statement to fuss ov... more
Views: 1694Nepali Congress commences its 12th general convention
Region: NepalNepali Congress (NC) has commenced its 12th General Convention on Friday in Kathmandu. This General Convention is to choose a new team of party leadership following the demise of party President and former Prime Min... more
Views: 2962In Hong Kong, 'Goddess of Democracy' Denied Entry
Region: Hong Kong
Today is the 21st anniversary of the June 4 Massacre in Beijing Tiananmen and the Hong Kong public will continue their annual candle night vigil tonight. However, the preparation process hasn't been very smooth so far. ... more
Views: 3099Is Europe reverting to Religious Witch Hunting?
Region: Belgium
Hardly a day goes by without news about the restrictions that European countries have been introducing on Muslim proponents, much of which appears to touch upon a sign of visible expression of faith as is the case with ... more
Views: 1817Current Nepal government plans crimes against humanity
Region: NepalWhile former Maoist rebels—the half of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) signed on 21 November 2006—has been on nationwide general strike with a demand to form a government of national consensus with the det... more
Views: 2616Democracy in Pakistan can help resolution of Kashmir problem : Mufti Syed
Region: India
Jammu April 3: (Scoop News) – Indian Former Home Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed while welcoming the moves to restore full democracy in Pakistan expressed hope that&nb... more
Views: 1516Democracy threatened in Sri Lanka?
Region: Sri LankaWe are at a jucture where the democracy enjoyed by civilians are threatened by force and intimidation. As a country still run under emergency , even with no war, the ruling government has all power and authority &nbs... more
Views: 1040Vice Magazine's Liberia Documentary Comes Under Fire
Region: Liberia
By: Ruthie Ackerman Story originally published on Ceasefire Liberia We all know the routine: the journalist, who is viewed as the authority (traditionally white and male), goes into a community and comes back with a stor... more
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