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Myanmar arrests blogger
Myanmar blogger, Nay Myo Latt has been arrested by the government after a critical posting about political freedoms (or lack thereof) in his country."Despite international condemnation and pressure following the... Indonesia urges Myanmar to do more on democracy
"Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said his country was frustrated that years of attempts to engage Myanmar diplomatically had born little fruit."We wish to see a more credible process in the implementation of their roadmap to democracy," Wirajuda was quoted by...Beijing allows Hong Kong to elect its leader by 2017
"HONG KONG: Hong Kong will be allowed to directly elect its leader in 2017 and all of its lawmakers by 2020 at the earliest, China said Saturday, an announcement that sparked protests by pro-democracy activists who sought an earlier date. "A timetable for obtaining universal...Indonesia says ASEAN charter rules benefit all
""The new charter will be of benefit to all members. It is a historic moment because the new charter will address ongoing challenges and opportunities," President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told Reuters on the...Burma Junta Drops Curfew
At first I thought that this was good news, but it's more likely that the ruling junta simply thinks that they've squashed the protest to the point where they don't need the military manpower to patrol the streets....UN envoy to visit Indonesia to discuss Myanmar crisis
"Gambari, who has already met with the prime ministers of Thailand and Malaysia, was expected to meet with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda and possibly President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his visit,...China Daily Messed Up Copy-and-Paste Job
"At 20:31 on August 8, 2007, the online edition of China Daily posted an article titled: "China invites the world to Olympics" on its website. The following sentence appeared: "Security was tight around Tiananmen Square, where troops crushed pro-democracy demonstrations...HK marks first decade with China
HK marks first decade with China Chinese President Hu Jintao inspects troops in Hong Kong Enlarge Image ...Zimbabwe Protestors Stripped, Jailed
Robert Mugabe has appeared to survive, once again, a number of prophecies predicting his certain demise. But protests in the country are spreading, with the churches now aligned against the government. The police are...The Pro-Democracy Wildfire in America's States
"The ruling class in Washington and New York are likely clinking glasses this weekend in a grand celebration. This week, with the announcement that both parties' major candidates are vacuuming up corporate cash like never before, they treated America to the beginning of the... Why Should Nepali Youth Matter? Because It's There
"Why Should Nepali Youth Matter? Because It's There
For a culturally nuanced understanding of ground realities in Nepal, the international community should mobilize the youth who comprise more than half the... Fiji's military clamps down on 'pro-democracy' supporters
Coup leader Commodore Voreqe 'Frank' Bainimarama told a radio station talk show Friday that the military would resist any attempts to destabilise its so-called government clean-up campaign."Wellington, Dec 26 - Fiji's military, ruling under a state of emergency after ousting...
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