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We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?
Opinion

We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?

Democracy is defined as a form of political governance based on the peaceful transfer of power and majority rule. This…
Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing
World

Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam renewed her appeals for peace in the Chinese-ruled city on Friday…
Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions
World

Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions

Hong Kong’s deeply unpopular leader Carrie Lam acknowledged Tuesday that public dissatisfaction with her government fuelled a landslide win by…
Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing
World

Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing

Hong Kong’s deeply unpopular leader vowed Monday to “listen humbly” to voters after the pro-democracy camp scored a crushing victory…
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
World

Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash

Hardline Hong Kong protesters held their ground on Thursday in a university besieged for days by police as the US…
Ennahda’s choice Jemli tapped to be Tunisia PM, faces big challenge
Middle East

Ennahda’s choice Jemli tapped to be Tunisia PM, faces big challenge

TUNIS (Reuters) – A former junior minister faces the challenge of creating a ruling coalition in economically troubled Tunisia after…
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
World

Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Hong Kong’s streets on Friday, defying a warning by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as…
Tunisians vote in parliamentary election
Middle East

Tunisians vote in parliamentary election

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisians began voting on Sunday for a parliament that must address chronic economic problems at a moment…
Televised debates a new step in Tunisia’s young democracy
Middle East

Televised debates a new step in Tunisia’s young democracy

TUNIS (Reuters) – Eight presidential candidates stood behind their podiums aiming to impress Tunisian voters on Saturday evening in the…
China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’
World

China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’

China warned Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters Tuesday that “those who play with fire will perish by it”, a day after…
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