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New Parliament, New Beginnings

The 10th Parliament has been officially opened by His Majesty King Mswati III in Swaziland. The legislators have said they are ready to execute their duties. The question on the minds of analysts, concerned civil society groups...
by Mark Mngomezulu
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A Land without a Government: How America’s Budget Fight Could Affect You [Infographic]

As of October 1st, the Federal Government of the United States has officially begun a partial shutdown for the first time in 17 years. In an incredible act of political brinkmanship, a debate between the House of Representative...
by Conor Sullivan
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: Entitled or Enlightened?

Last week in Pakistan, the son of the country’s current president, Asif Ali Zardari, and the former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto – who was assassinated for her political beliefs – made his first political speech to hi...
by Urban Times
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Intrigue And Drama As Malawians Await Election Results

In a bizarre twist for a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, a governing party is accusing an opposition party of having rigged the election. Unofficial results in Malawi’s elections for president, members of parliament and wa...
by Nicky Armstrong
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Human Rights

Opposition representatives propose “freedom from fear” law In Serbia

Nineteen representatives of the Serbian National Assembly filed a proposal for a new law that would guarantee Serbian citizens freedom from fear. While freedom from fear is allegedly a right guaranteed by the Constitution of th...
by Danica Radisic
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Iran

Are the Iranian Elections Merely a Sham?

With only a few days remaining to the Iranian elections, many speculations are made concerning the possible outcomes. Although most Iranians experience suppression by the regime on a daily basis, and the elections are far from ...
by Daphne Mulder
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Pak Votes 2013

Pak Votes 2013: Women’s Vote – Women’s Voice

“There will never be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.” Susan B. Anthony – 50 Shades of Feminism None of the key issues Pakistani women face will ever find the right solutions...
by Pak Votes
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“Women are less competent than men as citizens”

[twitter style=”horizontal” source=”@intlpolitical” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button”] Democracy is an ongoing concept which has redefined itself at various times throughout hi...
by Lina Joseph
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