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20 May 2013

Russian Sociology Under Assault

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Science isn’t safe in Russia today. That, anyway, was Lev Gudkov’s message in a public statement today, announcing that prosecutors in Moscow contacted him five days ago, to issue an official warning that the Levada Center is operating in violation of a recently minted federal law requiring politically-active NGOs receiving funds from abroad to register with the government as foreign agents.

17 May 2013

Jorge Videla, Argentina's Ex-Military Leader, Dies in Jail

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At the age of 87, the last Argentinean dictator sentenced for crimes against humanity, Jorge Rafael VIdela, died in jail.

13 May 2013

Interview: Chadian Blogger and Journalist Expelled from Senegal to Guinea

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The Senegalese government expelled Chadian journalist and blogger Makaila Nguebla on May 8, 2013, sending him to Guinea. He explained his situation in an interview with Global Voices' Anna Guèye.

South Korean President's Spokesman Sacked Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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South Korean President's press spokesman, Yoon Chang-jung was fired on May 10, 2013 over allegations that he sexually assaulted an embassy intern during the president’s high-profile trip to the US.

12 May 2013

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Pakistanis Vote in Huge Numbers Despite Threats, Alleged Poll Rigging

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Amid threats of terrorism and reports of rigging, determined voters in Pakistan turned out in high numbers and braved chaotic polling stations and long lines on May 11, 2013 to have their say in the country's first ever democratic transition of power.

7 May 2013

Gas Tanker Explosion in Mexico Leaves at Least 19 Dead

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The alleged accidental explosion of a gas tanker caused the death of at least 19 people in the Greater Mexico City.

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Congolese-Italian Woman Joins Italy's Cabinet

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The nomination of Cecile Kyenge, an Italian professor of medicine originally from the DRC, to the position of Integration Minister in the new Italian government, was applauded by commentators on the African blogosphere.

6 May 2013

RuNet Speculates on Protest Rally Size, Again

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Every Russian opposition rally and march attracts wild online speculation about the numbers of the participants -- both by observers and the participants themselves.

Allegations of Election Fraud as Malaysia's Ruling Party Wins Again

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Malaysians from all walks of life are currently in a state of outrage following the outcome of the nation's 13th General Election, which has been marred with what appears to be widespread and massive electoral fraud and gerrymandering.

3 May 2013

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VIDEO: Turkish Police Crack Down on May Day Protesters

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Violent clashes between Turkish police and May Day protesters in Istanbul left 25 civilians and 22 police officers injured, including one man who reportedly lost an eye due to a teargas canister and another 17-year-old girl with head injuries who was left in a coma for a short time.

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