Maldives political reforms cosmetic - opposition
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The chief political opponent of Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Friday accused Asia's longest serving ruler of continuing to stifle democracy despite his pledges of reform.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 3 -- Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to push for democratic reforms in Malaysia, including freer news media, fair elections and an independent judiciary, as he
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Reformists, most from within the ranks, seek to reduce the size and influence of the political party.
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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party says the lifting of the state of emergency is "superficial".
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Bangladesh's interim government said it was making a last-ditch attempt to meet opposition demands for electoral reform and ensure January polls can go ahead.
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BAGHDAD -- Shi'ite politicians demanded changes in Iraq's government yesterday, accusing a Sunni Arab party in the coalition of ties to terrorism after a bodyguard for its leader was arrested on suspicion of planning bomb attacks.
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Zimbabwe&#39;s opposition has branded as insufficient reforms adopted by parliament on Thursday, that will govern parliamentary elections scheduled for March.
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THE results of Sunday&#39;s Legislative Council (Legco) elections show clearly that voters want change, but are less clear about whether they want faster democratisation.
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President Vladimir Putin&#39;s plan to strengthen his grip on the country by nominating governors and eliminating individual races in State Duma elections appears to contradict only the spirit
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CAIRO. The Egyptian opposition on Thursday accused the ruling party of skirting around reforms and ignoring their key demand for constitutional amendments that would bring about a rotation of power.
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The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is calling on the Government to introduce electoral reform. The MDC says it will not take part in Zimbabwe&#39;s 2005 general election because the poll will not be free and fair.
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HONG KONG - Pro-democracy opposition figures gained more clout in Hong Kong&#39;s legislature with three new seats, but they fell short of expectations and resumed grumbling yesterday about a system they said was unfairly rigged.
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The case of a Muslim woman fined for wearing a veil has created a dispute involving politicians, civil rights groups and a fashion designer.
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that could improve relations between the country&#39;s military leader and one of its main parties. Asif Ali Zardari had been in jail since Bhutto&#39;s government was ousted in November 1996.
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President Susilo's promises of reform are bogged down amid controversy over appointments, human rights.
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Â·  UMP and allies expected to win 70% of 577 seats Â·  President set to unleash string of radical reforms
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Private donors are being urged to "adopt an island" under a UN scheme launched in the tsunami-hit Maldives.