Koichi Nakano, Sophia University, Tokyo - TOKYO — Last month, when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan dissolved Parliament and called a snap election for Oct. 22, he seemed to be making the decision from a position of strength. The opposition was in disarray, and his popularity ratings were picking up again, his hawkishness apparently vindicated by North Korea’s mounting … [Read more...] about The Death of Liberalism in Japan
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Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents
Protesters take to the streets, clashing with police after eight Shia activists are given life sentences. Last Modified: 22 Jun 2011 14:24 Bahrain's government says it has only tried a small number of those involved in recent mass protests [Reuters] Police and protesters have clashed in Bahrain after eight Shia Muslim activists accused of plotting a coup to overthrow … [Read more...] about Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents