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Labour Markets: A new perspective on changeCliff Oswick is a professor in Organisation Theory at Cass Business School and Cass Dubai Centre. In 2011, the Arab Spring swept across parts of the Mena region. Many western nations were quick to support the social activ More… |
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China Communists mull democratic reformsChina's outgoing leader and his likely successor are pushing the ruling Communist Party to adopt a more democratic process this month for choosing a new leadership, sources said, in an attempt to boost its flagging legitimacy in the eyes of More… |
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Islamic world, West face deepening divideFor those who believe in a clash of civilizations between the Islamic world and Western democracy, the last few weeks must seem like final confirmation of their theory. Even those who reject the More… |
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Bahrain 'proud of its democracy'Bahrain is proud of its democracy and the kingdom has emerged stronger after passing through a risky and dangerous phase, said Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa after meeting top officials in London. Bahrain is recover More… |
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Suu Kyi makes historic debut in parliamentPro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi took her place in Myanmar's parliament on Wednesday, ushering in a historic new political era after nearly a quarter-century fight against military dictatorship. The 66-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laure More… |
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New law to be used against terror says SaudiSaudi Arabia's ambassador to Britain has denied charges by Amnesty International that a planned anti-terrorism law will be used to stifle dissent and prevent pro-democracy protests. 'Amnesty International's reference that this More… |
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Bahrain welcomes Obama speech principlesBahrain's Cabinet last night welcomed the principles contained in the speech by USPresident Barack Obama that included visions and ideals in line with the democratic strategy adopted by Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad. More… |
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UAE sacks teachers for violation of lawThe United Arab Emirates has sacked the board of the country's Teachers Association, replacing it with state appointees, after it signed a public appeal calling for more democracy in the country. The decree dissolving the Teachers More… |
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Press pillar of democracy says Bahrain KingA free, fair and independent Press is the main pillar of democratic evolution, a fundamental human right and an active partner in safeguarding the nation's security and stability, His Majesty King Hamad of Bahrain said last night. Freedom More… |
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12 killed in pro-democracy protests in SyriaSyrian forces killed at least 12 people on Saturday when they fired on mourners calling for the end of President Bashar Al-Assad's rule at mass funerals of pro-democracy protesters shot a day earlier. Friday was by far the bloodiest day in More… |
