UN warns democracy losing ground to authoritarianism
UNDP report Deepening democracy in a fragmented world finds global democracy rising but stalled. Only 82 of nearly 200 countries are full democracies. 47 of 81 post 1990 democracies now are full democracies. Authoritarian drift, conflict, inequality, and security tradeoffs cited, with mentions of Myanmar, Pakistan, DR Congo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Somalia.
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U.N
United Nations Development Program
Democratic Republic of Congo
Sierra Leone
Myanmar
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Somalia
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Fukuda-Parr
Malaysia
Colombia
Kazakhstan
Dozens killed in Niger Delta faction clashes over oil wealth
Dozens of villagers were killed in three days of clashes in Nembe and surrounding areas as Tama Boys and Isoungufuro factions fight for influence ahead of August 10 local elections. Refugees flee to Bayelsa state after homes and businesses are razed. at least 20 dead previously in July.
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Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Bayelsa
Tama Boys
Isoungufuro
Nauru shifts alliances in China Taiwan diplomacy duel
Nauru severed ties with Taiwan and joined China, becoming a new diplomatic prize in Beijing's bid to win more allies. The move highlights the ongoing struggle between Beijing and Taipei to expandRecognition with small states, while Taiwan seeks to preserve its international presence. Greg Moore of the University of Denver comments on the humorous chase for tiny nations.
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Nauru
People’s Daily
Communist Party
Taiwan
Hong Kong
China
Taipei
Vatican
Greg Moore
University of Denver
Center
U.S
Village Drives Help Wanted Classifications Index
Classifieds index lists help wanted and business service categories from drivers to professional services. It enumerates sections such as mmm HELP WANTED 064 to 705 and real estate, farm equipment, and miscellaneous listings. It also includes notice headings for announcements, cards of thanks, memoriam, lost and found, and personals.
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Peoples Democratic Party
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Republic of Nauru
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Thesouthern.com
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P.O. Box
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Southern Illinoisan
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Thesouthern
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Center For Comprehense
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