Recent Death Sentence Given To Gen. Musharraf Has Exposed The Crisis In Democracy In Pakistan. #Gravitas #Pakistan #Democracy #Musharraf

Gravitas: Pakistan: Army Versus Judiciary

Sri Lanka crackdown: Parliament speaker lashes out at the Rajapaksas while former ministers seek anticipatory bail. #SriLanka #SriLankaCrackdown #Rajyapaksa

Gravitas: Authoritarianism vs Democracy in Sri Lanka

The United States Committee on Foreign Affairs raised concerns over the Citizenship Amendment Bill which was recently in Lok Sabha. The Bill intends to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill may undermine basic tenets of democracy: United States

China suspended US warship visits and sanctioned American NGOs on Monday in retaliation for the passage of a bill backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The financial hub has been rocked by nearly six months of increasingly violent unrest demanding greater autonomy, which Beijing has frequently blamed on foreign influence.

China slaps sanctions on United States for passing Hong Kong rights bill

Clear Message From The People Of Hong Kong.

Gravitas: Hong Kong Local Body Polls: Big Victory For Pro-democracy Candidates

In Hong Kong Election, Democracy backers win 390 of 452 seats. Watch video to know more.

Hong Kong Election: Democracy backers win 390 of 452 seats

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Hong Kong's streets Friday, defying a warning by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a campaign of mass disruption extended into a fifth straight day.

Thousands in Hong Kong defy China's Xi with pro-democracy rallies

Pro-democracy protesters targeted Hong Kong's busiest nightlife district on Halloween - defying the recently imposed mask ban. Here is how Hong Kong and the rest of the world celebrated Halloween.

Gravitas: Hong Kong Halloween protesters defy mask ban

Using Russia-based servers and promoted by powerful groups linked to China's ruling Communist Party, a sophisticated anonymous website is targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, and there is almost no way to stop it.

China-backed website attacks Hong Kong democracy activists

The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory.

United States House passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act'

A leading face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was rushed to hospital covered in blood late Wednesday after being attacked by unidentified thugs with hammers, his protest group said.

Hong Kong protest leader left bloodied in street attack

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the RTI Act was a big milestone in the country's journey of democracy and has helped bridge the gap between the people and administration.

RTI Act a milestone in India's democratic journey: Amit Shah

Hong Kong fell eerily silent on Saturday, with the subway and most shopping malls closed in an unprecedented shutdown of one of the world's biggest commercial centres after the government invoked emergency measures to curb months of unrest.

Hong Kong goes quiet as subway, shops close after night of violence

Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the US Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses in the city, rejecting any suggestion that such a move would be inappropriate US involvement in another country's affairs.

China should not have it both ways: Hong Kong's Joshua Wong to US Congress

Former Indonesian president BJ Habibie, who came to power during the country`s turbulent transition to democracy after former strongman leader Suharto stepped down in 1998, has died, his son said on Wednesday.

Indonesia's Habibie, president during transition to democracy, dies

Hong Kong activists called off protests on Wednesday in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and denounced a Chinese state newspaper report that they were planning "massive terror" in the Chinese-ruled city.

Hong Kong protesters hit pause in memory of September 11

There is a tyrannical alliance between totalitarian Pakistan and authoritarian China, which is based on a shared rejection of democracy and who are both determined to extinguish liberty and subjugate the individual, either to sharia or the state.

A global battle for democracy is being fought in Jammu and Kashmir

When Dictators Override Elected Representatives.

WION Gravitas: Democracy & dictatorship in Pakistan

The decision to reappoint General Bajwa as the army chief of Pakistan shows that democracy is a sham in Pakistan.

WION EDIT: Is democracy a sham in Pakistan?

'Each of us writes': Hong Kong's discontent fuels creative art

A Ukrainian court has ordered the seizure of a Russian tanker stopped last week over its alleged involvement in a Ukrainian-Russian naval clash last year, the country's chief military prosecutor said Tuesday.

Ukraine seizes Russian tanker over naval clash: Prosecutor

''Democracy such as India must support Hong Kong,'' says Hong Kong activist. Pro-democracy activist says China hurting autonomy. Joshua Wong is 22-year old pre-democracy activist. Watch this video to listen-in what he talks with WION.

'China eroding Hong Kong autonomy,' Hong Kong activist speaks to WION

Events Of Civil Unrest Have Led To Change Globally. Hong Kong protests demonstrate the power of the people. Here's a list of instances where citizens have forced a government to backtrack its steps by mobilising in pursuit of their demands

Gravitas: The true power of democracy

30 Years Ago, Young Protesters In China Gathered In Tiananmen Square In Beijing. They Demanded Greater Freedom. The Chinese State Responded By Sending Troops And Tanks. Thousands Died. This Report Revisits What Happened On June The Fourth.

Gravitas: 30 Years Of Pro-Democracy Protests In China

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