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Cape Town - The disenfranchisement of the black majority in South Africa did not begin with the rule of the Afrikaner-dominated Nationalist Party in 1948, but after a history of British colonization much like the U.S.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino will be helping Myanmar in its efforts to open its society to democratic reforms after many years of isolation brought about by the long years of military rule.

Johannesburg - South Africa has announced the death, at the age of 95, of former President Nelson Mandela, who led the country in the struggle against white-minority rule.

The U.S. has announced that it has suspended it's deliveries of four F-16 fighter jets to the Egyptian military, due to the current crisis in Egypt.

Myanmar President Thein Sein promised to release all political prisoners in his country by the end of the year during his official visit to the UK on Monday.

Gender bias at home and office stalks India’s tribal women village leaders. However, fear of revenge forces them to maintain a stoic silence.

Istanbul - Protests that began earlier this week in Istanbul because of a park threatened by bulldozers have spread throughout Turkey as Turks call for the saving of democracy and not just trees.

The CIA and the United States Government have had considerable success in toppling democracies around the world but they may have met their match in Presidente Nicolas Maduro, the legitimately elected leader of Venezuela.

Nicolás Maduro won the narrow elections with 50.7 percent of votes against 49.1 percent for the opposition leader, Henrique Capriles. However, Capriles announced he will not recognize his loss until votes are counted again.

Venezuelans all over the world are voting today to elect the new president of the country. The elections are being held from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. Venezuelan time. Here you can find information about the two leading candidates.