Tunis, (Tunisia), Sep 15: Tunisia's governing moderate Islamist party condemned an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the neighboring American school, saying such violence threatens the country's progress toward democracy after decades of
New Delhi, Sep 9: Parliamentary debate is the only option in a democracy but this can happen only if the house is allowed to function, political leaders across the spectrum - barring one - say
New Delhi, Sep 8: Seeking to blame the government for the partially washed out monsoon session, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday blamed corruption for the lost session, and asserted that stalling parliament was also
New Delhi, Aug 30: Retorting to union Communications Minister Kapil Sibal's comment that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was "destroying democracy", the BJP asserted Wednesday that the party has protected democracy in the country."The thinking
London, Jun 19: It was a homecoming of sorts for Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi as she arrived here on a tightly-packed four-day visit that began with a seminar on the idea of
New Delhi, May 13: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the country should reject those who mock the institutions of democracy though many people often feel frustrated by the disruption of Parliament.“We are not a
Kathmandu, Apr 6: Indian Army has great faith in democracy, Army chief Gen V K Singh was yesterday quoted as saying.Ramrijhan Yadav, Press Advisor to Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai told reporters that Gen Singh
Yangon, Apr 2: Myanmar's opposition claimed a historic victory on Sunday for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her first bid for a seat in parliament, sparking scenes of jubilation among supporters.Thousands of people
Islamabad, Feb 5: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today pointed to the “stark difference” in the continuity of the democratic systems of India and Pakistan and said conspiracies were being hatched against his government to
Ralegan Sidhi, Maharashtra, Jan 14: Gandhian Anna Hazare today condemned the act of throwing ink at Swami Ramdev and described it as an act of "blackening the face of Indian democracy". In a statement issued
New Delhi, Jan 13: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai, who has won many foes after a number of scams were unearthed by his watchdog, on Friday said the democracy was at the "crossroads"
Islamabad, Dec 27: Bhutto family scion and ruling PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari today forcefully pitched for a “democratic Pakistan” and independent judiciary while batting for a “strong” but apolitical military as talks of government
Naypyidaw, Dec 23: Myanmar's democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi registered her opposition party and visited the national parliament for the first time today, as she prepares to enter the mainstream political arena.The visit in
Baghdad, Nov 26: After more than eight years in Iraq, the departing American military's legacy includes a fledgling democracy, bitter memories of war, and for the nation's youth, rap music, tattoos and slang.In other words,
Tripoli, Libya, Nov 25: Libya's transitional leaders swore on a Quran to uphold the ideals of the revolution that toppled Moammar Gadhafi as they took their oaths of office Thursday, another key step in the
Kumta (Kar), Nov 1: Accusing the Gandhi family of practising dynastic politics, BJP leader L K Advani today said democracy and dynastic succession cannot co-exist. “Just as good governance and corruption cannot co-exist, similarly, democracy
New Delhi, Oct 16: Describing Anna Hazare's campaign as 'brahmanvaad', activist Swami Agnivesh today hit out at the Gandhian saying there was "no democracy" in his agitation and dissenting voices were thrown out of the
New Delhi, Aug 28: BJP today hailed Anna Hazare's agitation as one which had awakened even the non-political class and insisted that such movements also have a place in democracy as they serve to change
New Delhi, Aug 19: Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today said that nothing should be done to “weaken” the institutions and “undermine democracy” as it would hurt India's present and long-term interest.Asked whether Anna
New Delhi, Aug 17: With Anna Hazare's arrest creating a storm, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Parliament that the civil activist was trying to “impose” his version of Lokpal Bill and his “totally misconceived” path
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