Fwd: Tunisian Election Paves the Way for a Brave New Future of Plural Democracy

Your daily fix of our most compelling stories curated by @asteris View this email in your browser       Thursday, 6 November 2014 Tunisian Election Paves Way for Brave New Future of Plural Democracy 3.2 million Tunisians headed to the polls to choose a new parliament under the new constitution. All 4 major parties accepted the results—proof that Tunisia is a maturing democracy. Mayor and Wife Suspected in Missing Students Case Arrested in Mexico City The couple has been identified by the government and the media as the alleged masterminds behind the ambush by police and criminal gangs which killed 6, injured 20 and left 43 students missing. Russian Internet Economy Is Slowing Down, Hampered by Crisis and Hostile Laws Recent trends in Russian Internet business suggest that it's slowing down under the weight of the country's economic crisis and draconian legislation. Uzbekistan's Controversial Cotton Harvest 'Feeds the Regime, not Citizens' Another violent and exploitative cotton season wraps up in Uzbekistan. The harvest's front line, from teachers and schoolchildren to doctors and nurses, will be the last to see the profits. Thanks for signing up to receive the Global Voices newsletter. You can opt-out at any time by clicking unsubscribe and you can update your subscription preferences here.  Stichting Global Voices Kingsfordweg 151, Amsterdam, GR 1043, Netherlands Attribution Policy

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