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World News World News Issues People & Places World News in Photos From Bridget Johnson, your Guide to World News Saturday's rallies in Russia against the recent, dubious Duma elections were nothing short of remarkable. Even though Russian officials tried to stem the public dissent by ordering kids to school on Saturday (which should win one enemies in every youth element except for the Nashi), even with a long history of stifling government opponents, between 25,000 and 40,000 demonstrated in Moscow and at least 10,000 showed up in St. Petersburg to demand democracy. ...Read more Behind the News in Russia It's been 20 years since the revolution and the fall of the Soviet Union, and the birth of a new Russian Federation. The transition to democracy has seen some steps forward and leaps backward, as issues of freedom and human rights raise eyebrows. Learn more about the players and issues making headlines in Russia. ... Read more See More About:  russia  vladimir putin  dmitry medvedev Political Parties in Russia In its post-Soviet Union days, Russia has drawn criticism for a tightly controlled political process in which there's little room for opposition parties. In addition to many smaller parties than the main ones listed here, dozens more are rejected for official registration, including the People's Freedom Party attempt in 2011 by former deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov. Vague reasons are often given for denials, raising accusations of political motivations behind the decision; the reason given for denying registration to Nemtsov's party was "the inconsistency in the party's charter and other documents filed for the official registration." Here is how the political landscape looks in Russia. ... Read more See More About:  russia  vladimir putin  dmitry medvedev Results of the Arab Spring One man's self-immolation in protest of how he was being treated by his government led to a wave of rebellion across North Africa and the Middle East. Here's how the Arab Spring has played out. ... Read more See More About:  arab spring  libya  egypt The Life and Death of Gadhafi Moammar Gadhafi had been the dictator of Libya since 1969 and the third-longest serving world ruler when he went on the run in the midst of a bloody, determined rebel uprising in 2011. He was known as being one of the most eccentric world rulers, from his days of sponsoring terrorism to recent years when he tried to make nice with the world and be seen as a wise problem-solver. ...Read more See More About:  libya  gadhafi  tripoli World News Ads Russian History of Russia All About Russia Putin Work in Russia Featured Articles INTERPOL Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia Obama Remarks at End of Iraq War UN Human Rights Council Iran's power structure Is it Burma or Myanmar?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Bridget Johnson World News Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World News newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Understanding Iran Top Murder Rates in the World Results of the Arab Spring China and Currency Manipulation Freedom Fighters Advertisement