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As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, it’s important to ask whether its cities have changed for the better when it comes to racial mixing.

Proponents of the bills say the expanded parliamentary powers are needed to curb corruption, but critics fear the laws could weaken self-ruled Taiwan's democracy against the influence of China -- which claims the island as part of its territory.

There have been highs and lows during the country’s long voting period. Now pessimism is setting in, says author Amit Chaudhuri

Federal police are concerned about organised criminals expanding to exploit Australians amid threats to democracy, the AFP commissioner told senate estimates.

Torn apart and rewired by Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction, the 2024 presidential campaign moved into uncharted territory Friday with all eyes on how the two main protagonists navigate the dangers. The conviction of the Republican frontrunner is a stunning development in an already unorthodox presidential election with profound implications…

Australia is the only Western democracy that does not have a national Human Rights Act, but this may be about to change.

Senator Rubio criticizes the trial outcome, warning of its divisive impact on American democracy and the rule of law.

A Manhattan jury on May 30, 2024 convicted former President Donald Trump on charges he falsified business records related to the cover-up of his relationship with a porn star.

Letters: Austen Lynch recalls the work of John Ball, and Jol Miskin thinks the best we can now hope for is social democracy

Violent attacks on political candidates in Mexico raise concerns about safety and democracy.

Trump's campaign issued a statement distancing the former president from a plan drawn up by former staffers