Middle East rises up for democracy
Feb 13, 2011
The world knows them as oil-rich nations, trade partners or tourist destinations. The reality is that some nations of West Asia and North Africa are wrestling with poverty, unemployment and corruptive or authoritarian governments. These nations are now re-writing their history. Photos: AP, Text inputs from IANS
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Defying terrorist threats, Pakistan voters showed their enthusiasm for democracy and lined up to cast their votes to choose their leaders. Photos: AP
