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VIDEO: Slovenian Putin Parody is a Big Internet Hit
Slovenian comedian Klemen Slakonja made the viral Putin parody taking Europe by storm
The Viral Popularity of a Syrian Satirist
Syrian satirist and filmmaker Firas Alshater has become an internet sensation on his YouTube
Introducing Pro-Chinese Hip-Hop Propaganda
Cult of President Xi Jinping is getting a boost from an unusual brand of hip-hop propaganda
Angry Emoji Becomes Hong Kong Activist’s Icon
The new Facebook’s angry emoji is being used as a weapon for democracy in Hong Kong
Clint Eastwood and the Rest of Afghan Film History
How the country is viewed abroad and how the people view themselves is reflected in Afghan film
Celebrating Dictator Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday
At Robert Mugabe’s 92nd birthday bash, guests dine on luxury while nation suffers another famine
Why Conservative Politicians Prefer Using Nouns
The findings suggest that, compared with liberals, conservative politicians are more likely to use parts of speech that stress ‘clarity and predictability’.
How Much Would Buying Egyptian Dictator Sisi Cost?
After Egypt dictator Sisi offered to sell himself for nation, residents take chance to poke fun
Pussy Riot Denounce Trump and (Of Course) Putin
Russian protest punk band Pussy Riot denounce Trump as a dangerous clown like Putin