Top Chinese officials forced to undergo self-criticism state media said Thursday in further sign of President Xi Jinping’s efforts to enforce party loyalty.
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Madagascar Presidential Candidate’s Team Cries Foul in Election
Madagascar presidential candidate’s team said they had filed a formal complaint Thursday after the electoral commission declared Andry Rajoelina the winner.
Scandal Involving Brazil President-Elect’s Son Clouds Inauguration
Scandal involving Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s son has soured his inauguration next week and tarnished the reputation of a far-right maverick.
Why Albania Should Drop New Online Media Laws
Four media organizations ask Albanian government to drop two draft laws on state regulation and compulsory registration of online media to fight fake news.
Saudi King Orders Cabinet Shakeup After Khashoggi’s Killing
King Salman issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts, including naming a new foreign minister, following the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Thai Anti-Graft Agency Drops Probe into ‘Rolex General’
A graft probe into the luxury watch collection of Thailand’s junta number two was dropped sparking the public and political opponents of the military.
How Will Russia Change Constitution to Remove Putin Term Limits?
The speaker of Russia’s parliament raised the possibility of changing the constitution to allow Putin to remain in power beyond the end of his current term.
Estonia is Leading the Revolution in Digitizing Government
Estonia engaged in making the country’s government administration completely digital to reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency and boost economic growth.
Taiwanese Don Yellow Vests to Protest Taxes
Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes.
Free Chinese Rights Lawyer Wang Quanzhang Now!
There has not been any resemblance of justice in today’s show trial of human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang for “subversion of state power” in China.