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China’s government can’t take a joke, so comedians living abroad censor themselves-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: Comedian Xi Diao says he knows he should avoid talking politics on stage, but sharing a ...
Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’
The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the ...
Venezuela’s government and opposition agree on appeal process for candidates banned from running
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela’s government and a faction of the opposition have agreed on a process through which aspiring ...
UK government intervenes in potential takeover of Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed fund
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government said Thursday it has asked media and market competition officials to investigate whether a potential ...
Indian government employee accused of directing assassination plot on US soil
An Indian national has been charged with allegedly orchestrating a thwarted murder-for-hire plot that sought to execute a U.S. citizen ...
Russian government floats idea for mandatory ‘loyalty agreement’ for foreigners in Russia
The Russian government is floating the idea of demanding a “loyalty agreement” from foreigners.A proposed law would restrict non-Russian residents ...
Poland’s president swears in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president on Monday swore in a government that is expected to last no longer than ...
Israeli government says it offered Hamas ‘option’ to extend truce-
By AFP TEL AVIV: The Israeli government said Monday it had put Hamas “on notice” that an “option for an ...