When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief
The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants it told.
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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
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Read Your Way Through Hanoi
Hanoi, long a city of storytellers, has been devastated and reborn time and time again. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai guides readers through the literature that has played a part in that renewal.
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Judge Rejects Hong Kong’s Bid to Ban Pro-Democracy Song From Internet
The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.”