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China, Russia support Iran as U.N. condemns lack of women's rights
China and Russia voted to keep Iran part of the U.N.'s premier governing body on women's empowerment and gender equality, despite the ongoing unrest in Iran.
Leaked document shows China eyeing three key dates for protest crackdown
Chinese officials are attempting to quell a strong public response that doesn't seem to be waning regarding the country's zero-COVID policies.
Wake Up! Iranian Protests Foreshadow Life for American Women
It is time for people in the United States to learn the dangers of theocracy. To see them writ plainly, look to women's current struggle for freedom in Iran.
Netflix's Trial in Password-Sharing Crackdown Facing Rocky Start: Report
Users in Peru have reported feeling confused about a new strategy to upcharge people for sharing their account password outside of their household.
Netflix Encouraged Subscribers to Share Passwords Years Before a Crackdown
In a 2017 Twitter thread that was promoting its original series "Love," Netflix wrote, "Love is sharing a password."
China Pledges to Continue 'One Country, Two Systems' Amid HK Crackdown
"We will continue to fully and faithfully the principles of 'one country, two systems' ... and maintain long-term prosperity and stability," Li Keqiang said.
Taliban Breaking Instruments, Ordering Customers From Karaoke Parlors
"The Taliban are not friends of Afghanistan, they are our enemies. Only enemies would want to destroy your history and your music," said pop star Aryana Sayeed.
COVID Is Spreading Faster in Hawaii Than Anywhere Else, Police Crack Down
Scientists say Hawaii now has the highest rate of spreading COVID-19 infections, which has prompted a law enforcement crackdown on residents violating social distancing orders.
Pompeo Says China Eviscerating Hong Kong's Autonomy After Students Arrested
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized China for arresting four students in Hong Kong last week on charges of "inciting secession," which marks Beijing's implementation of new security laws aimed at curbing pro-democracy protests.
Russian Jehovah's Witnesses Targeted in New Raids
At least 15 homes and meeting centers were hit in raids last week.
China Arrests Christians in 'Escalating' Crackdown
"We're seeing a relapse into a time of history that was marked by...these sort of arcane perspectives on religion and religious leaders," Reverend Johnnie Moore said.
Ex-Armenian President Jailed for 2008 Police Crackdown
Robert Kocharian was taken into custody again and faces charges of illegally using military forces to squash post-election protests in 2008.
'Crackdown' Is Free on Xbox One Marketplace
Now is the best time to get acquainted with the "Crackdown" series.
Government to Allow Death Penalty for Driving Deaths
Tens of thousands protested the country's road safety standards for more than a week.
H-1B Visa Applications Hit Cap In Just Five Days
"Americans deserve a high-skilled immigration system," FWD.us President Todd Schulte said.
How Do You Survive The World's Most Luxurious Prison?
He wasn't marking off days on a dungeon wall.
Google Reveals New Crackdown on Cryptocurrency
The advertising ban will start in June later this year, Google announced.
Iran Celebrates Valentine's Day With Gifts and Flowers
"Iranian youth want happiness, want excitement, want love, and want to express it."
Chinese Government Bans Hip-hop, Tattooed Actors
The Chinese government is tightening its grip on popular culture with a new ban on hip-hop culture and actors with tattoos
Egypt Could Make Atheism Illegal
The newly proposed rule would make it illegal for people not to believe in God, even if they don't talk about it.
Iran Protests: Who Are the Opposition and Who Will Rule
The spontaneous protests across Iran have taken traditional opposition by surprise.
Saudi Crown Prince: Supreme Leader of Iran a new Hitler
The prince, first in line to succeed his father 81-year-old Salman Bin Abdulaziz, compared the regional violence in the Middle East with Europe during the Second World War.
Saudi Arabia Princes Offered Asylum By Rebels They Bomb
Revolutionary Committee head Mohammad Ali al-Houthi welcomed Saudi princes and "any employee or person who feels targeted by the regime."
Rosenstein: Leak Crackdown Won't Target Journalists
"We don't prosecute journalists for doing their jobs."
Russia Bans VPNs in Internet Crackdown
Over the weekend, the Russian president signed two laws on anonymous internet use.
China Removes Celebrity Gossip Sites
China considers the "vulgar" websites a threat to public order.
Bahrain Minister's Anti-Monarchy Tweets Were by Hackers
The account retweeted an anti-monarchy Shi'ite militant group several days after Bahraini security cracked down on prominent Shi'ite campaigners.
Why India Is Blocking Funding from the Gates Foundation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crackdown on NGOs has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
Aung San Suu Kyi: No Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar
The U.N. has said security forces have acted with "devastating cruelty" towards the Muslim-minority Rohingya.
Michael Rubin: Erdogan Uses the Dutch as a Distraction
The Netherlands drama is inspired by Erdogan's perpetual quest for enemies.