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With a dash of Putin and an echo of Mao, China’s Xi sets himself up to rule for life
With a dash of Putin and an echo of Mao, China’s Xi sets himself up to rule for lifeWashington Post President Xi Jinping’s Rise in China, as Covered by The TimesNew York Times China paves way for Xi Jinping to remain leader for yearsSyracuse.com Xi Jinping’s power grab reveals the real nature of China’s politicsThe […]
Russia orders five-hour daily truce in Syria’s eastern Ghouta
Russia orders five-hour daily truce in Syria’s eastern GhoutaReuters Syria conflict: Putin orders Eastern Ghouta ‘humanitarian pause’BBC News The Latest: Iran welcomes UN Syria cease-fireSFGate ‘Mass psychosis’ in Eastern Ghouta?Aljazeera.com Full coverage
Plan for China’s Xi to stay in power indefinitely sparks criticism
Plan for China’s Xi to stay in power indefinitely sparks criticismNBCNews.com Chinese investors are buying up stocks with ’emperor’ in the name after XI Jinping scraps term limitsBusiness Insider China paves way for Xi Jinping to remain leader for years9NEWS.com President Xi’s Strongman Rule Raises New Fears of Hostility and RepressionNew York Times China’s Lurch […]