Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
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Poland country profile
Provides an overview of Poland, including key events and facts about this central European country.
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Netherlands country profile
Provides an overview of the Netherlands, including key dates and facts about this European country.
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China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
1970-01-01 08:00
Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
1970-01-01 08:00
No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case
The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macau facing increased restrictions under expanded security law
The government in the Chinese territory says the changes are in line with legislation in Hong Kong.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead
Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.
1970-01-01 08:00
BBC ordered to Delhi High Court over Modi documentary
The documentary focused on the prime minister's role in anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat in 2002.
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China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
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