Zelensky signs controversial law to increase governmental control of Ukrainian media

Overriding strong objections from press freedom organizations, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed controversial legislation granting the government increased regulatory power over Ukrainian journalism and media groups, the Hill r…

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Hungary’s Premier: ‘Dissolve EU Parliament’

As European legislators prepared for their long Christmas holidays, Hungary’s prime minister advised them not to return.

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Israel’s Netanyahu Preparing Controversial Government

Israel’s prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu prepared for a busy political weekend Friday after confirming that he would lead what critics say is the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history.

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Lapid calls on Israelis to protest against Netanyahu’s incoming far-right coalition government

Israel’s outgoing Prime Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid has called on Israelis to join this weekend’s organized rallies in protest against incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government, i24 News repo…

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US envoys meet Egypt officials after threatened snub over aid withdrawal

Egypt criticized a US decision to freeze $195 million in military aid on Wednesday, as a US delegation including presidential adviser Jared Kushner visited Cairo for meetings on the Middle East peace process.

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Thousands March Through Hong Kong Demanding Democracy

Thousands of people crowded the streets of Hong Kong organized by “Occupy Central with Love and Peace” to press the mainland China for full democratic elections. Estimates greatly vary from 100,000 to 800,000 assembled advocating free and open elections.

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