China vows farmland protection to ease rural unrest
Chinese officials pledged to crack down on land seizures displacing farmers as Beijing seeks to spread wealth through a new countryside program. The plan includes strict land-use controls, higher rural spending, and tighter oversight to prevent local officials from profiting on land deals while easing rural unrest and poverty.
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National People’s Congress
Yin
Coun
New China News Agency
Wen Jiabau
China
Omer
Wen
Dali Yang
University of Chicaga
Zhu Zhigang
Kremlin watchdog lacks bark and bite
Moscow review says the Public Chamber, created to monitor government, shows little debate or dissent as 126 members were confirmed with unanimous votes for leadership. Critics warn it is government controlled, funded by taxpayers, and risks decorative status despite claims to foster dialogue and watchdog duties.
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Sergei Vorisov
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Tremlin
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Russia
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Siberia
Volgograd
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Moses
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Iraq teeters on brink of civil war amid Middle East tensions
In Baghdad a surge of sectarian violence alarms neighbors as fears mount of a Sunni Shiite split. Analysts warn civil war could redraw borders and invite regional intervention by Iran Saudi Arabia and Turkey while Iraq struggles to sustain democracy and prevent further upheaval. Leaders in Jordan and Dubai stress how violence harms regional economies and investment.
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Gulf Research Center
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Emirates University
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