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Afghan province orders officials not to photograph living things

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Authorities in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, ordered its officials on Sunday not to take pictures or videos of “living things”. In a letter addressed to civil and military officials, the provincial department of interior directed them “to refrain from taking pictures of living things in your formal and … Read more

New photos displayed in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s office during New Year’s address offer glimpses of key moments

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The annual New Year’s address by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday evening featured a few extra details for sharp-eyed viewers – a handful of new pictures appeared in the video, including an image taken during a forum for the Belt and Road Initiative, family portraits, as well as one of Xi taking an oath … Read more