Stories from 13 August 2013
Eid Terror in Yemen Amidst US Drone Strikes
The US sent drones to kill unsuspecting Yemenis, referred to as "suspected militants" over Eid, the celebration the culminates the end of the holy month of fasting - Ramadhan.
China Gives Internet Celebrities a Guide for Self-Censorship
The guideline set boundaries not to be crossed when it comes to discussion of law, socialism, the state's interests, the rights of the people, and morality.
Mexican President Reveals Controversial Energy Reform Plans
The president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, has presented his proposal to reform the constitution regarding Mexican Petroleum and the oil industry.
Police Censor Film Screening in Brazilian Neighbourhood
Police officers ban the screening of a documentary that discusses the death of a child during a police operation in the same neighbourhood where the screening was to take place.
Russia's Soviet Assault on Navalny's Online Fundraising
Russia's Attorney General announced that it has partly corroborated a complaint against Alexey Navalny’s online fundraising methods, claiming they violate the country's campaign finance laws.
China: Revenge or Justice?
A recent sex scandal involving two top Shanghai judges was exposed by a businessman Ni Peiguo who believes one of the judges was unfair in a ruling of a corporate...
China: WeChat Spy
China Digital Times has collected another case on the spying of WeChat message, a smartphone messaging application and is now the world’s fifth most popular one. The latest case shows...
