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27 December 2017

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Stories from 27 December 2017

In Hopeful Step Toward Reconstruction, Iraq's Mosul Celebrates First Christmas Since Fall of ISIS

Written by Sali Mahdy ·

"Iraq would not be without its Christians, Yazidis, and other communities."

Don't Call “Xi the Bun” — Chinese Netizens Are Being Jailed for Chatroom Jokes

Written by Oiwan Lam ·
Advox

Three recent cases indicate that chatroom conversations in China are under surveillance and can be used as evidence in criminal prosecution.

Bleak Christmas in Oil-Rich Nigeria as Fuel Scarcity Disrupts Holiday Commute Home

Written by Eta Uso ·

Christmas frenzy ground to a halt in Nigeria as Nigerians were unable to power their vehicles and businesses.

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