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Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism

Russia is laying the groundwork for terrorism-related charges against Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the Telegram app, in the latest indication that the Kremlin plans to ban the go-to means of communication for millions of Russians.

Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep, New Study Shows

The downfall of around 100 senior officers in China over the last four years, documented in a newly released study, reveals the staggering extent of Xi Jinping’s campaign to shake up the People’s Liberation Army.

Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Burglars Stole Crown Jewels

Laurence des Cars, the first female president of the Louvre Museum, resigned on Tuesday, less than five months after an audacious theft raised thorny questions about security at one of the world’s most famous museums.

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