Kyrgyzstan's president resigns after days of political upheaval

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday, leaving a power vacuum after days of unrest following a disputed election.

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Thailand bans protests as challenge to establishment escalates

Thailand's government banned protests and police arrested at least three protest leaders on Thursday in the face of escalating demonstrations targeting King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/thailand-protest-ban-1.5762970?cmp=rss

Indian cinemas reboot after months of blackout from virus

After seven months of total blackout, cinemas reopened Thursday in several parts of India with few older titles on the marquee and shows limited to half the capacity.

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Post Malone sweeps Billboard Awards

Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife.

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With COVID cases soaring, Russia shuns lockdown but doubles down on enforcement

Although COVID-19 cases are soaring, Russian authorities are rejecting new lockdowns. Instead, the plan appears to be to fight the virus with a mix of local restrictions and heavy-handed enforcement.

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