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Andreina Baduel wears a T-shirt that reads in Spanish "Justice and freedom" and holds a sign with pictures of people during a protest against political prisoners outside the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service, known as the Helicoide, in Caracas

ICC to open investigation over alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela

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Chief prosecutor Karim Khan announces the ICC will open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela. Also, the US has added NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the controversial Pegasus spyware, to its trade blacklist. And, the UK approves Molnupiravir, the first antiviral oral pill found to be effective in treating symptomatic COVID-19.

Pink exterior of a building

Beloved Beijing bookstore closes as part of urban renewal campaign 

Culture
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei stands near a microphone in a radio studio.

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei asks: Does America still have ‘the big heart?’

Arts, Culture & Media

When Will Lego Art Grow Up?

Arts, Culture & Media
Ai Weiwei’s project, titled “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" being installed in Jackson, Wyoming.

Last steps, first steps, a breakaway bride-to-be and Ai Weiwei’s zodiac heads: Weekend reads

Culture
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Ai Weiwei's Zodiac heads stand ten feet tall and weigh around 800 pounds. They are cast in bronze and are displayed outside at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming.

Ai Weiwei can’t travel, but his Zodiac Heads exhibit has found a home in Jackson, Wyoming

Arts

The Chinese government bans artist Ai Weiwei from traveling abroad — but that hasn’t stopped his art from reaching a global audience.

Artist Ai Weiwei stands in an exact replica of the cell where he was detained by the Chinese government for roughly three months in 2011.

Will Hollywood self-censor to get around Chinese restrictions? It’s already happening

Arts

As the market for movies and entertainment grows in China, both American and Chinese productions face difficult questions when it comes to Chinese government censorship. But figuring out if things are getting better or worse is harder than it appears.

Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing

After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.

Chinese Authorities Ban Ai Weiwei’s ‘Gangnam Style’ Video

Conflict & Justice

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has gone ‘Gangnam Style’, creating a parody of the viral video hit performed by South Korean rap sensation PSY. And it stumped Chinese censors… for a bit, until they decided to block Internet access to the video.

Ai Weiwei’s ‘WeiweiCam’ Goes Dark

Conflict & Justice

Two days ago, outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei launched weiweicam.com, a website where you could watch a live stream of the artist going about his daily activities at home. The authorities objected however, and the Weiwei cams are now off.

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