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State-run China Central Television reports that the National People's Congress passed a law aiming to counteract foreign sanctions against China's enterprises and individuals. The law's content has yet to be revealed.
2021-06-10

China's National People's Congress passes the "decision on improving the electoral system of Hong Kong", which will rewrite the election rules in Hong Kong to ensure a system of "patriots governing Hong Kong". This is seen by many Western countries as further eroding the freedoms of the Hong Kong people.
2021-03-11

Detroit Police Chief James Craig announces the department is looking for a possible serial killer in three unsolved murders of sex workers in the city dating back to March.
2019-06-5

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers his final annual address to the National People's Congress. The People's Republic of China sets its economic growth rate for 2013 at 7.5%.
2013-03-5

Chinese politician Bo Xilai is stripped of his membership of the National People's Congress.
2012-10-26

Sri Lankan police hunt for 20 local television actresses alleged to be part of a prostitution ring.
2011-07-26

A petition is delivered to the Chinese parliament by underground Christian churches asking for their religious freedom to be respected.
2011-05-12

2011 National People's Congress: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the annual Government Work Report to the National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, outlining the priorities for the Chinese government in the next five years.
2011-03-5

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi is summoned to a prostitution investigation to deal with allegations of "improperly assisting" 17-year-old nightclub dancer he had at one of his private parties.
2011-01-14

Franck Ribéry and other footballers from the French national football team are investigated by police in connection with an underage prostitution ring.
2010-04-19