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In Singapore, protesting without permission from police is illegal, but that didn’t stop three women from organizing a watermelon umbrella march in solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Andrew Chang explains the charges against the organizers by breaking down Singapore’s strict rules on public assembly — and why these three women were ultimately acquitted. Images from Ng Yi-Sheng/Facebook, sgacadboycott/Instagram, MustShareNews, Getty ...

The People’s Action Party is seen as a beacon of stability and prosperity, but tight government control and the rising cost of living in one of the world’s most expensive cities also has led to growing unhappiness, especially among younger voters. CBC | World News