authorities

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He returned to the capital last June to renew his U.S. visa, so he’d be ready if authorities ever lifted their ban on him leaving China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It allowed congregants to find community and take communion—with the added benefit that the decentralized services made it virtually impossible for authorities to shut down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Russian authorities insist prisoners are treated in accordance with law and international standards, and reject accusations of mistreatment.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The authorities escalated further, arresting Audias Flores, El Mencho's presumed successor, as well as his top accountant and other lieutenants.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The authorities came and said, “You must send a boy to school. Choose.”

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola