London, this is bbc world news. Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london and 9am in beijing where censors have been deleting online criticism of the announcement that president xi jinping could stay in power for decades to come. The proposal would remove a clause in chinas constitution that limits the head of state to just two terms in office. Some people online have accused the communist party of creating a dictator and becoming like north korea. John sudworth reports from beijing. Chanting. Its no secret that xi jinping has been tightening his grip on power. This is just the most recent display of tu bthumping military loyalty. But now, a defining moment has been reached. State media reports of closed door Party Meetings confirmed that the two term limit is to be scrapped. Theres nothing to fear, his supporters argue. Mr xi, the benevolent fatherfigure, is staying on for the good of the nation. China has become such a developed country, the middle class is increasing in size, as well as i
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Thats what some parents are saying about the birds and the bees. A lesson in a new Health Textbook for high school freshmen. Live from the Fremont Unified School District Office, with why some parents are upset at the content. Reporter they say that the book mentions vibrators and bondage and is inappropriate for 13 and 14yearolds, which is why more than 100 parents have come here to the district offers to check out the book for themselves. This book is creating a lot of controversy in the Fremont Unified School district. In less than three weeks, 2,400 ninth graders will be using the textbook in their health classes. Already more than 1,200 people have signed a petition to pull the book. The petition claims your health today exposes you to sexual games, even sexual bondage with handcuffs, and it is extremely inappropriate for 13 and 14yearolds. Can i see the health book . Let me get it for you. Becky has a son about to enter ninth grade. She came into the District Office to check the