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John Oliver vs world leaders: From Rodrigo Duterte to Xi Jinping, heads of state who got the Last Week Tonight treatment
Aishwaryakulkarni •John Oliver's latest story on Xi Jinping led to his ban in China. But this is not the first time a government or a foreign leader has reacted in this manner.
Watch: John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment on Xi Jinping that stirred China to ban him, HBO website
Fp Staff •Weibo blocked and deleted posts referring to John Oliver after he slammed China's human rights record and mocked President Xi Jinping on Last Week Tonight.
How Russell Crowe and koalas made Last Week Tonight host John Oliver 'quit' his show
Fp Staff •John Oliver said that he'd achieved all he'd wanted for the show by having an Australian animal hospital's special ward to treat a chlamydia outbreak among koalas named for him.
Cartoonist G Bala arrested for 'controversial' caricature of Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswamy, top officials on Facebook
Fp Staff •Cartoonist G Bala has been arrested for his caricature on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister EK Palaniswamy and the Tirunelveli police commissioner and collector
Critique in caricature: Is political cartooning a dying art, or is there hope for its future?
Ananyas •Amid a generation growing up on memes and gifs, have staff cuts and dwindling freelance budgets sentenced political cartoons to a decline?
Saturday Night Live, female icons, and impersonation in the time of Donald Trump
Sneha Khale •As women comedians on Saturday Night Live take on Donald Trump and his administration, they're providing the hilarious reality check that's the need of the hour
Watch: Donald Trump's 'America First' policy gets fitting response from this Dutch video
Fp Staff •The world was watching the inauguration of President Donald Trump. So was Netherlands. Here's what the satire show 'Zondag met Lubach' had said about his 'America First' and NATO rhetoric
Cartoons, like news, should be instant, says political satirist Neelabh
Fp Archives •Known for his political satires, Neelabh started his career as a sub-editor and a crime reporter at The Pioneer in Lucknow but later joined Target magazine as a cartoonist.
Keep an eye out for bulls**t: Jon Stewart departs The Daily Show, leaves his final advice
Harsh •On Thursday, Jon Stewart hosted his last episode of The Daily Show and what a perfect farewell it was.
Obama on parody show: Political humour and awareness in one shot
Fp Staff •In the short video, Zach Galifianakis' awkward demenour brings out Obama's humourous side audiences awestruck at the President's versatility.