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March 23, 2015

Singapore Founder Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91 
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The founder of modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, has died at the age of
91. Lee pioneered what came to be known as "soft authoritarianism,"
restricting free speech and political freedom while expanding economic
prosperity. Singapore will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August.

 

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