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Russia Bans "Western Liberal Propaganda" Of Choosing Not To Have Children
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of choosing not to have children, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
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Russia Passes Law Banning "Child-Free Propaganda" Amid Demographic Decline
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
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Georgia Signs Controversial "Foreign Influence" Law Despite Protests
Georgia signed controversial "foreign influence" legislation into law on Monday, prompting its pro-European opposition to vow far-reaching political reforms if they win October's elections.
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Explained: TikTok Ownership Controversy And Calls For Its Ban In US
A group of US lawmakers has proposed a legislation to ban popular video-sharing app TikTok in the country.
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UK's Rwanda Plan "Not Compatible" With Rights Obligations: Lawmakers
The UK government's latest legislation to revive its controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda is "not compatible" with the country's rights obligations, a watchdog panel of British lawmakers warned Monday.
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Despite Objections, France Passes Controversial Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Tuesday passed an immigration bill backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron after he faced a major rebellion within his own party over the support of the toughened-up legislation by the far right.
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South Korea Set To End Centuries-Old Practice Of Dog Meat Consumption
South Korea is striving to prohibit the consumption of dog meat, aiming to resolve the controversy surrounding this age-old tradition.
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Karnataka Minister's "Muslim Speaker" Remark Sparks Row
Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has landed in controversy saying that the Congress made a Muslim -- UT Khader -- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly before whom the "best-of-the-best" BJP leaders salute and say Sahab Namaskar'.
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Georgia Drops 'Foreign Agent' Bill As Protest Intensifies Across Country
At least 30,000 protesters took to the streets of Georgia for a third day running Thursday despite the ruling party's promise to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Calls For "Democratic Success" In Georgia Amid Protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for "democratic success" in Georgia where thousands of protesters rallied against a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
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Rishi Sunak's Controversial UK Asylum Plan Explained In 10 Points
Britain is facing a domestic and international backlash after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today unveiled contentious legislation to overhaul the way it handles migrants crossing the channel on small boats.
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"Robbing Women": Japan's New Sperm Law Triggers Controversy
Satoko Nagamura and her girlfriend conceived their son with donated sperm, but new legislation in Japan could effectively outlaw the procedure for lesbian couples and single women.
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UN Rights Panel Calls To Repeal Hong Kong Security Law Imposed By China
Hong Kong's controversial national security law should be repealed, experts on the UN Human Rights Committee said on Wednesday, amid concerns the legislation is being used to crack down on free speech and dissent in the former British colony.
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Kerala Ex Minister Withdraws Controversial "Fate" Remark Against Woman MLA
Ruling CPI(M) legislator M M Mani on Wednesday said he was withdrawing his controversial remarks against UDF MLA K K Rema, which triggered a huge political controversy in the state last week.
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EU Parliament Votes in Favour of Regulation That Could Impact Unhosted Crypto Wallets
In another installment of the European Union’s discussions on the controversial Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), the European Parliament’s Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have passed a controversial draft that could exert a negative impact on the industr...
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Russia Bans "Western Liberal Propaganda" Of Choosing Not To Have Children
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of choosing not to have children, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
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Russia Passes Law Banning "Child-Free Propaganda" Amid Demographic Decline
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
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Georgia Signs Controversial "Foreign Influence" Law Despite Protests
Georgia signed controversial "foreign influence" legislation into law on Monday, prompting its pro-European opposition to vow far-reaching political reforms if they win October's elections.
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Explained: TikTok Ownership Controversy And Calls For Its Ban In US
A group of US lawmakers has proposed a legislation to ban popular video-sharing app TikTok in the country.
-
UK's Rwanda Plan "Not Compatible" With Rights Obligations: Lawmakers
The UK government's latest legislation to revive its controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda is "not compatible" with the country's rights obligations, a watchdog panel of British lawmakers warned Monday.
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Despite Objections, France Passes Controversial Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Tuesday passed an immigration bill backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron after he faced a major rebellion within his own party over the support of the toughened-up legislation by the far right.
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South Korea Set To End Centuries-Old Practice Of Dog Meat Consumption
South Korea is striving to prohibit the consumption of dog meat, aiming to resolve the controversy surrounding this age-old tradition.
-
Karnataka Minister's "Muslim Speaker" Remark Sparks Row
Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has landed in controversy saying that the Congress made a Muslim -- UT Khader -- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly before whom the "best-of-the-best" BJP leaders salute and say Sahab Namaskar'.
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Georgia Drops 'Foreign Agent' Bill As Protest Intensifies Across Country
At least 30,000 protesters took to the streets of Georgia for a third day running Thursday despite the ruling party's promise to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Calls For "Democratic Success" In Georgia Amid Protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for "democratic success" in Georgia where thousands of protesters rallied against a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
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Rishi Sunak's Controversial UK Asylum Plan Explained In 10 Points
Britain is facing a domestic and international backlash after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today unveiled contentious legislation to overhaul the way it handles migrants crossing the channel on small boats.
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"Robbing Women": Japan's New Sperm Law Triggers Controversy
Satoko Nagamura and her girlfriend conceived their son with donated sperm, but new legislation in Japan could effectively outlaw the procedure for lesbian couples and single women.
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UN Rights Panel Calls To Repeal Hong Kong Security Law Imposed By China
Hong Kong's controversial national security law should be repealed, experts on the UN Human Rights Committee said on Wednesday, amid concerns the legislation is being used to crack down on free speech and dissent in the former British colony.
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Kerala Ex Minister Withdraws Controversial "Fate" Remark Against Woman MLA
Ruling CPI(M) legislator M M Mani on Wednesday said he was withdrawing his controversial remarks against UDF MLA K K Rema, which triggered a huge political controversy in the state last week.
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EU Parliament Votes in Favour of Regulation That Could Impact Unhosted Crypto Wallets
In another installment of the European Union’s discussions on the controversial Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), the European Parliament’s Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have passed a controversial draft that could exert a negative impact on the industr...
