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Sweden adopts law that says non-consensual sex is rape Sweden has adopted a law requiring people to get explicit consent before sexual contact. Otherwise it will be considered as rape.
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Thai court extends detention of pro-democracy activists A court in Thailand has extended the detention of 15 pro-democracy activists arrested earlier this week for protesting against military rule.
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Landmark abortion vote in Ireland may change constitution An abortion debate that has inflamed passions in Ireland for decades will come down to a single question on Friday: yes or no?
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Australia to hold 5 by-elections due to citizenship crisis Australian will hold an unprecedented five by-elections on the same day in July due to a political crisis over a 117-year-old constitutional ban on dual citizens holding seats in Parliament.
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Ireland votes on its abortion ban, a once in a generation decision Read full story for latest details.
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Israel defense chief plans 2,500 new West Bank settler homes Israels defense minister says he will seek approval next week to fast-track construction of 2,500 new West Bank settlement homes in 2018.
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Deutsche Bank to slash thousands of jobs to control costs Germanys struggling Deutsche Bank says its slashing thousands of jobs as it reshapes its stocks trading operation and refocuses its global investment banking business on its European base.
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Syrian monitor: At least 12 killed in presumed US-led strike A Syria war-monitoring group says at least 12 pro-government fighters were killed in airstrikes the previous night in the countrys east.
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China calls US withdrawal of drills invite unconstructive Chinas Defense Ministry is criticizing Washingtons withdrawal of an invitation for it to participate in a multinational naval exercise the U.S. is hosting this summer as unconstructive.
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New Zealand ministers wings clipped for phone call on plane New Zealands transport minister will no longer oversee aviation safety after he violated rules by making a cellphone call on a plane.
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