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Poles continue to protest over near-total abortion ban
Last week's ruling by the country’s constitutional court means abortions may soon be legal only in extreme cases - including rape or incest.
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Police arrest nine after teacher beheaded in Paris suburb
Among the detainees are four relatives of the suspect, including a minor, who were arrested in the immediate aftermath of the attack.
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Suspect shot by police after teacher beheaded in France
A teen suspect was shot dead by police after a teacher was beheaded in France. Nine more suspects were detained by police, including some of the teen's family members.
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The Rule of Law: what is it and why is it important?
The Rule of Law has increasingly come under scrutiny in Europe, but not everyone understands what it's all about. According to the UN’s definition rule of law is the principle that: "All persons, institutions and entities, public and...
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Bulgaria protests should make Europe fear 'another Poland or Hungary'
Five consecutive days of anti-government protests in Bulgaria have sparked fears in Brussels that the country could become "another Hungary or Poland". Demonstrators have complained of corruption and joined the country's president in...
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China-US: Relations fray between the two superpowers
The US has imposed sanctions on Chinese officials it says are committing human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
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Two key U.S. civil rights leaders have died in one day
U.S. Rep. John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian both worked alongside Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Andre Dickens, an Atlanta city councillor, discusses their legacies.
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Prominent Pakistani journalist 'goes missing' in Islamabad
Matiullah Jan, known for his criticism of Pakistan's powerful military, was last seen outside a school in the capital.
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Attack on prominent Lebanese activist raises concerns
Assault on the independent politician in broad daylight triggers fears of a clampdown on free speech.
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Some fear a COVID-19 uptick after Canada Day despite restrictions
Canadians are having to be creative to celebrate Canada Day this year, with COVID-19 social distancing protocols still in place. And while most are playing ball for the public good, others are not being nearly as careful, which is...
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Philippine journalist's conviction 'a blow to press freedom'
Prominent journalist and her colleague have been found guilty of libel after article linked businessman to criminal activity.
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Racial slur sparks debate | Sunday Scrum
Controversy has been raging this week after a University of Ottawa professor used a racial slur in a class discussion, prompting a student complaint and a debate over academic freedom.
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Rappler CEO Maria Ressa: ‘We are going to fight back’
Maria Ressa denies ‘cyber-libel’ charges over an article published on her Rappler news website.
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Sudan: One year since crackdown government yet to deliver justice
Al Jazeera speaks to a Sudanese father whose son was killed a year ago in an attack on a pro-democracy sit-in.
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Taiwan condemns new Hong Kong security legislation
Taiwan's government says China's move reveals the hypocritical nature of the 'one country, two systems' model.
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Bolsonaro accused of exploiting COVID-19 for political gains
Protesters and supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro clash in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, as Brazil reports a record 33,000 infections on a single day, bringing the total number of cases to half a million.