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Venezuela goes to polls as opposition boycotts Nicolas Maduros socialist power-grab

Venezuelans have begun to vote in the controversial election of a constitutional super-body. Opposition parties are boycotting the election which is opposed by a large majority of Venezuelans. Voters only get to select the super-bodys members not vote on its establishment. The election is expected to grand the ruling Socialist Party widespread new powers. President Nicolás Maduro states this move will bring peace after months of violent protests. Critics say it will allow Maduro to dissolve the opposition-run Congress. They see the election super-body as an attempt to establish dictatorial rule in the crisis-hit country.

Jul 30, 2017

Muslim feminist plans to open liberal mosque in Britain

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Muslim feminist defies death threats, plans to open liberal mosque in Britain [VIDEO]

Seyran Ates plans to open all-inclusive, liberal mosque in UK where even burqas will not be mandatory.

Jul 27, 2017

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How the lives of gay men were changed with the Sexual Offences Act of 1967

Peter and Geoffs story explores life before the 1967 Sexual Offences Act and how the Act has helped to change the lives of many LGBTQ+ people for the better.

Jul 27, 2017

Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi addressing LinkedIn India employees

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87,000 kids liberated but still a lot left to do on child trafficking, sexual abuse: Satyarthi

Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi spoke on child trafficking and sexual abuse to LinkedIn India employees.

Jul 22, 2017

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Looming threat to privacy? Nine SC judges to decide when hearing Aadhaar case

History is weighed against the crusaders of privacy rights, for the apex court has ruled twice earlier that privacy is not a fundamental right.

Jul 18, 2017

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Nasa footage shows ultra high definition view of Europe from space

Newly released footage from NASA shows an ultra high definition view of Europe as the International Space Station orbited 250 miles above the Earth.

Jul 18, 2017

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Womans miniskirt sparks outrage in Saudi Arabia

A woman in Saudi Arabia posted controversial photos and videos on Snapchat on Sunday, 16 July, wearing a miniskirt at the Ushaiker historical site outside Riyadh. The videos sparked an uproar across the nation, igniting calls for her arrest.

Jul 18, 2017

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Five shocking bans on women around the world

From not being able to obtain a driving license, to being banned from entering stadiums to watch sports. Here are five controversial anti-women laws still in place around the world.

Jul 11, 2017

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Large fire started in Moria Refugee Camp on Lesbos

A fire broke out at the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, on 10 July, after a protest on the site. Hundreds of migrants are reportedly living in poor conditions at the camp.

Jul 11, 2017

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Meet Sam, The First Educational Transgender Toy

Gender Creative Kids Canada have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to produce the first transgender educational toy, Sam. Sam is an essential tool designed to help children understand what it means to grow up as a transgender child. They hope the toy will help families talk about the struggles of being transgender and help those going through the process to be true to themselves.

Jun 30, 2017

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Enough of sugar-coated words; can we know your Mann Ki Baat on cow vigilantism, Prime Minister Modi?

Unlike the NDA government of Atal Behari Vajpayee, the government of PM Narendra Modi has not shown enough intent to address the mindless attacks and killings of Muslims for reasons related to cows. Is it beyond Modi's control?

Jun 29, 2017

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Supreme Court approves most parts of Trumps travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court approved most of President Trumps travel ban. The executive order temporarily blocks travel to the U.S. from six Middle Eastern and North African countries for 90 days, and suspends all refugee resettlement in the U.S. for 120 days. The banned countries include Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the orders constitutionality in October.

Jun 27, 2017

Kerala: Here's why transgender employees are quitting Kochi Metro

Kochi Metro may be losing the praise it had earned for taking the challenge to employ transgenders among its ranks. Read to know why transgenders are quitting Kochi Metro.

Jun 25, 2017

North Korea releases detained American college student Otto Warmbier

American student Otto Warmbier held prisoner by North Korea dies days after release

The American university student, who was held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months, was released last week from captivity in a state of coma with extensive brain damage.

Jun 20, 2017

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