Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including…
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Hundreds of same-sex couples to marry as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect
by adminHundreds of same-sex couples are expected to tie the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality. The landmark bill marks a momentous win for…
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level this year in a video conference with counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, hours after the inauguration of US President…
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Stranded at the border: Migrants are in limbo after Trump cancels border app appointments
by adminCiudad Juarez was meant to be a city of passage for Cabrera and his family, a final stop before their long-awaited moment in front of US immigration authorities to request asylum. For several months, Cabrera…
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UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
by adminInternational pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of dozens of Uyghur men held in detention for more than a decade, following reports the Thai government…
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Reverend asks Trump to have ‘mercy’ on immigrants, LGBTQ children who ‘fear for their lives’
by adminPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance looked visibly irritated during the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday when the sermon took a political turn. Among the faith leaders who…
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Lauren Sanchez made a drastic outfit change after she sparked backlash at President Donald Trump’s inauguration with a lingerie-inspired look. After the fiancée of Jeff Bezos, the chairman of Amazon, wore a racy look to…
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Russia’s foreign ministry has called on President Donald Trump to reaffirm the current international agreement surrounding the Panama Canal and to leave it in control of the nation of Panama. Alexander Shchetinin, the director of…
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While Billy Ray Cyrus’ performance at the Liberty Ball Monday sparked concern among fans, the veteran musician says the mishap is all just part of ‘rock ‘n’ roll.’ On Monday, the 63-year-old took the stage…
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President Trump urged to pardon 76-year-old grandmother, others in prison for pro-life activism
by adminAmid newly inaugurated President Donald Trump’s pardon of nearly 1,500 January 6 protesters, anti-abortion groups are calling on the president to pardon a 76-year-old grandmother and 20 others who were imprisoned and prosecuted for pro-life…