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Iran Has Arrested One Of Its Most Famous Actresses For Criticizing Its Execution Of Mahsa Amini Protesters
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been detained for showing her support of the Mahsa Amini protests.
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In One Of The Most Dramatic Finals, Argentina Beat France 4-2 In A Shootout To Win The World Cup
In one of the most exciting World Cup finals in history, Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout on Dec. 18 to win the 2022 World Cup.
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After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum And Pikachu Are Leaving The “Pokémon” Anime Series
After finally becoming the top trainer in the world, Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the anime series “Pokémon”, and his Pokémon partner, Pikachu, are leaving the series after 25 years.
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This Japanese Woman Referee Has Become One Of The First Women To Officiate Matches At The World Cup
Yoshimi Yamashita says she hopes she can inspire more women and help to normalize seeing women referees on the pitch.
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Gay Sex Is No Longer Illegal In Barbados
Barbados’ top court has struck down colonial-era laws banning gay sex.
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BTS’ Oldest Member Jin Has Begun Serving In South Korea’s Mandatory Military Service
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop boy band BTS, has started South Korea’s mandatory military service on Dec. 13.
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China Has Relaxed Some Of Its Harshest COVID Restrictions After The Unprecedented A4 Revolution
China has eased some of its most severe COVID policies after unprecedented protests swept the country following the death of 10 people in quarantine in Xinjiang in a fire at an apartment complex.
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New Zealand Has Become The First Country In The World To Ban Smoking For All Future Generations
New Zealand has passed a law that makes it illegal for anyone born after Jan. 1, 2009, to ever buy tobacco, including cigarettes.
Activism
Iran Executed These Two Young Men For “Enmity Against God” For Taking Part In The Mahsa Amini Protests
Iran has carried out its first known executions over the recent anti-government protests sparked by the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini.
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Canadian Pop Icon Celine Dion Has Revealed She Has Been Diagnosed With A Rare Neurological Disease Called “Stiff Person Syndrome”
Canadian pop icon Celine Dion has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called “stiff person syndrome”, which affects one in a million people.
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This Leftist Lawyer Has Become Peru’s First Woman President After The Ex- Leader Was Impeached And Arrested
Dina Boluarte, a 60-year-old leftist lawyer has become the first woman president of Peru after the former president Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested in a dramatic turn of events.