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Russian Police Are Arresting Anti-War Protesters Holding Blank Signs
Russian police officers are arresting demonstrators for protesting with blank signs in Russia.
Sofia Hou
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This Argentine Catholic Bishop Has Been Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse Despite Pope Francis Defending Him
An Argentine Catholic bishop has been sentenced to prison for sexual abuse within the church, despite Pope Francis initially defending him.
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Guatemala Has Passed A Bill To Ban Same-Sex Marriage And Jail Women For 25 Years For Having An Abortion
Guatemala’s congress has passed a bill that would ban same-sex marriage, increase prison sentences for women who have abortions up to 25 years and prohibits schools from teaching sexual diversity.
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After Being Together 20 Years, This Ukrainian Military Couple Decided To Get Married At Kyiv’s Frontlines
Lesya Filimonova and Valeriy Filimonov, two members of Ukraine’s territorial defense unit, tied the knot at a checkpoint on the frontlines of the war in Kyiv on Mar. 6.
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IKEA Is Shutting Its Stores In Russia Over Ukraine And Russian People Are Going On A Panic Buying Frenzy
IKEA has announced it will pause operations in Russia, and Russian people are flocking to stores in a last-minute buying frenzy before they shut down.
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A Sloth Got Stuck On An Electrical Wire In Colombia So This Utility Worker Rescued It With A Broom
A sloth found hanging from electrical wires after climbing up the pole in Colombia has been successfully rescued by public workers after a 20-minute operation.
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This Salvadoran Woman Jailed For 30 Years For Having A Miscarriage Has Been Freed
A 38-year-old Salvadoran woman has been released after serving 10 years in prison for suffering a miscarriage.
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New Zealand Has Officially Banned LGBT Conversion Therapy
New Zealand has passed a law banning conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that seeks to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Activism
This Swedish Figure Skater Defied Tradition And Wore Pants During Her Olympics Performance
Swedish figure skater Josefina Taljegård defied tradition as the only woman athlete wearing pants for the women’s short program at the Beijing Olympics.
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This Chinese Soldier Raising The Flag At The Beijing Olympics Really Gave It His All And People Are Loving It
A Chinese soldier had an encounter with a stray flag during the flag-raising ceremony at the men’s cross-country 15km + 15km skiathlon at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday Feb. 6.
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This Egyptian Teacher Was Fired After A Video Of Her Belly-Dancing At A Private Work Social Went Viral
In Egypt, a teacher was fired after a video of her belly-dancing during a work social event went viral.
Climate
Peru Is Facing An Ecological Disaster After Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Caused A Huge Oil Spill In The Sea
Peru is facing a massive ecological disaster after abnormal waves caused by the eruption of the underwater volcano near Tonga on Jan. 15 led to a massive oil spill along the country’s coast.