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China tightens law on handling disasters including information flows
BEIJING - China tightened controls on handling accidents and disasters, increasing penalties on authorities that respond poorly and...
Jun 29, 20243 min read
Argentina poised to pass economic reform bill in Milei's first big legislative win
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's Congress is set to pass sweeping economic reform measures proposed by President Javier Milei, giving him his...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Explainer-Milei's Argentina reform bill ready to clear final Congress hurdle
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei's twin reform bills will head to Congress one last time this week for a final vote, with...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Peru to stop labeling transgender people as mentally ill
LIMA - Peru will stop listing individuals who identify as transgender, among others, as suffering from mental disorders, the country's...
Jun 26, 20241 min read
Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent
NAIROBI - Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to raise taxes...
Jun 26, 20244 min read
Australia waters down planned world first vape ban after opposition from Greens
SYDNEY - Australia will water down a planned world first ban on vaping after opposition from the Greens party led the government on...
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-tax protesters in Kenya capital
NAIROBI -Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday as coordinated...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Kenyan parliament panel recommends scrapping some new taxes amid protests
NAIROBI - A Kenyan parliamentary panel has recommended that the government scrap new taxes on items like cars and bread that were...
Jun 18, 20242 min read
As Thailand moves to pass same-sex marriage law, couple wait to tie the knot
BANGKOK - Thai lesbian couple Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai are patiently waiting for the passage of their country's...
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Mexico's amnesty, legal protection reforms become law
MEXICO CITY -Mexico enacted two controversial laws on Friday that increase the president's ability to grant amnesty and limit judges'...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
New Zealand to reform 'outdated' firearm laws
WELLINGTON - The New Zealand government said on Friday it would reform the country's "outdated and complicated" firearm laws which have...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
Argentine Senate passes Milei reform bill as protests rage outside
BUENOS AIRES -Argentina's Senate passed a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei's economic...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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