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Philippines: Reject Sweeping ‘Fake News’ Bill

The Philippines proposed law on “false content” is sweepingly broad and threatens to stifle discussion on websites worldwide, Human Rights Watch said on July 25, 2019. The government should withdraw the Anti-False Content bill, popularly described as...

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Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Cairo, British Airways Stays Grounded

The German airline Lufthansa resumed daily direct flights to Cairo on July 21 after a one-day suspension due to unspecified safety concerns.

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Inclusive peace in Afghanistan means ‘women at the centre’ urges UN deputy chief in Kabul

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United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed (Center -left) during a meeting...

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Venezuela: European Parliament calls for additional sanctions

For the third time this year, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela, expressing its deep concern at the severe state of emergency

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