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US indicts seven Russians for hacking nuclear firm
The United States on Thursday indicted seven Russian intelligence officers for conspiring to hack computers and steal data, including attempts to break into the computer networks…
One is not enough: China to encourage people to have more children
With its birthrate tumbling, China is to change tack and encourage people to have more children. But we ask will Chinese women heed the government’s call? Also a spike in…
Renoir stolen by Nazis returned to rightful owner
The granddaughter of a Jewish art collector whose paintings were stolen by the Nazis had a family reunion with one of the works on Wednesday after almost eight decades, an…
France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic
France plans to introduce a penalty system next year that would increase the costs of consumer goods with packaging made of non-recycled plastic, part of a pledge to use only…
Ivorian former first lady Simone Gbagbo freed in amnesty
Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone Gbagbo was released from detention on Wednesday after being granted an amnesty for her part in a short civil war in 2011, according to a…
Knesset in special session on controversial nation state law
Israel's parliament held a special session on Wednesday to debate a controversial law passed last month declaring the country the nation state of the Jewish people.
Argentina abortion: 'a sea change in public opinion'
Argentine lawmakers face a crucial vote on Wednesday to decide whether or not to legalize abortion amidst fiercely polarized campaigns for and against the proposed bill. The bill…
The Debate
Street assault in France: Can fines stop sexual harassment of women?
A French government plan to issue on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in public places is set to be voted on this week. According to Equalities Minister Marlène Schiappa, the…
Poland 'purges' Supreme Court, defying EU warnings
A controversial law that forces many of Poland's Supreme Court judges to retire came into force at midnight, prompting protests and defiance and placing the country's right-wing…
Hungary passes law against helping migrants
Hungary's parliament adopted Wednesday a controversial package of laws penalising NGOs that help migrants, a key proposal of the firebrand nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
French MPs approve tough new bill on sexual harassment
Men who wolf-whistle or sexually harass women on French streets face fines of up to 750 euros ($885) after lawmakers in the National Assembly approved tougher legislation to…