Polish PM defends new abortion law as women take to streets

Last week's tightening of the rules has sparked protests across the country.
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Jailed Saudi woman activist begins new hunger strike: family

Hathloul, whose detention since 2018 has made her emblematic of the fight for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, began refusing food on Monday evening, her sister Lina al Hathloul says.
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Four dead after migrant boat sinks near Dunkirk

Two young children were among those who died.
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Global coronavirus cases surpass 44M mark – latest updates

Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 27:
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193 European airports at risk of closure due to crisis, says industry lobby

FYI: Europe could see the 'collapse of a significant part of its air transport system.'
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What Chileans expect from the new constitution

ICYMI: Chileans want better public education, health systems and more equality from the new constitution.
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Canada is doing little to stop anti-Islam hate crimes and mosque vandalism

ICYMI: Muslims were among the first arrivals to Canada in 1882, but that means little to the rising wave of anti-Muslim sentiment and hate in the country.
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COPY FOR CHEEKY TEST Marcus Rashford’s alternative government

ICYMI: LONDON — Is Marcus Rashford Boris Johnson’s most dangerous political rival? While the British prime minister has faced accusations of fomenting divisions this week with his COVID-19 strategy, the Manchester United and England footballer — still a few days shy of his 23rd birthday — has demonstrated a remarkable gift for bringing people together. Thwarted in […]
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Will a Joe Biden victory put Egypt's 'special relationship' in danger?

ICYMI: The US has been giving Abdel Fatah el Sisi US military aid with no strings attached, but the bonanza may be coming to an end.
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Tokyo Olympic organisers mull virus control centre for 2021 Games

A task force grouping Tokyo 2020 organisers, city officials and government representatives has been held responsible for developing guidelines for safely holding the massive international event next year.
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Turkey calls for boycott as France faces backlash over treatment of Muslims

Turkish President Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French goods in a televised speech as Muslim countries condemn President Macron's defence of Prophet Muhammed caricatures amid large-scale demonstrations.
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Anti-Semitism is unacceptable in France, why not Islamophobia?

Europe’s anti-Muslim prejudice runs deep yet the leaders of the continent are unable to address it with strong measures.
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Turkey’s top institutions to stage 10 new theatre productions in 2021

ICYMI: Five prominent cultural institutions have announced a collaborative project called “Ortak Yapim” (Co Production) in support of theatre arts in Turkey in the face of challenges brought on by the pandemic.
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Mafia stokes violent anti-lockdown protests in Italy

ICYMI: The mob's drugs trade was hit hard by lockdown restrictions, but economic chaos presents opportunities.
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Is Russia attacking Syria's Idlib to distract Turkey from Azerbaijan?

Russia and Turkey face each other on opposing sides over several fronts across Eurasia, from Libya to Syria, and now Azerbaijan, too. Experts say Moscow is hitting Syria's Idlib to gain leverage against Ankara.
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