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July 9, 2015

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Deaths in Ukraine after Zelenskyy warns of Russian strikes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a "massive Russian attack" citing air force reports.

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Africa

Surrogacy laws and rules vary widely across Africa

As surrogacy grows across Africa, questions about family, law, and human rights are becoming harder to ignore.

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Asia

Tensions remain high on Thai-Cambodian border

The guns have largely fallen silent on the Thai-Cambodian border, but thousands of displaced are waiting to go home.

Germany

'Rienzi': Why this Wagner opera is so relevant today

Bayreuth’s opera "Rienzi" premiered with controversy — and the arguments haven’t stopped since opening night.

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Europe

Italy: Restricting the right to protest

In Italy, legal experts say the Meloni government's latest security laws are a threat to democracy.

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Middle East

West Bank on edge after settlers and Palestinians clash

Palestinian officials are accusing Israeli settlers of attacking villages and torching two mosques in the West Bank.

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North America

World Cup sell off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?

A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world.

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Latin America

Guyana: Captain, crew charged with murder in ferry capsizing

Some lawmakers, however, blame government officials for the deadly accident.

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