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Independence referendum: Scottish government loses indyref2 court case
The Scottish government cannot hold an independence referendum without the UK government’s consent, the Supreme Court has ruled.…
Six out of every 10 Nigerians in poverty – government
The Nigerian authorities say that 133 million people in the country are living in poverty – that is…
Tanzanians fault government over plane disaster
Tanzania’s government is being criticised for its lack of disaster preparedness just two days after 19 people died…
Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government
In an unprecedented move, schoolgirls have joined the protests that have swept Iran since the death of a…
Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years
A village in the eastern Indian state of Bihar is celebrating after a resident got a government job…
Women in Iran Take Center Stage in Antigovernment Protests
For Yasi, the news felt too close to ignore: A young woman, Mahsa Amini, had died in the…
Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest
Charitable trusts, that run cattle shelters in the western Indian state of Gujarat, have set free thousands of…
Rival Libyan government forces in deadly clash – reports
Clashes between two rival forces which support Libya’s UN-backed government on Sunday left five people dead and 13…
Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group
Ugandan officials have banned a prominent LGBT rights group in a major setback for the community there. Sexual…
John Legend on abortion rights: ‘Government should not be involved’
John Legend has spoken out on abortion rights – saying government should not be involved in this “personal”…