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Texas to respond to federal government’s request to block immigration law

The US state of Texas is expected to respond today to the Biden administration’s request…

Bundestag expected to legalize cannabis

The Bundestag is expected to legalize cannabis in Germany today. The federal government’s draft law…

Former Thai PM Thaksin expected to be released

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be released this weekend. The telecommunications…

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Greek Parliament to vote on same-sex marriage legalization

Greek Parliament is expected to vote today on the legalization of same-sex marriage in Athens.…

Istanbul holds mayoral election

Turkey’s People’s Equality and Democracy Party (HEDEP) will present its candidate for the Istanbul mayoral…

UN acknowledges International Holocaust Memorial Day

Today is International Holocaust Memorial Day. The United Nations designated the Memorial Day to commemorate…

Laos’ army to celebrate 75th anniversary

Laos celebrates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao’s People’s Army today. A…

Taiwan to hold presidential election

Taiwan voters will elect a new president and legislature this weekend. The executive race involves…

Indonesia to hold second presidential debate

Indonesia will hold its second presidential debate today, focusing on defense, security, and geopolitics. In…

Madagascar to inaugurate new president

Madagascar will inaugurate Andry Rajoelina as President today. Earlier this month, the High Constitutional Court…