Somaliland MPs adopt first ever rape law Mogadishu, (MILLAT ONLINE):Lawmakers in the breakaway state of Somaliland have for the first time adopted a law criminalising rape, in what has been hailed as a “victory for women” in the conservative Muslim region. “This law is the most useful ever passed in Somaliland and it will help […]
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Somaliland MPs adopt first ever rape law
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Migration to dominate southern EU meet in Rome
Migration to dominate southern EU meet in Rome Rome, (MILLAT ONLINE):The heads of seven southern European states gather in Rome on Wednesday to tackle one of the most stubborn thorns in the EU’s side: flows of migrants from war-torn and impoverished countries. The leaders of Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain will meet […]
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New Iran drug law saves thousands from the noose
New Iran drug law saves thousands from the noose Tehran, (MILLAT ONLINE):Thousands on death row for drug crimes in Iran will escape hanging as a new softened anti-narcotics law is enforced, local media reported on Wednesday. Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani on Tuesday ordered judges to halt death sentences for concerned convicts and review their […]
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Business circle shares consensus on Moon’s labor policy
Business circle shares consensus on Moon’s labor policy SEOUL, (MILLAT ONLINE):Major business groups Wednesday agreed on the purpose of President Moon Jae-in’s labor-friendly policies and stressed concerted efforts between the government and businesses to achieve the goal. In his first press conference in the new year, Moon vowed to improve labor conditions by expanding quality […]
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UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region
UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region UNITED NATIONS, (MILLAT ONLINE):Welcoming the progress made during Tuesday’s high-level inter-Korean talks in the small border village of Panmunjom, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spotlighted the agreement to reopen military channels as critical to reducing tensions in the region. “The Secretary-General […]
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China funding ‘Pacific white elephants’: Australia minister
China funding ‘Pacific white elephants’: Australia minister Sydney, (MILLAT ONLINE):China is funding “white elephant” infrastructure projects in the Pacific at unfavourable terms, a senior Australia minister said Wednesday in comments that could fuel further tensions between Canberra and Beijing. Friction between the two countries grew last month after Australia singled out China as a focus […]