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Third Trump travel ban takes effect

The newest version of U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban took effect late Thursday. It bars entry to the United States from six Muslim-majority countries, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Iran, Libya, and Syria, and all refugees irrespective of country of origin are barred for 120 days.

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German Bundestag votes for same-sex marriage

On Friday, the Bundestag, the German parliament, voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. The bill was passed on the last day before the parliament’s summer break.

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Thousands gather in Jantar Mantar and other cities to protest against mob violence

Thousands of citizens gathered in New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and other cities across India to protest against mob violence against minority communities of Muslims and Dalits, which has increased in recent years.

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Terry joins Aston Villa

Former Chelsea and England’s football captain John Terry signed a one-year contract with Aston Villa on a free transfer, the club announced on Monday.

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Czech parliament votes in favour of legalising firearms possession

The lower house of the Czech Republic’s parliament voted in favour of expanding legal firearms possession, asserting safety of the state and citizens. 139 of 168 deputies voted to amend the Czech constitution, allowing firearms possession previously banned under European Union (EU) orders.

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