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China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
World
August 27, 2021
China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
SHANGHAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China cracked down on what it described as a “chaotic” celebrity fan culture on Friday,…
Egypt’s new parking attendant law puts end to outlaws’ bullying: MP
Egypt
August 23, 2021
Egypt’s new parking attendant law puts end to outlaws’ bullying: MP
A new parking attendant (Sayes) law will set a rate for each car to park in front of houses, regulate…
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
World
August 19, 2021
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
HAVANA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Cuba introduced tighter controls on the use of social media this week, including a ban…
Egypt tightens sexual harassment punishment
Egypt
August 19, 2021
Egypt tightens sexual harassment punishment
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ratified new amendments to Egypt’s law against sexual harassment, which take effect on Thursday. MP…
Iranians fear new bill will restrict internet even further
Middle East
August 4, 2021
Iranians fear new bill will restrict internet even further
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For Ali Hedieloo, a 40-year-old making wooden furniture in Iran’s capital, Instagram is more than just…
Sisi approves public servant dismissal law against Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt
August 3, 2021
Sisi approves public servant dismissal law against Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved a new law that amends some provisions of Law No. 10 of 1972 regarding administrative…
Egyptian parliament approves law dismissing Brotherhood-affiliated state employees
Egypt
July 14, 2021
Egyptian parliament approves law dismissing Brotherhood-affiliated state employees
The Egyptian House of Representatives on Monday, approved submitted a bill 10 MPs aimed at dismissing employees affiliated with the…
Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament early on Tuesday failed to renew a law that bars Arab citizens from extending citizenship…
Can Egyptian women get half of their ex-husband’s fortune?
Life & Style
June 15, 2021
Can Egyptian women get half of their ex-husband’s fortune?
Professor of Islamic Thought and Philosophy at Al-Azhar University Amena Nosair sparked wide controversy by claiming that divorced women have…
Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity
World
June 1, 2021
Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests…