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Germany Bans Groups Larger Than 2 People in Further Bid to Clamp Down on COVID-19

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In a bid to further suppress the coronavirus outbreak, Germany is banning groups larger than two people. Bloomberg reports: "While Germany stopped short of confining people to their homes, it will … [Read more...] about Germany Bans Groups Larger Than 2 People in Further Bid to Clamp Down on COVID-19

Germany’s Cabinet Approves Draft Bill Banning Gay Conversion Therapy

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Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft bill banning gay and transgender conversion therapy. Deutsche Welle reports: 'The bill will next be presented to Germany's lower house, Health … [Read more...] about Germany’s Cabinet Approves Draft Bill Banning Gay Conversion Therapy

Michelle Obama ‘Most Admired Woman of 2018’ Says Gallup Poll

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Former first lady Michelle Obama has been named America's most admired woman of 2018, according to a Gallup poll. It's the first time in 17 years, a woman other than Hillary Clinton has been named … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama ‘Most Admired Woman of 2018’ Says Gallup Poll

Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30

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Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday she will allow members of her Christian Democrat (CDU) party to vote freely on any gay marriage bill that comes before the Bundestag. … [Read more...] about Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30

Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality

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Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday backed away from her conservative party's clear "no" to same-sex marriage, a hot-button issue ahead of the country's September elections. … [Read more...] about Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality

FRANCE – From Trump to Trudeau, What World Leaders Said About Macron’s Victory

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Soon after the results of France's presidential election were announced Sunday, showing a clear victory for centrist Emmanuel Macron against the far-right Marine Le Pen, messages of congratulations … [Read more...] about FRANCE – From Trump to Trudeau, What World Leaders Said About Macron’s Victory

Angela Merkel Pushes Putin on Torture of Gay Men in Chechnya

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German chancellor Angela Merkel took the opportunity of her first visit to Russia since 2015 to urge Putin to react to reports of an ongoing crackdown against gay men in Chechnya. As accounts of … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel Pushes Putin on Torture of Gay Men in Chechnya