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EU patent changes may spur stem cell research

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EUROPE

The implications of the ECJ ruling on embryonic stem cell research.

US shutdown effects will deepen

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UNITED STATES

For Trump, building “the wall” is an election pledge, but Democrats say it would be an “immorality” and ineffective. This disagreement triggered a partial government shutdown of…

Hijab bill will pass but defiance will continue

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IRAN

The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…

Tensions between Uganda and the West may slowly grow

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UGANDA

This bill drew condemnation from the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries, triggering much anti-Western rhetoric from Museveni and his regime.

Estonia will secularise faster than the other Baltics

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BALTIC STATES

Lithuania is the most religious: the predominant Roman Catholic Church’s socio-political influence has been increasing regarding the still-sensitive issues of LGBT+ and women’s…

Saudi power centralisation faces medium-term risks

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SAUDI ARABIA

Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Iran will expand its monitored national internet

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IRAN

Under development for over a decade, the NIN had its first major trial when Tehran imposed an internet blackout in response to mass protests last November, with mixed success.

Venezuela default doubts will mount amid downgrades

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VENEZUELA

Maduro’s announcement followed amortisation payments of 842 million dollars on state oil company PDVSA’s 2020 bonds on October 27 and a further 1.2 billion-dollar tranche…