Hong Kong security law: Growing unease about China's legislation

Concerns are growing about who will be targeted under security law for broad crimes which lack clear definition.
Hong Kong security law: Growing unease about China's legislation
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Iran, Hezbollah say US sanctions will worsen Syrians' suffering

US law imposes far-reaching financial restrictions to compel Damascus government to halt 'attacks on the Syrian people'.
Iran, Hezbollah say US sanctions will worsen Syrians' suffering
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Nepal Parliament approves new map that includes land India claims

India has rejected the map, saying it is not based on historical facts or evidence as ties strain between neighbours.
Nepal Parliament approves new map that includes land India claims
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Top EU court: Hungary's rules on foreign-funded NGOs break EU law

European Court of Justice finds Hungarian legislation on foreign funding of NGOs is in breach of EU-enshrined rights.
Top EU court: Hungary's rules on foreign-funded NGOs break EU law
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COVID-19 infections surge in six US states

Six states emerge as serious COVID-19 hotspots in the US, even as moves intensify to reopen the economy.
COVID-19 infections surge in six US states
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Pakistan says four civilians killed by Indian shelling across LoC

Pakistani army accuses Indian troops of 'unprovoked' fire in disputed Kashmir region.
Pakistan says four civilians killed by Indian shelling across LoC
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UN: Nearly 80 million people forcibly displaced worldwide

Conflict, violence, persecution forces 11 million to flee in 2019, as coronavirus pandemic worsens plight of refugees.
UN: Nearly 80 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
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