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Michael Cohen sues Trump Organization over unpaid legal bills

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Russia

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People who spread what Russian authorities consider to be fake news or who show "disrespect" to the state will face tough new fines.

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Judge won't sign off on stripping Mongols motorcycle club of its trademark

He cited constitutional protections against intrusions on free speech and excessive fines in his decision.

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USA

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Russia

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Dachas, traditionally a small summer cottages, have through the centuries become a real institution for Russia's mainly urban-dwelling population.

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Canada

Bill tabled in Quebec is 'like Tinder for immigration', says minister

Quebec's immigration minister has tabled a bill that seeks to cancel 18,000 pending applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) before August 2, 2018.

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USA

U.S. prosecutors subpoena Trump inaugural records

Investigators want documents related to inaugural committee donors and vendors, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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United Kingdom

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World

MEPs vote to sanction countries that flout rule of law

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Ireland

Ireland criminalises emotional and psychological abuse

On Tuesday, the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into effect and included new protections for victims suffering from various forms of 'coercive control' in intimate relationships. The Act allows victims of abuse to apply for emergency barring orders lasting eight days.

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Hungary

Hungary 'slave law': Thousands protest in Budapest

New protests took place in Budapest on Friday night as Hungarians continue to oppose prime minister Viktor Orban's controversial 'slave law'

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Hungary

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13/12/2018

Netherlands

Man, 69, to appeal after court rejects his request to be 49

Despite the ruling, the sexagenarian told Euronews he was feeling "great".

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United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates is considering a request to grant clemency to British academic Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life in prison this week after being convicted of spying.

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Poland backtracks on supreme court reforms

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Tens of thousands join annual gay pride parade in Taiwan

The parade comes just weeks ahead of a referendum that is set to decide whether same-sex marriages will be recognised on the island.

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