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Polish abortion restrictions violate women's rights: UN

Times of Malta 

AFP file photo of a demonstrator holding up a clothes hanger, a symbol of underground abortion, during a demonstration of women and pro choice activists in front of the Polish parliament in Warsaw on July 23.

Late-night traffic stop in Saskatoon led to vehicle and foot chase, teen charged

Calgary Herald 

A Calgary teen faces multiple charges after a brief vehicle and foot chase with city police in Saskatoon early Monday morning. Around 2:10 a.m., officers witnessed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign while turning onto 20th Street. They tried to stop the vehicle, but it sped off west on 20th Street, police […]

Brazilian E-commerce Flourishes, Domestic Platforms Outshine Foreign Competitors

«The Rio Times» 

Brazil’s e-commerce revenue surged by 18.7% in early 2024, reaching R$160.3 billion ($28.86 billion), according to NielsenIQ Ebit’s report. Despite this growth, Brazilian shoppers reduced their purchases on international sites like AliExpress, Shein, and Shopee from January to June. Those who continued buying did so more frequently, indicating a shift in shopping habits. The percentage […]

Police say no to students' march demanding WB CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The West Bengal Police have rejected a proposal for a 'Nabanna Abhijan' march by a student outfit demanding the resignation of the West Bengal chief minister in connection with a rape and murder case. Police deemed the march illegal due to potential miscreants planning to cause trouble. Despite claims of informing the police, the student representatives were warned of potential disruptions during the march. The police suspect political motives behind the event, cautioning against violence and urging students to prioritize their exams.

Russian stocks close in the green on Monday

Tass.com 

Freedom Finance Global projects the MOEX Index at 2,700-2,800 points on Tuesday, the yuan exchange rate at 12.5-13 rubles, the dollar in over-the-counter trade at the range of 90.5-93.5 rubles

INEC denies selling PVCs in Edo

The Punch 

The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that some of its officials are involved in the sale of Permanent Voter Cards in Edo State ahead of the 21 September Governorship Election. A civic group, Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy, in a petition dated 23 August 2024, alleged that uncollected PVCs were being sold to

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