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Mexico decriminalizes abortion in landmark ruling
The 11 Supreme Court judges unanimously voted to decriminalise abortion in that state, and under Mexican law, it will now apply to all the other states in the country.
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US Supreme Court says Texas can arrest and jail migrants
The measure allows police to arrest and prosecute those suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexican border.
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Mexico decriminalises abortion nationwide
The ruling on Wednesday means no punishment can apply for accessing abortion services in Mexico
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Mexico holds referendum on whether to prosecute ex-presidents
Mexico is ranked 124th out of 179 on Transparency International’s world Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Tech
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Raul Torrez said his office had set up fake accounts that were sent phallic pictures and "solicitations".
BBC
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US offers $5m rewards for information on Mexican drug traffickers
In October, the neighbouring states agreed to overhaul their approach, which Mexican officials have long portrayed as a relic of the past, and to instead step up efforts to address the root causes of crime and curb cross-border arms smuggli...
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Mexican law firm launches AI-powered chatbot
The firm plans to use the chatbot as an in-house legal assistant that can field questions and summarize content.
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Top Mexican Court decriminalizes recreational cannabis
In an 8-3 decision, the court ruled that adults would be able to apply for permits to cultivate and consume their own cannabis
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General
GTEC flags more than 100 unrecognised tertiary institutions
The Commission said the institutions had not been recognised through its quality assurance processes, raising concerns about their operations and the validity of qualifications they offer.
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Business
Int'l arbitration rules unfavourable to Africa-AG Dame calls for reforms
Speaking at the International Bar Association’s annual conference in Mexico City, Dame expressed concern over the potential for abuse within the arbitration system due to the secrecy and finality of proceedings.
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US
Former CIA spy admits to sexually abusing women around the world
Brian Jeffrey Raymond pleaded guilty to four of 25 criminal counts including sexual abuse, coercion and transportation of obscene material.
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UK eases coronavirus travel advice for Ghana and 31 other countries
The government is also expected to announce on Thursday changes to the red list. There are currently 54 destinations on the list, including Mexico, Cuba, all of mainland South America, and southern and eastern Africa.
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US
U.S. hands former Tijuana drug cartel boss to Mexico
Arellano Felix cartel smuggled hundreds of millions of dollars in narcotics
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US
Chinese tycoon jailed 30 years in US fraud case
Guo, once regarded as one of China’s richest property tycoons, was sentenced by a New York court after being convicted of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.
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Africa
Morocco captain Hakimi to face rape trial in France
Hakimi, 27, has consistently denied the allegation.
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GTEC warns public over 50 unaccredited tertiary institutions
In a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, GTEC said the named institutions have failed to meet national accreditation and quality assurance standards.
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US
US Supreme Court greenlights Trump-era deportations to third countries
The court overturned a lower court’s ruling that had barred such removals unless migrants were first given a chance to explain why deportation to a third country could be dangerous.
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Business
U.S. Court strikes down Trump trade tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, held that the White House misapplied emergency powers when it imposed tariffs on a broad range of countries.
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Trump Admin violated press freedom in AP journalists White House ban-Court rules
Judge Trevor McFadden declared on Tuesday that restricting AP reporters’ access to White House events due to editorial choices violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and expression.
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US
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Display Ten Commandments in Schools
Senate Bill 10, introduced by State Senator Phil King (R-Weatherford), was approved with a 20-11 vote along party lines on March 5. The bill now moves to the Texas House, where it could be voted on soon.
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