New Swedish law says sex without clear consent constitutes rape
Sweden passed a new law Thursday that says having sex with someone without explicit consent can constitute rape. The new law, passed by a vote of 257-38, says a lack…
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EU energy official assures commitment to Iran nuclear deal
The European Union’s energy commissioner said Saturday the EU will stay committed the Iran nuclear deal as long as it complies. The 2015 deal — called the Joint Comprehensive Plan…
Eurasian trade bloc adds Iran on interim basis
Iran on Thursday signed an interim free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, two days days after the United States imposed new sanctions and warned companies against trading with…
U.N.: Algerian deportees headed for Europe dying in Sahara heat
Dozens of refugees seeking asylum in Europe have died this year in the blistering heat of Africa’s Sahara Desert and thousands more are trapped there, a United Nations agency said…
Google blocks all ads on Ireland abortion referendum
Tech giant Google said Wednesday it will block all advertisements on its platforms related to the upcoming abortion referendum in Ireland. As many as 3 million Irish voters will weigh…
BMW recalls 312,000 vehicles in U.K. over stalling risk
BMW announced an expanded recall Wednesday on 312,000 cars in the United Kingdom due to an electrical flaw that can cause the engine to stall while moving. The recall is…
Audi recalls 60,000 cars over software glitch
Audi recalled 60,000 cars on Tuesday due to irregularities in the engine management software. The problem in the exhaust-gas cleaning system’s software affects A6 and A7 models. Delivery of these…
Stalemate in government talks pushes Italy’s Five-Star to call for snap election
The leader of Italy’s anti-establishment Five-Star Movement on Monday called for early elections in June, saying efforts to form a coalition after last month’s inconclusive vote had got nowhere. “At…
Tens of thousands protest in Spain over gang rape acquittal
Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Pamplona on Saturday to protest against the acquittal of five men accused of gang raping an 18-year-old woman at the…
Suspected pirates kidnap Dutch cargo ship crew members near Nigeria
Suspected pirates boarded a Dutch-flagged cargo ship near the Nigerian coast, the ship’s managing company said Monday. The suspects kidnapped 12 of the 14 crew members on board FWN Rapide…
