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Thousands gather in Jantar Mantar and other cities to protest against mob violence
Thousands gather in Jantar Mantar and other cities to protest against mob violence

On Wednesday, thousands of citizens gathered in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other cities across India to protest against mob violence against minority communities of Muslims and Dalits, which has increased in recent years. Documentary film-maker Saba Dewan asked for "protest against the " via a Facebook post on June 24, after a teenage Muslim boy, Junaid Khan, and his brothers were reportedly racially abused, and Junaid allegedly stabbed and killed by a mob, after a dispute last week in Haryana.

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Czech parliament votes in favour of legalising firearms possession
Czech parliament votes in favour of legalising firearms possession

On Wednesday, the lower house of the Czech Republic's parliament voted in favour of expanding legal firearms possession, asserting safety of the state and citizens.

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Third Trump travel ban takes effect
Third Trump travel ban takes effect

The newest version of U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban took effect late Thursday. It bars entry to the United States from six Muslim-majority countries, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Iran, Libya, and Syria, and all refugees irrespective of country of origin are barred for 120 days.

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Police stop LGBT march in Istanbul for third consecutive year
Police stop LGBT march in Istanbul for third consecutive year

Police stopped Istanbul Pride, a yearly LGBT march in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul. Police officials reportedly used rubber and plastic bullets and sprayed tear gas to prevent the participants from parading, after the Istanbul Governor's office ordered them not to conduct the march, asserting security reasons.

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Curaçao wins maiden Caribbean Cup
Curaçao wins maiden Caribbean Cup

Curaçao's football team won their first Caribbean Cup defeating the defending champions Jamaica 2–1.

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