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Russia asks Facebook to comply with personal data policy
Russia asks Facebook to comply with personal data policy

On Tuesday, Russian government internet watchdog Roskomnadzor "insisted" US-based social networking website Facebook comply with law #242 on personal data of users in order to continue operating in the country. Per law #242, user data of Russian citizens should be hosted on local servers — the rule which business-oriented networking site LinkedIn did not agree to, for which LinkedIn was eventually blocked in the country.

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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive
Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive

On Tuesday, Salman bin Abdulaziz, the king of Saudi Arabia, signed a royal decree to permit Saudi women to obtain a driver's license and drive.

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Suspects in slaying of pregnant North Dakota woman enter not guilty pleas
Suspects in slaying of pregnant North Dakota woman enter not guilty pleas

Both suspects in the death of Savanna Greywind have entered not guilty pleas in court in Fargo, North Dakota, United States.

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Football: Asensio agrees to sign contract extension with Real Madrid
Football: Asensio agrees to sign contract extension with Real Madrid

On Thursday, Spanish forward Marco Asensio agreed to sign a contract extension with Spanish capital football club Real Madrid, the club announced via their official website.

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British actor Tony Booth dies at 85
British actor Tony Booth dies at 85

British actor Tony Booth died on Monday at age 85, according to his family. He is known for his role in the TV comedy Till Death Us Do Part, and for his daughter Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair.

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