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Iraq to lower age of consent to 9, deny women’s right to divorce in controversial legal amendment

Uganda Roundup: Corporal punishment, vaccine manufacturing, parliament chaos

Japan enforces jail terms and fines for phone use on bikes

To tackle plastic waste, Philippines implements a law to make companies pay

Chaos erupts in Somalia’s Parliament as MP faces opposition over travel restrictions

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same sex marriage

Thousands march in Bolivia to demand Congress to approve laws: Video

Indonesia’s parliament halts election law changes amid protests: Video

Venezuela considers law to restrict foreign commentary on elections

Nigeria moves to address gender inequality with proposed 74 legislative seats for women

Gambia postpones debate on repeal of anti-FGM law: summary

India Roundup: Missile launch, citizenship law, protests

Thailand Roundup: Short selling, personal loans, alcohol control bill