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New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping
New Zealand said Wednesday it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such ...
Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto implements tourist ban in famous district
Kyoto, a popular travel destination in Japan, will now restrict tourist access to parts of its renowned geisha district.Officials have ...
United States and Japan call for ban of nuclear weapons in outer space
The U.S. and Japan have sponsored a U.N. Security Council resolution urging nations to refrain from deploying or developing nuclear ...
Trump says he favors abortion ban after certain number of weeks
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions — ...
Gambia’s lawmakers consider lifting ban on women’s genital cutting
Lawmakers in Gambia are set to vote on Monday regarding legislation aiming to repeal a 2015 ban on women’s genital ...
Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ again by courts
A high court in Japan on Thursday said the country’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, ruling on a matter ...
US House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
House passage of the bill is only the first step. The Senate would also need to pass the measure for ...
Pentagon ban on Osprey V-22 flights to end next week
The Pentagon is set to lift its ban on flights by grounded V-22 Osprey aircraft next week, according to officials.The ...
Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality
A bill in Belarus that would outlaw the promotion of homosexuality and other behavior is set to land on lawmakers’ ...