Cuba ends foreign travel permits for its citizens
Cuba previously saw people attempting to leave the country as traitors or enemies of the revolution.
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Agreement entitles river in New Zealand to legal identity for first time
The Whanganui River will become an legal entity and have a legal voice under a preliminary agreement signed between Whanganui River iwi and the Crown tonight.
This is the first time a river has been given a legal identity.
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Lesotho legalizes homosexuality
Before the current Penal Code Act, homosexuality was illegal for men in the Southern African nation as it is in many African nations, often punishable by prison or even death. However, in 2012, Lesotho became one of the first African nations to legalize homosexuality and in 2013 hosted its first Pride event.
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India completes its first solar park
Located in Charanka Village in the state of Gujarat, the solar park is spread across 5,000 acres and includes 500 MW of solar and wind energy generation capacity.
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