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South Africa Bans Captive Lions Hunting But Lets Wild Lions Be Killed
Captive lion hunting was banned for economic reasons as it will help repositioning South Africa's image for tourism. Wild lion hunting is still allowed.
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Bill banning party switching in Malaysia postponed again
Malaysia is seeking to ban politicians from switching parties, hoping to reduce political instability. But parliament debates on the legislation have been once again postponed to a later date.
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A city in Uruguay with the ambition to become the innovation hub of South America
The Uruguayan city of Colonia del Sacramento is expected to double in size in ten years with the development of a new urban area with the ambition to become a kind of Silicon Valley of South America.
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Norway is torn between exporting offshore wind power or keeping it for the Norwegians
As Norway invests in offshore wind farms to increase its renewable energy supply, projects are stalled between the opportunity to make profits exporting power and fears electricity prices increase for the population.
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Portugal wants to spend EU funds faster
Portugal passed a law to speed up the use of European Union's subsidies. The Court of Audits remains concerned about risks of corruption as Portugal is set to receive even more funds.
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Singapore refuses public marketing campaigns promoting cryptocurrency trading
Singapore's financial authority says that social media influencers cannot promote cryptocurrency trading services.
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