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	Second woman arrested in Tehran for hijab protest The Guardian A second woman has been arrested in Iran for protesting against the country's compulsory hijab rules after standing on a telecoms box on a Tehran street, taking off her headscarf and holding it aloft on a stick. The protest follows a similar action last month against the country's requirement that women ... Flag as irrelevant
	Why is Russia helping Turkey in Afrin? Aljazeera.com On January 20, Turkey launched an air and ground offensive, which it called "Olive Branch", against the Kurdish-controlled enclave of Afrin in northern Syria. As the offensive progressed rapidly, it became obvious that such an ambitious operation could not have been possible without Russia's explicit ... Flag as irrelevant
	As China invests in Central Asian infrastructure, technology may get a boost CNBC Many Chinese projects in Kyrgyzstan are focused on transportation — mostly railway lines and roads — but there's another sector that may catch Beijing's eye. The Central Asian state is one the poorest countries in the region, but it's home to a blossoming start-up culture. Two globally successful ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gunman kill three soldiers in north Mali as security worsens Reuters The unknown assailants came before dawn and surrounded the post in the town of Menaka in Mali's remote desert near the border with Niger, killing three soldiers, a security source said. A local official said five were killed after a gunfire exchange that lasted 40 minutes. An official Malian spokesman ... Flag as irrelevant

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