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Czech Republic’s lower house rejects marriage for same-sex couples but allows limited adoptions

PRAGUE (AP) — The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic on Wednesday rejected same-sex marriage while affirming existing unions called partnerships for gay couples. The new legislation, passed in a 123-36 vote, also doesn’t allow same-sex couples to adopt children aside from those of their partner. The legislation still needs approval from the Senate and President Petr Pavel, …

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Swisscom confirms talks to buy Vodafone’s Italian unit for 8B euros

GENEVA (AP) — Telecoms operator Swisscom confirmed Wednesday it’s in talks with Vodafone Group toward a possible purchase of its Italian subsidiary for 8 billion euros ($8.65 billion). The Swiss company, which is majority owned by the Swiss government, said in a statement it’s in “advanced exclusive negotiations” to buy all of Vodafone Italia and merge it with Swisscom’s Italian …

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Hong Kong’s plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties

HONG KONG (AP) — As Hong Kong moves toward enacting a new national security law, four years after Beijing imposed a similar law that all but wiped out dissent and vocal pro-democracy media in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, concerns are spreading among the city’s international business and media communities. Critics say the legislation will make Hong Kong’s legal system increasingly …

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Strus atina triple agónico; Cavs superan 121-119 a Mavs

CLEVELAND (AP) — Max Strus atinó un disparo a casi 20 metros del aro cuando se agotaba el tiempo, para conseguir su quinto triple en los últimos cuatro minutos y dar el martes a los Cavaliers de Cleveland una victoria de 121-119 sobre los Mavericks de Dallas. Los Mavs habían tomado la ventaja con una clavada de P.J. Washington a …

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Johnson and the Southern Illinois Salukis take on conference foe Bradley

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Southern Illinois Salukis (19-10, 11-7 MVC) at Bradley Braves (20-9, 12-6 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -8; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: …

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