South Korea passes new law to curb MERS outbreak
South Korea has introduced a new law designed to curb a MERS outbreak, tightening quarantine restrictions and imposing jail sentences on those who defy anti-infection measures.
Russian MPs back 'right to be forgotten online' law
Russia's lower house of parliament gave initial backing to a bill requiring Internet search sites to remove access to inaccurate and outdated personal information.
US Supreme Court appears split on gay marriage
The US Supreme Court appeared dividedon whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed, as it weighs a potentially historic decision.
29 April 2015
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Right to be forgotten discussed in Kazakhstan's MajilisThe so-called 'right to be forgotten', which allows individuals to have information, videos or photographs that infringe on their privacy deleted from Internet records, was discussed by Kazakhstan's Majilis.
French MPs mull new spy laws in wake of attacksMore than three months after Islamist attacks in Paris that killed 17, French MPs will debate controversial new laws allowing spies to hoover up data from suspected jihadists.
Kazakhstan mulls halving crude export dutyIn the wake of dropping oil prices, the crude export duty rate in Kazakhstan, according to Halyk Finance analytics, could be reduced by half.
21 March 2015
Greek parliament adopts anti-poverty law despite EU rowThe Greek parliament overwhelmingly adopted a "humanitarian crisis" bill to help its poorest people, ignoring apparent pressure from the European Union to halt the legislation.
19 March 2015
Kazakh Senate passes anti-gay draft lawKazakhstan's Senate has approved a draft law protecting children from harmful information. One of its provisions bans 'promotion of non-traditional sexual orientation'.