The news this week was dominated by Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Russia, signaling a deepening alliance between the two superpowers. Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to show a united front after the two-day summit. But what were some of the stories that flew under the radar?
March 24, 2023 at 12:39 pm EDT, signaling a deepening alliance between the two superpowers. Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to show a united front after the two-day summit.
: The death penalty for those convicted of"aggravated homosexuality," meaning sexual acts with minors, people with disabilities or with HIV; 20 years in prison for committing the"offense of homosexuality"; and 10 years in prison for attempting to commit a sexual act. The bill now heads to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who can veto it or sign it into law.
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