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Britons living in Europe could lose right to live in another EU country

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China: Building a society based on rule of law

China has made remarkable progress in guaranteeing judicial protection of human rights. The rule of law in the country has been constantly improving and providing better protection to human rights since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012.

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China: Building a society based on rule of law

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Chinese society needs to support women’s decision making, say experts

The recent decision by Guangzhou, in southern China, to introduce women-only carriages on the metro has triggered controversy about whether the move protects women’s rights or stigmatizes women as a vulnerable group.

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Chinese society needs to support women’s decision making, say experts

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Paul McCartney resolves dispute on Beatles song rights

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Vietnam jails prominent activist for propaganda against state

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EU gives cool reception to British offer on citizens rights

The European Union's top Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier responded coolly on Monday to London's offer on EU citizen rights in Britain after it leaves the EU, saying Brussels wanted to get the same level of rights as under EU law.

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US warning over its UN Human Rights Council role

The US says it is considering what part it will play on the UN's Human Rights Council, highlighting what it calls a "biased" stance on Israel.

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Hollywood raids bookshelves in search of good stories

Hollywood has always adapted the classics but film and television's voracious appetite for new material now has film-makers raiding the bookshelves like never before.

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Hollywood raids bookshelves in search of good stories

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Targeting core Labour voters, UK's May promises more workers' rights

PrimeMinisterTheresaMaywillpromiseonMondaytoextendBritishworkers'rightsintheworkplaceandtheboardroom,partofapushtowinovertraditionalworkingclasssupportersoftheo

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China underlines "shared human future" in promoting human rights

A senior Chinese diplomat on Wednesday stressed that in order to promote and protect human rights, all countries should join hands to build a community of a shared future for human beings, to work together for the realization of peace, development and win-win cooperation for all.

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Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday revoked landmark guidance to public schools letting transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice, reversing a signature initiative of former Democratic President Barack Obama.

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Myanmar to probe police over Rohingya abuse allegations

Myanmar is to investigate whether police have committed abuses against Rohingya Muslims, the government has said, after officials promised that allegations of atrocities against members of the Muslim minority would be looked into.

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Over one million people stage massive anti-Trump protests across U.S.

​Over one million people Saturday took to the streets and staged rallies across the United States to protest against President Donald Trump's first full day as the 45th U.S. President.

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Big strides achieved by China in human rights development

​Pursuing its own path in keeping with the national conditions, China has made remarkable achievements in its human rights development.