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New Zealand to quash historical gay sex convictions

New Zealand has said it will move to quash historical convictions for consensual sex between men.

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British gov't rejects claims Brexit will destroy Northern Ireland peace agreement

​The British government rejected Sunday a claim by Gerry Adams, president of the Sinn Fein political party, that taking Northern Ireland out of the EU will destroy the agreement that restored peace to the island.

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Sailor witnesses amazing leaping shark in Australia

​A New South Wales (NSW) sailor in Australia has witnessed a rarely seen phenomenon when a three- meter white pointer shark leapt from the water.

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Former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush remains hospitalized

Former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush remains hospitalized in Houston for treatment of a respiratory-related ailment Thursday, a family spokesman said.