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Newsline 06.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC
World
Iranian women defiant against compulsory hijab
A new wave of protests against the compulsory wearing of hijab has spread across Iran, resulting in the arrests of tens of women. The government has accused the protesters of being under the influence of drugs.
Remainers launch campaign for second Brexit referendum
Brexit opponents have begun pushing for a new referendum in the hopes that British voters will have had a change of heart about leaving the European Union. That may just be so, reports Samira Shackle from London.
'Risk of violence spiraling' in Cameroon after attack on police
France has condemned attacks by suspected English-speaking separatists in Cameroon that killed three policemen. Cameroon's conflict could threaten regional stability, warns Paul Melly of Chatham House.
News
Taiwan
Taiwan earthquake leaves buildings toppled
A 6.4 strength quake has caused a hotel to collapse near Taiwan's coast. The earthquake came just two days after twin tremors shook the same region of the country.
Polish president to sign controversial Holocaust bill into law
Andrzej Duda has said he will sign a bill penalizing persons referring to Poland's role during the Holocaust. The law has been demanded in Poland but flies in the face of criticism by Israel and the United States.
Jacob Zuma
South Africa postpones state of nation address amid possible Zuma recall
President Jacob Zuma was due to lay out the national agenda and the speech's postponement is a major embarrassment. Many members of his ANC party want recently-elected leader Cyril Ramaphosa to be president.
Sports
German Cup live: Paderborn vs. Bayern Munich
Can Paderborn pull off the shock of the decade and beat Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the German Cup? Follow live updates right here of this David versus Goliath contest.

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