A Japanese woman lawmaker who proposed a bill to protect teens from being exploited by the adult industry was laughed at by other MPs, shedding light on sexism in Japanese politics.
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Scientists Have Discovered A Rare And Massive Coral Reef At An Unprecedented Depth Near Tahiti
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Ukrainian Mothers Are Being Forced To Give Birth In Hospital Basements Due To Russian Bombing Attacks
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