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A gay lawyer in Tunisia is standing for election as the country's president. Mounir Baatour, 48, who leads a group called Shams, which seeks decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country, has officially applied for a place on the ballot ahead of the election on September 15.

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Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Edinburgh Fringe authorities to allow a giant inflatable vagina to fly over the famous festival. The 19-foot blimp named "Fanny" has allegedly been blocked by Fringe organisers and the local authority from taking to the skies over the largest art

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Tributes have been paid to the late barrister Philip Mooney QC, who passed away on Friday and was buried yesterday. Mr Mooney was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 1965, having studied at Trinity College Dublin. He took silk in 1983.

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International law firms CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang and DWF are advising on the administration of the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Business advisers BDO were appointed as administrators to the iconic Belfast shipyard last week and are now in talks with potential buyers, the Belfa

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UK officials will withdraw from EU meetings on European law and policy this week in anticipation of the UK's exit later this year, according to reports. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs last month that "very many brilliant UK officials" are "trapped in meeting after meeting in Brussels and Luxe

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Staff and clients of Belfast-based Carson McDowell will take to the dance floor later this year at a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired charity fundraiser. The "Carson McDowell Does Strictly" event in November will see 10 couples, a mix of clients and staff, compete to be crowned champions of the dance

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Police have warned they may take action against Facebook users commenting on the headshot of a convicted drug dealer to make fun of his receding hairline. More than 89,000 comments have been posted on a photo of Jermaine Taylor, 21, who is wanted by police for breach of his license conditions.

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