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Poland's New Abortion Law Draws Women Protestors
A horde of Polish women gathered to protest against the new abortion laws which were implemented by ruling party (PiS). The new rule has banned the abortion of malformed feotus, which counted for 98% of legal abortions in the previous year. It is estimated that over 2,00,000 abortions are being carried out either illegally or abroad, report states.
Tags: Poland, European Union, Abortion, Protests, Pregnant women, Covid-19
Courtesy: BBC News
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Peres Jepchirchir Breaks Her Own World Record In Half Marathon
The Kenyan long-distance runner Peres Jepchirchir won gold at the World Athletics half marathon championship to beat her own women's half marathon world record. The 27-year-old had set the new record timing of one hour, five minutes, and 16 seconds, which is 18 seconds lesser from the previous record set by her in Prague this September. The marathon took place at a four-lap course in Gdynia, Poland.
Tags: Poland, Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir, World Record
Courtesy: ESPN
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Poland: World War II Bomb "Tallboy" Blasts While Being Defused
"Tallboy"- a World War II bomb - blew underwater in Poland while being defused on October 14. Reportedly, the bomb was used by the Royal Air Force against a Nazi battleship in 1945, and was later discovered near a port in 2019. Also known as an "earthquake bomb", "Tallboy" was stuffed with explosives that were equally disastrous as around 3.6 tonnes of Trinitrotoluene (TNT). However, no one was injured in the blast.
Tags: World War II, Poland, Tall Boy, Bomb
Courtesy: The Telegraph
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French Open Women's Singles: Iga Swiatek Becomes First Polish to Win a Grand Slam
Iga Swiatek outlasted Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the finals of the French Open to become the first Polish to win a Grand Slam title. Though Iga stumbled slightly at the beginning, she gradually gained pace to take down the American, who was hampered by a thigh injury. The 19-year-old Iga Swiatek, is also the lowest-ranked woman to win the title and had earlier won a junior grand slam.
Tags: Iga Swiatek, French Open, Grand Slam Singles, Poland
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Poland: Idea Bank Owner Czarnecki Charged for Fraudulent Activities
Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro on September 21 stated that the state prosecutors have filed a case against Idea Bank owner and billionaire Leszek Czarnecki for fraudulent activities. Czarnecki is accused of misleading clients while selling bonds. However, Czarnecki's lawyer denied the allegations and called them "ridiculous". The court said that it will review the matter next month. Reportedly, Czarnecki, if convicted, may end up… read-more
Tags: Poland, Bank, Cheating, Idea Bank
Courtesy: Reuters
