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Angola decriminalizing homosexuality took center stage on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

The European Union fines Mastercard €570.6 million for artificially raising...

The European Union fines Mastercard €570.6 million for artificially raising card payment costs within the bloc. The European Commission accuses Mastercard of hindering cross-border competition and limiting consumer choice by preventing retailers from seeking lower bank fees outside their home country. This fine is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to address the practices of U.S. credit-card companies.

Monday, 21 January, 2019

Angola decriminalizes homosexuality, marking a significant step towards LGBTQ+ rights...

Angola decriminalizes homosexuality, marking a significant step towards LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

Tuesday, 22 January, 2019

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó declares himself the President of Venezuela,...

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó declares himself the President of Venezuela, while incumbent President Nicolás Maduro refuses to recognize this claim. The United States, Canada, and several Latin American nations recognize Guaidó as the legitimate president, while Maduro severs diplomatic ties with the U.S. and orders American diplomats to leave the country. The Venezuelan military remains loyal to Maduro.

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

The parliament of Greece votes in favor of changing the...

The parliament of Greece votes in favor of changing the name of the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia, ending a long-standing naming dispute between the two countries.

Thursday, 24 January, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismisses Canada's ambassador to China,...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismisses Canada's ambassador to China, John McCallum, due to his controversial remarks about the extradition of Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou. McCallum's comments on the flawed extradition request and his suggestion that dropping the request would be beneficial to Canada sparked controversy. McCallum had a personal connection to China, and his dismissal follows a diplomatic strain between Canada and China.

Friday, 25 January, 2019

An antibiotic-resistant gene originally found in bacteria from India is...

An antibiotic-resistant gene originally found in bacteria from India is discovered in a remote Arctic environment, 8,000 miles away in a Norwegian archipelago. This finding highlights the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance on a global scale. Antibiotic resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, and the emergence and proliferation of antibiotic-resistant genes pose significant challenges in tracking and addressing this issue.

Saturday, 26 January, 2019

The Corruption Perceptions Index names Somalia as the most corrupt...

The Corruption Perceptions Index names Somalia as the most corrupt country, followed by South Sudan and Syria. Denmark retains its position as the least corrupt country. The United States drops out of the top 20 least corrupt countries for the first time since 2011, signaling a decline in its perceived corruption levels.

Sunday, 27 January, 2019