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Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Drag show artist Inga Tvivel, alias Jan Ericson from the theater group Among Dragons and Drag Queens, performed today the specially written "The Tale of Hatred & Threats" in the Swedish Parliament's first chamber hall. The cross-party seminar, where all Swedish Parliament parties were represented, was held due to the hostile reactions that drag artists have faced during storytelling sessions for children at libraries around the country.

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"

After weeks of violent protests, hundreds of dead, curfews and internet shutdowns, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country. It's a very hopeful moment, says South Asia expert Asheque Haque.

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"

Expert on Acquittal in War Crimes Trial: Difficulty with Evidence

It is difficult to find sufficient evidence for suspected war crimes abroad. This is highlighted by experts since a former Syrian brigadier general was acquitted by the Stockholm District Court.

Expert on Acquittal in War Crimes Trial: Difficulty with Evidence

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Thousands of civilians were injured or killed when the Assad regime's army launched a violent attack on the cities of Homs and Hama in the run-up to the Syrian civil war. A Syrian brigadier general who fled to Sweden is now being acquitted in a unique war crimes trial.

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"