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Female candidates for the Indonesian National Police force are required to undergo virginity tests before they can become recruits.
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US Surveillance Requests Increased 250% In 5 Years, Google Transparency Report Shows
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Apple Questioned By Connecticut, PayPal On User Privacy Issues In Apple Watch, Apple Pay
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Egyptian Authorities Accused Of Torturing, Sexually Abusing Teenage Prisoners
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