#HONGKONG: Parliament Makes It A Crime To Disrespect China's National Anthem

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Pro-democracy lawmakers attempted to disrupt a debate on a controversial bill involving China's national anthem. The vote passed on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Hong Kong's parliament on Thursday voted to pass a controversial bill that makes it a crime to disrespect the Chinese national anthem.

The legislature’s pro-Beijing majority said the move was necessary for Hong Kong citizens to show appropriate respect for the anthem, called "March of the Volunteers."

Protecting legislators dumped foul smelling chemicals on the parliament's carpeting before being ejected from the chamber.

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#FRANCE: New Law Requires Classrooms Display French, EU Flags

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after a new law was passed in the nation's National Assembly, all French classrooms are now required to display both the French and European Union flags. Supporters describe it as “an important step forward” for French education, but the move is not without criticism.

The national motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” must also appear, along with the words from the national anthem “La Marseillaise."

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#THEPHILIPPINES: Bill Would Punish Those Who Refuse To Sing National Anthem With Gusto

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Filipino citizens could be fined or jailed for refusing to sing their national anthem with appropriate gusto under a new bill proposed by the country’s parliament. The law, approved by the House of Representatives, requires that singing along when the anthem, the Lupang Hinirang, is played a public gatherings "shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor."

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