Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was reportedly denied entry to an Australian pub as he was not carrying correct identification. Many Australian pubs have introduced strict entry requirements in a bid to curb alcohol-related violence. The prince was eventually allowed in following intervention by diplomatic protection officers.
Indian woman allowed divorce over toilet
A woman in India has been granted permission to divorce her husband after the man refused to install a toilet in their home. The woman, who is in her 20s, had been married to the man for five years, during which time she had to relieve herself in nearby fields.
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