Around the World in 80 Words - #56

POLAND: Spurred by a rash of cases of father’s molesting young daughters, the lower house passed a law requiring chemical castration for those accused of rape against children or close relatives.

CHINA: During an eight-day holiday celebrating 60 years of communism, couples in Chongqing province will not be allowed to divorce. Government offices will be open to license marriages, though.

INDONESIA: Outgoing conservative Islamist legislators in this autonomous province voted unanimously to allow public stoning to death in cases of adultery.