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February 3, 2009

Iceland’s New PM Becomes First Lesbian to Head a Nation
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Iceland has a new prime minister a week after the Icelandic government
collapsed following protests over the nation’s devastated economy.
Johanna Sigurdardottir took power on Sunday. She is believed to be the
first lesbian to ever head a nation.



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