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Iceland’s New PM Becomes First Lesbian to Head a Nation

HeadlineFeb 03, 2009

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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