Tag Archive: freedom

on December 1, 2014 in World News

Eroding civil rights for political gain

Eroding civil rights for political gain One of the fundamental principles of democracy is that of open courts, where citizens have the right to face their accusers and all the evidence against them. Now, that principle is under threat from legislation being steamrolled through Parliament. In anti-terrorism legislation and a bill on victims’ rights, courts will be able to take secret testimony and evidence from anonymous accusers and sources. In some cases, the accused won’t know who’s accusing him. There could be national-security cases when even the judge won’t know all the details. So how are people to defend themselves… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

After a record run of profits, Canada’s Big Six banks brace for shift

After a record run of profits, Canada’s Big Six banks brace for shift Canadian banks’ record run of profits is finally showing signs of cooling as the number of high growth businesses dwindles, prompting the country’s largest lenders to prepare for a much more challenging year ahead. The Big Six banks report their fourth-quarter earnings this week, starting with Bank of Montreal on Tuesday. Expectations for profits are encouraging, driven by capital markets activity that should cap off a phenomenal year. But the focus has already shifted to what lies in the near future, where revenue growth will be tougher… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Aboriginal gravesites halt $40M development plan in Abbotsford

Aboriginal gravesites halt $40M development plan in Abbotsford Both sides in showdown agree province’s heritage conservation laws aren’t working A B.C. developer is calling on the province to fix gaps in heritage conservation laws, after the City of Abbotsford recently rejected his bid to build a farm equipment dealership on a property believed to be the site of aboriginal mass graves. “This is a huge problem,” said John Glazema, director of Corpus Management Group, who lives in Abbotsford. “I feel betrayed because there shouldn’t be these types of encumbrances against private properties without having it highlighted on land title.” At… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Corruption rethink: Putin bill features more targeted approach to penalties

Corruption rethink: Putin bill features more targeted approach to penalties Russian President Vladimir Putin has drafted a new anti-corruption bill, proposing correctional labor be used as punishment and a decrease in the amount of fines for minor offences. The new motion aims to perfect the national anti-corruption legislation, reads the explanatory note published on the Kremlin website along with the draft. Currently there is little disincentive for offenders to commit more serious crimes, since the punishment available law is the same as for lesser ones. The note also claims that the current practice of variable fines, according to the amount… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Muhammad tops charts as No. 1 baby name in UK

Muhammad tops charts as No. 1 baby name in UK The most popular name for baby boys in the UK is Muhammad, according to a new chart for 2014 compiled by BabyCentre. The name, also spelled as Mohammed and often given after the Muslim prophet, has seen an enormous gain in popularity, jumping 27 ranks. “Traditionally Mohammed is often given to the first-born boy in Muslim families,” managing editor at parenting website BabyCentre, Sarah Redshaw, told the Mirror. “The increase of other Arabic names in the top 100 shows the ever-increasing diversity of the UK today.” READ MORE: Change of… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Flu vaccine kills 13 in Italy; death toll rises

Flu vaccine kills 13 in Italy; death toll rises A flu vaccine manufactured by Novartis is killing people in Italy, with the death toll now rising to 13 people according to a reports from The Age, News.com and WAtoday.com.au. [1] [2] [3] “The number of people who have died in Italy after being administered a flu vaccine made by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has risen to 13,” say reports. The deaths occurred “within 48 hours of being administered the [vaccine]” and Italian health authorities have issued a partial ban on the vaccination batches believed to be causing the fatalities. Because… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Sony executive heralds a revolution in virtual reality

Sony executive heralds a revolution in virtual reality High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email [email protected] to buy additional rights. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e60b8d4a-773d-11e4-a082-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz3Kf11XLwj Virtual reality will revolutionise the gaming market in just two years, according to the head of Sony’s PlayStation business in the Americas, as the Japanese electronics group readies its Project Morpheus headset to rival Facebook’s Oculus Rift. In an interview ahead of an event this week to mark the 20th anniversary of the… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

VIP paedophile ring ‘abused teenage boy INSIDE Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle’

Deputy: The 16-year-old was approached by notorious paedophile Sir Peter Hayman   VIP paedophile ring ‘abused teenage boy INSIDE Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle’ The boy, then just 16, told how he was the victim of “exploitation of the highest order” – the claims could now be the subject of a police investigation A teenage boy working at Buckingham Palace revealed he was groomed and sexually abused by a VIP paedophile ring there. The lad was also assaulted at the Royal Family’s Scottish retreat Balmoral, according to shocking Home Office files, reports the Sunday People. In a heartbreaking note, the… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Chris Rock: Bill Clinton Is A ‘Dick’

Chris Rock: Bill Clinton Is A ‘Dick’ Few in the Hollywood community are willing to voice negative opinions about Bill Clinton, but comedian Chris Rock is an exception. “He’s a dick, but you’re talking about a guy who’s embarrassed his wife,” he said in an interview with New York Magazine, recalling that in 2008 the former president was blasting Obama on the campaign trail to defend his wife, which angered black voters. Rock added that he “couldn’t judge” Clinton, joking that the former president had to choose between Hillary and all the black people in the world. “The hell with… View Article

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on December 1, 2014 in World News

Washington Mother Shoots Home Intruder To Save Children On Thanksgiving

Washington Mother Shoots Home Intruder To Save Children On Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving Day an Edmonds, Washington, mother shot an alleged home invader to protect herself and her four sleeping children. According to KIRO TV, the 22-year-old suspect began “pounding” on the mother’s door at 3:15 a.m. Police say he pounded so loud for so long that the mother thought she must know the person. So she cracked the door open to see who it was and that it when the suspect pushed his way into the home. When she realized she did not know him it was too late, he… View Article

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