News tagged with parliamentary debate
Debate starting on new French Internet piracy bill
(AP) -- Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament are to start debate Tuesday on a new version of a bill aimed at cracking down on online piracy by cutting the Internet connections of those who illegally download movies ...
Jul 21, 2009 |
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'More carrot, less stick' needed to regulate the press
A new report published by Oxford University's Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) argues that a 'carrot rather than stick' approach might be recommended in the framing of any future press regulation.
May 01, 2012 |
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Human rights today suffer from a 'democratic deficit': UK report
A new report finds that while there has been an increase in the UK parliament's involvement in debates about human rights over the last decade, and in the quality of that debate, there is still considerable ...
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Apr 18, 2012 |
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Pacific nation may buy Fiji land as climate refuge
(AP) -- Fearing that climate change could wipe out their entire Pacific archipelago, the leaders of Kiribati are considering an unusual backup plan: moving the populace to Fiji.
Mar 09, 2012 |
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European Internet campaigners battle ACTA
A controversial international accord billed as a way to beat online piracy has sparked a fightback led by Internet users in ex-communist countries who say the region's past underlines the need to defend freedom.
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Should we all look to change travel habits earlier rather than giving up driving when we get old?
A major UK's report looking into the travel habits, needs and issues surrounding driving in old age has found that older people have a mixed range of views to changing their habits and or opting to use other ...
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Dec 15, 2011 |
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Australia passes controversial carbon pollution tax
Australia passed its controversial pollution tax Tuesday in a sweeping and historic reform aimed at lowering carbon emissions blamed for climate change, after years of fierce debate.
Nov 08, 2011 |
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Australian parliament passes divisive carbon tax
Australia's lower house on Wednesday passed a contentious new tax on carbon pollution to combat climate change which has angered many voters and threatens Prime Minister Julia Gillard's hold on power.
Oct 12, 2011 |
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York researchers publish major study on crisis in Yemen
Facing the complexities of popular unrest, the threat of civil war and the continuing war on terror, Yemen poses both a major concern and challenging dilemmas for international policy makers.
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Jun 07, 2011 |
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Twitter diplomacy new face of foreign relations
(AP) -- When Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt couldn't reach his counterpart in Bahrain by traditional means of communication, he turned to Twitter.
May 26, 2011 |
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German cabinet approves CO2 storage bill
Germany's cabinet approved a draft law on storing carbon dioxide underground on Wednesday after months of debate as Europe's top economy wrangles over energy policy following Japan's nuclear disaster.
Apr 13, 2011 |
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