If New York voters approve proposition No. 2 on the ballot next week, their 213 legislators will join the digital age. Their desks in the ornate chambers of the Capitol will have computers instead of thick stacks of bills ...
Internet
Oct 28, 2014
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California became the first US state Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags, as Governor Jerry Brown signed the measure into law.
Environment
Sep 30, 2014
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New measures brought in to tackle forced marriage have been welcomed by a national charity based at The University of Nottingham.
Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2014
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Almost seven years have passed since Ontario's street-racing legislation hit the books and, according to one Western researcher, it has succeeded in putting the brakes on the number of convictions and, more importantly, injuries ...
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2014
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Some recent high-profile crimes have started people thinking about how we should handle those who break the law using digital technologies. Criminal sentencing is decided by the type of crime and a range of factors, such ...
Security
Mar 20, 2014
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Turkish President Abdullah Gul has approved a controversial bill which critics said aims to increase government controls over the internet.
Internet
Feb 18, 2014
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Turkey's Parliament has approved legislation that would tighten government controls over the Internet.
Internet
Feb 5, 2014
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A 60-million-euro ($81 million) fund set up by Google to help French media develop their presence on the Internet was launched Thursday following a deal to settle a row over royalty payments.
Internet
Sep 19, 2013
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress in support of comprehensive immigration overhaul legislation.
Business
Sep 18, 2013
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Russia's State Duma has approved legislative amendments that mean tougher punishments for poaching and trafficking of rare species will come into force. The draft law was submitted by President Putin in March 2013 following ...
Ecology
Aug 12, 2013
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