Canada has introduced legislation to implement a United Nations declaration that outlines and protects the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world, a move that was welcomed as an “important step”. In a news conference on Thursday alongside Indigenous leaders, Justice Minister David Lametti outlined […]
Day: December 3, 2020
Trump administration accuses Facebook of exploiting H1-B visas
The United States Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against US workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H-1B visas. The Justice Department said Facebook had “refused” to […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts. The legal defeat on a 4-3 ruling […]
Egypt releases rights activists after global pressure
Egypt released three staff members of a leading human rights organisation following a concerted international campaign to free them – including concern expressed by US President-elect Joe Biden’s team. Police arrested the three on charges of “joining a terror group” and “spreading false news” after […]
Egypt releases rights activists after global pressure
Egypt released three staff members of a leading human rights organisation following a concerted international campaign to free them – including concern expressed by US President-elect Joe Biden’s team. Police arrested the three on charges of “joining a terror group” and “spreading false news” after […]
Egypt releases rights activists after global pressure
Egypt released three staff members of a leading human rights organisation following a concerted international campaign to free them – including concern expressed by US President-elect Joe Biden’s team. Police arrested the three on charges of “joining a terror group” and “spreading false news” after […]
Another monolith erected, this time in southern California
A monolith has been spotted in Southern California that appears to be similar to one discovered in the Utah desert and another that was found in Romania. It is unclear who placed the monolith on a hiking trail in Atascadero, about halfway between San Francisco […]
Another monolith erected, this time in southern California
A monolith has been spotted in Southern California that appears to be similar to one discovered in the Utah desert and another that was found in Romania. It is unclear who placed the monolith on a hiking trail in Atascadero, about halfway between San Francisco […]
Another monolith erected, this time in southern California
A monolith has been spotted in Southern California that appears to be similar to one discovered in the Utah desert and another that was found in Romania. It is unclear who placed the monolith on a hiking trail in Atascadero, about halfway between San Francisco […]
US: Arctic Refuge oil and gas lease sale set for early January
The Trump administration has announced plans to sell oil and gas leasing rights next month for a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), a move that environmental and Indigenous groups said threatened the sprawling wildlife reserve in Alaska. In a statement on Thursday, […]