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In an open letter to FIFA’s president obtained by CBC News, more than a hundred international soccer players, including several Canadians, are calling on FIFA to reconsider its sponsorship by Saudi Arabian oil company. CBC | Sports News
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Economic hope or human rights headache? Italy’s migrant camp in Albania sparks debate
Albania, which sits across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, was until the early 1990s one of the most isolated communist regimes in the world. But a new migrant camp in the country, under Italian jurisdiction, represents the first time a European Union country has located the processing of asylum claims offshore. CBC | World News
Read More »Labour’s ‘clumsy and chaotic’ plans for workers rights will damage British businesses
The government’s overhaul of employment laws has been savaged by business leaders who warn it will stifle growth and could lead to job losses Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Labour’s new plans for workers rights are an ‘economic own goal’
The overhaul will stifle investment, depress wages and slow growth Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Notorious war criminal guilty of genocide claims breach of human rights in UK jail
The criminal, known as the butcher of Bosnia, was found guilty of war crimes in 2016. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Millions get new rights to compensation over dirty tap water, supply and service failures
Environment Secretary Steve Reed said households and businesses have been let down by water companies. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Labour to ‘strip residents of their rights’ to protest new housing developments
On Thursday’s fiery episode of The Division Bell podcast, the Express’ political editor Sam Lister warns about Labour’s housing plans. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Human Rights Watch report accuses Hamas, other militant groups of war crimes on Oct. 7
In a 236-page report published Wednesday, Human Rights Watch said Hamas and at least four other Palestinian armed groups committed war crimes by killing, torturing, taking hostages, looting and committing crimes involving sexual and gender-based violence during their attack on Israel. CBC | World News
Read More »Oilers target goalie Campbell for buyout, Lightning acquire rights to Guentzel
The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers on Sunday for the purpose of a buyout, while the Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev’s rights at NHL draft
The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft’s second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a big chunk of salary cap space in a matter of minutes. And the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move in hopes of addressing their blue-line needs. CBC | Sports News
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