Refugee Ban Criticized In Canada
The Canadian government expands refugee controls sparking protests from church and human rights groups. The Canadian Council of Churches has taken the provisions to court while officials say an emergency program will screen the backlog of about 85 000 cases over two years. Immigration Minister Barbara McDougall says there will be no amnesty this time and emphasizes restoring integrity to the system amid tighter rules at ports of entry. Dan Heap of the NDP links refugee numbers to global conflicts and easier jet travel.
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Toronto
Canada
Canadian Council of ‘Churches
Tom Clark
Council
Barbara McDougall
U.S
Dan Heap
Socialist New Democratic Party
Austrian Tourist Fined for Whale Harassment in Hawaii
An Austrian tourist, Peter Gottwald, pleaded guilty to harassing whales off Hawaii and was fined 1500 dollars. US Magistrate Daral Conklin said the fine reflects the severity of the offense. a U.S. citizen would face jail. The plea capped the case with no jail time. US Attorney Dan Bent approved the plea. Gottwald said he wished to return home.
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Honolulu
Itotis
U.S
Daral Conklin
Peter Gottwald
Zen
USS. Attorney's
Dan Bent
Gottwald
Sting video triggers Long Beach police probe over racially charged arrest
A white Long Beach officer was secretly filmed pushing an off duty black Hawthorne sergeant through a plate glass window in a sting aimed at exposing police racism. The city council asked county prosecutors to investigate the conduct, pledging a thorough inquiry and possible action if brutality or racism is proven. NBC televised the footage, prompting NAACP leaders to call for oversight and a citizen review board.
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Long Beach
Calif
Thomas J. Clark
Curt Livesay
Los Angeles
Andy Reynolds
Hawthorne
Don Jackson
Nbc-Tv News
Jackson
NBC
National News
Frank Berry
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
James Hanklad
Ernie Kell
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