Alarm raised as journalist killings rise worldwide
The International Press Institute urged governments to pursue justice for journalists' deaths, citing 53 slayings this year. Colombia reported ten deaths, Afghanistan eight, and three each in Palestinian-held areas and the Philippines, as total nears last year's toll.
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Anti-terror bills spark civil liberties concerns at summits
Canadian MPs and activists voice alarm over Bills C-42 and C-36 which would let the defence minister designate security zones and remove unauthorized people. Critics warn powers could suppress protests at upcoming G-8 and Summit of the Americas events while officials note no change to access at CFB Suffield.
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Anti Taliban fighters close in on Kandahar
Tribal fighters clash with Taliban near Kandahar airport as air support from US forces continues. Gen Pace calls the Kandahar situation fluid while negotiations pursue Taliban surrender. A tribal leader says about 80 Taliban were captured near the airport.
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Bassano builds heliport for health centre use
A Bassano resident donates funding and local volunteers mobilize to fund and construct a helicopter pad for Bassano Health Center. The project costs about 9000 dollars with cement work and safety fencing, enabling safer STARS Air Ambulance landings and transport.
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