German Soldiers Demand Equal Underwear for Women
In Bonn, soldiers call for parity with men over olive drab underpants. Claire Marienfeld, Germany’s military ombudswoman, notes men get NATO standard olive drab underwear while women receive a 450 mark three year allowance for white underwear. Some male soldiers protest women’s hair length and jewelry allowances as well.
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Markets Slump Deepens On Global Stock Declines
Toronto and New York stock markets extended losses at midday with the TSE 300 down 41.2 to 4 914.1 and volume rising to 29.1 million shares. Dow Jones slid 89.95 to 5 309.56 as investors digest weak profit outlooks and inflation fears. IMAX, Newbridge, Sceptre, Biochem Pharma and Biovail were notable movers amid broader declines.
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Treasury Board to extend same sex partner benefits nationwide
Canada’s Treasury Board says it will comply with a June 18 human rights tribunal ruling to extend medical and dental benefits to same sex partners of federal employees, affecting about 470,000 workers plus military RCMP and pensioners. The decision includes federally regulated firms and costs about 1.8 million dollars annually. The government seeks judicial review on two points, while pledging to stop discriminatory provisions in federal plans. Equality activists welcomed the move though criticized the pace and scope of compliance.
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John Fisher
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Judge condemns RCMP shackling of inmate in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan provincial court judge Rosemary Weisgerber called the RCMP practice deplorable after Verna Clarke was shackled for at least 10 hours in a dark cell, unable to reach a toilet. Clarke, 29, was found not guilty of assaulting an officer after rcpt. He argued the restraint rendered her not in lawful custody when the alleged attack occurred.
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Canada Tops UN Human Development List For Third Year
Canada holds first among 174 nations in the 1996 UN Human Development Report, based on life expectancy health education and living standards though gaps between rich and poor remain a concern. Sweden moves to first when gender inequality is included. the report calls for debt relief development aid and broader access to markets.
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United Nations
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Netherlands
James Gustave Speth
UN Development Program
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Canada Tops List As Most Livable Nation Says UN
The United Nations places Canada first in livability for 1993, rising from ninth last year due to higher income data. Canada reports a 77.5 year average life expectancy, above the 74.3 year industrial-country average, with strong public spending on health education and social security.
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United Nations
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New Alberta liquor rule eases in-car alcohol transport
Edmonton readers learn that Alberta now allows carrying opened liquor in passenger areas of vehicles. Critics fear drinking and driving will rise, while officials note many cars lack trunks making previous rules hard to enforce.
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