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Tougher sex crime law in India after rape protestsIndia approved on Thursday a tougher new law to punish sex crimes, including death for repeat rape offenders, after the fatal gang rape of a student in December sparked unprecedented protests over the treatment of women in the More… |
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Bahrain to implement tougher rally lawsBahrain is formulating new legal measures to ensure opposition protests do not harm the kingdom's economy, a report said. The steps are the brainchild of leading MPs and Shura Council members who have pledged to give priority More… |
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Bahrain vows action to end violationsBahrain's government has vowed to take action to put an end to violations, incitement and calls to break the law in the kingdom and to take steps to maintain security and stability. Chairing More… |
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AAOIFI issues 7 standards for Islamic financeThe Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has introduced new guidelines for applying religious law to finance, as it prepares to launch a sweeping review of the industry. The seven new standards, More… |
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Tough laws urged on police attackers in BahrainTough new laws are urgently needed to stop increasing attacks on Bahrain's policemen, a top government minister has warned. Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa last night called for 15 years in jail for those incitin More… |
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Opposition grows against anti-piracy billsSome members of the US Congress switched sides to oppose antipiracy legislation as protests blanketed the internet on Wednesday, turning Wikipedia dark and putting black slashes on Google and other sites as if they had been censored. Conte More… |
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Opposition grows against anti-piracy billsSome members of the US Congress switched sides to oppose antipiracy legislation as protests blanketed the internet on Wednesday, turning Wikipedia dark and putting black slashes on Google and other sites as if they had been censored. Conte More… |
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Egypt govt to amend electoral lawEgypt's military-backed government said it would amend a law for upcoming elections, the state news agency reported. The decision comes before Sunday's deadline for changes demanded by political parties trying to counter the influence of f More… |
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UAE to introduce new business lawsUAE’s Ministry of Economy is in the process of developing new laws as part of modernising the legislative system and enhancing the business environment in line with the UAE strategic vision for 2021. The new laws will cover foreign investm More… |
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Laws to protect migrants urged in BahrainBahrain should introduce tough new laws to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers, according to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. Female domestic helpers are still suffering from multiple forms of abuse including t More… |
