For-profit service providers may use discrimination as a way to make more money.
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The Trump administration wants to privatize more of the federal bureaucracy. New research suggests this can lead to discrimination in essential government services.
Victoria’s model is pretty conservative compared to other jurisdictions that have legalised euthanasia or assisted dying.
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The Victorian assisted dying laws are based on those in Oregon, which are quite conservative. Laws in the Netherlands, Belgium and Canada are more relaxed.
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon is in a quandary.
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Barcelona has become the test case for separatists Europe over.
A makeshift memorial to the victims of the terrorist attack in Barcelona. Police killed five men August 18 believed to have been involved.
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With terrorists striking again in Spain and in Finland, one cannot help but ask – again – why people want to follow the Islamic State. Some new theories are emerging.
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According to a new study, the environment, especially traffic-air pollutants, can impact our genes and increase allergy risks prior to birth.
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A handful of countries have introduced anti-doping measures in high-street gyms. Let’s nip it in the bud.
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The way that the EU dealt with its CETA trade deal with Canada makes it clear to Britain that negotiating a free trade agreement will be very long and difficult.
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The CETA crisis will be resolved before long but the lessons of Wallonia point to a bigger European crisis.
Activist in the making.
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A new study of young Belgians shows the power of a political education.
Access to euthanasia in Belgium has been “expanding” but it’s not out of control.
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Let’s consider some of the oft-voiced concerns and whether they’re justified.
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Where and how you have the right to legally end your life.
The nuclear power plant in Doel, Belgium.
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Evidence suggests that the threat is not being taken seriously enough.
Is it fair to criticize Belgian security forces for not stopping last week’s bombing?
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Ensuring complete security against terrorist attacks, especially against vulnerable targets in Europe, is all but impossible. Here’s why.
Mourning in Brussels.
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Torn between localism and pan-Europeanism, the idea of “Belgium” means almost nothing.
A mourner lights candles in Brussels.
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The seeds of radicalisation were being sown long before Islamic State came along.
Prime Minister Charles Michel holds a press conference after the attacks.
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It’s going to take time and money, but the country must act on its terrorism problem.
A policeman stands guard outside the appartment where Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam was found.
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Terrorist attacks that are locally sourced and financed are very hard to detect.
Rome’s Trevi fountain lit up with the Belgian flag. Why do some violent acts prompt global artistic memorial, but not others?
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From Tintin weeping to spotlit buildings, images are rapidly circulating on social media as a way of comprehending the Brussels bombings. But where was the cartoon for those who died in Ankara? Are some tragedies “ungrievable”?
The world can only expect more attacks such that that took place in Brussels, as Islamic State continues to decline and lash out.
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Although not an intuitive conclusion, the Brussels attacks are actually indicative of Islamic State’s growing decline and desperation.
Messages of support in Brussels outside the bourse.
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Solidarity and support for those affected shows collective resilience of crowds in emergencies.