Bill to eliminate corruption does not go far enough, say Indian activists and lawyers

Monday, August 8, 2011 A bill to eliminate corruption has been introduced into the lower house of India’s parliament, but critics including lawyers and human rights activists are skeptical of the measures contained. The Draft Lokpal Bill, introduced into parliament on Thursday, seeks to establish an ombudsman, or Lokpal, to Continue Reading

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Canada’s Toronto—Danforth (Ward 30) city council candidates speak

Saturday, November 4, 2006 On November 13, Toronto residents will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Toronto Centre (Ward 28). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Edward Chin, Paula Fletcher (incumbent), Continue Reading

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