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Cheating may be underreported across Canada's universities and colleges

Jan 16, 2020 09:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Media have reported allegations of creative cheating strategies at universities across Canada, including hacking grades, bribery and breaking into offices to steal exams. Nursing students at Brandon University are...

Reynhard Sinaga case: why male victims and survivors need their own support system

Jan 14, 2020 00:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The crimes of Reynhard Sinaga described by prosecutors as the most prolific rapist in British history have shocked and horrified many people. But the case has also highlighted that rape doesnt just happen to...

Weinstein jurors must differentiate between consent and compliance – which research shows isn't easy

Jan 14, 2020 00:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Did the women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault consent to his sexual advances of their own free will, or were they coerced? Jurors answers to this question will be critical in determining the outcome of...

Prison sentence for creator of first CRISPR babies reignites ethical debate

Jan 06, 2020 16:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

A month ago, there were countless commentaries on the one-year anniversary of the news that Chinese researcher He Jiankui had created the worlds first genome-edited twins. Now, commentaries are focused on the news that...

New laws are unraveling and weaponizing citizenship in India

Dec 24, 2019 08:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Nearly two million residents of Indias eastern state of Assam are at risk of losing citizenship. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) published by the state government in August 2019 declares people who cannot prove...

India's new citizenship act legalizes a Hindu nation

Dec 19, 2019 01:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Indias recently passed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 is a frontal assault on the idea of India as a secular, pluralist democracy. For the first time, legal sanction has been given to the recasting of India as a...

Digital Currency Revolution

There’s no stopping cryptocurrency, say’s Indian lawmaker

Dec 16, 2019 09:39 am UTC| Digital Currency Law

Cryptocurrency is a divisive topic in India with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) known for its anti-Bitcoin stance. On the other end of the spectrum, however, are prominent personalities who believe that the country cannot...

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Economy

U.S. Treasuries narrowly mixed ahead of November JOLTs job openings, FOMC speeches

The U.S. Treasuries remained narrowly mixed during Fridays afternoon session ahead of the countrys JOLTs job openings data for the month of November, scheduled to be released today by 15:00GMT and FOMC members Harker and...

German bunds tad higher despite rise in Eurozone December CPI

The German bunds remained tad higher during European trading session Friday after investors have shrugged-off the rise in Eurozones consumer price inflation for the month of December, released today. The German 10-year...

Australia’s headline inflation seen at 0.7 pct q/q in Q4, rise to 1.9 pct y/y: ANZ Research

Australias headline inflation is expected to come in at 0.7 percent q/q in Q4, with the annual rate rising to 1.9 percent, according to the latest report from ANZ Research. The largest contributor to the headline figure...

NZ headline CPI likely to rise 0.5 pct q/q in December quarter, says ANZ Research

New Zealands headline consumer price inflation (CPI) for the December quarter is expected to have risen 0.5 percent q/q, with annual inflation accelerating to 1.9% from 1.5% in Q3, according to the latest report from ANZ...

BI likely to maintain policy rate at 5 pct on Jan 23, remain open to future rate cuts: Scotiabank

The Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to maintain its policy rate at 5 percent at its monetary policy meeting on January 23, but with the door remaining open to future rate cuts amid Indonesias benign inflation outlook,...

Politics

Donald Trump vs. Apple legal dispute looms as POTUS slams the company’s refusal to unlock criminal’s iPhones

It looks like Apple will soon be dragged into a legal fight against President Donald Trump and the US Department of Justice. The point of contention this time is the companys alleged refusal to cooperate with investigators...

Ivanka Trump says White House wants private sector involved in the fight against human trafficking

Ivanka Trump said on Tuesday that the White House is committed to ending human trafficking but added that the government needs the involvement of the private sector as well. President Donald Trumps daughter and senior...

Melania Trump humiliated: First Lady's 'garbage bag' outfit mocked on social media

The United States First Lady Melania Trump is often under heavy scrutiny for everything she does, and her sartorial choices are included. Her outfit during her most recent appearance at an event earned her criticism on...

Melania Trump attracted negative comments for her fashion choice at a football game

Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attracted all kinds of reactions when they appeared at a College Football game in New Orleans. The First Couple attended the playoff on Jan. 14, and the FLOTUS was shamed for her...

Melania Trump revelation: First Lady 'never a supermodel' according to former roommate

One of the things United States First Lady Melania Trump is talked about is her work as a supermodel. However, that may not be true, according to her former roommate in New York City. Politicalflare reports that the...

Science

NASA: Hidden room at Cape Canaveral revealed agency's secret space reconnaissance mission

The Cold War saw the United States and the Soviet Union go head to head in what was deemed the Space Race in the early 1960s. A documentary reveals how a secret space mission by NASA was revealed. The documentary NASAs...

NASA: Hubble Space Telescope captures Eta Carinae star system eruptions

If there is one thing to know about space, it is that the phenomena that take place within the galaxies and star systems can be amazing. The Hubble Space Telescope for one, recently captured one of the brightest star...

Archeologists discover Aztec gold slab looted by Cortes

Spanish conquistadors were known to have looted riches from faraway lands as part of their efforts to colonize. A new report reveals that a gold slab that was found in Mexico was indeed looted by none other than famed...

Volcanoes: Which volcanoes are likely to erupt in 2020

The Pacific Ring of Fire is the portion of the world filled with volcanoes and is where most earthquakes take place. A new report reveals that more volcanic eruptions are going to happen this year, and a volcanologist...

Asteroids: Impact of Bennu asteroid can cause 185-foot tsunami

Many asteroids have been spotted by space agencies all over the world passing by the Earths orbit. Now, experts have predicted what kind of natural disaster that could occur should a giant asteroid hit the planet. A...

Technology

‘Elder Scrolls 6’ release date, rumors: Why Black Marsh could be an interesting location choice

The Elder Scrolls 6 release date will definitely arrive - Bethesdas Todd Howard already confirmed that the studio is working on it in E3 2018. But the bad news is, its going to be a long wait for fans. Bethesda Is...

Apple iPad Pro 2020 release date, price, specs rumors: Gadget expected to have mmWave 5G support and miniLED display

While the Apple iPad Pro 2020 release date has not been officially announced yet, tech watchers believe that its long overdue and would likely arrive this year. Heres what recent reports say about the upcoming...

iOS 14: Fans hope to see expanded multitasking support and notification customization

There are still a few more months for tech fans to speculate on the new features and improvements that Apple would introduce through the iOS 14. When it comes to tech wish lists, the possibilities are endless. However, it...

‘PUBG Mobile’ update 0.17.0 to add Death Cam and Extreme Cold Mode

The latest PUBG Mobile patch has just been released, but gaming fans are already on the lookout for the new features arriving soon with the version 0.17.0. As usual, it will deliver new content and gameplay functions. But...

Pixelbook 2 release could be imminent as Google’s response to Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook

There is still no official word on Googles plans for the Pixelbook 2. However, the announcement of Samsungs first-ever Chromebook with high-end specs and features could be the push Google needs. The Galaxy-branded...