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Oklahoma AG drops charge against officer who slammed elderly man during traffic dispute

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Prosecutors said in Gibsons affidavit of probable cause that Vu sustained a brain bleed, along with fractures to his neck and eye socket. The incident also sparked outrage within Oklahoma Citys Vietnamese community. Vu then tapped Gibsons chest with the back of his hand, saying: “Shut up.”

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Canada, First Nations reach $8B settlement agreement over drinking water advisories

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The Canadian federal government reached a nearly $8 billion agreement Friday with First Nation leaders to settle a lawsuit over the lack of access to clean drinking water in their communities. The agreement includes $1.5 and] provides First Nations with compensation for hardships that we should not have had to experience.”

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UK dispatch: Parliament holds special debate on atrocities against Afghan Hazaras

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Last Wednesday the UK Parliament held its first-ever debate dedicated to genocide against the Hazaras , a mainly Shia Muslim community in Afghanistan and Pakistan often targeted for their Asiatic features and Mongolian heritage. Under the Taliban regime, Hazaras are completely marginalised from any political inclusion in Afghanistan.

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UN intellectual property agency approves first global treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge

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The negotiation for the new Treaty was initiated in 1999 with a proposal by Colombia and began at WIPO in 2001, where discussions were notable for their inclusion of indigenous peoples as well as local communities. The approval on Friday by consensus of 193 WIPO member states marked the climax of the 25 years negotiation process.

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Chile’s Lithium Boom: A Green Revolution or Environmental Ruin?

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These pressures are further compounded by social tensions , as Indigenous communities are frequently excluded from decision-making processes, raising concerns about environmental justice and the equitable governance of natural resources. Together with the CDE, they sued Minera Escondida Ltda., Albemarle Ltda.,

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Stick Around: 4 Ideas to Keep Associates from Leaving Your Law Firm

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What can law firms do to solve the associate retention quandary and make their culture “stickier?” Big Salaries Aren’t a Sustainable Solution. Sure, the money helps to dig folks out of debt, but absent an inclusive culture or focus on professional development, big salaries are a fleeting solution to a larger staffing problem.

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Canadian courts approve $8B settlement agreement on safe drinking water for First Nation Communities

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A Canadian federal court and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba issued a joint decision Wednesday approving an approximate $8 billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and First Nation communities regarding access to clean and safe drinking water. ” The settlement agreement was still awaiting court approval.

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