FOCUS on firearm legislation: Australia
The National Firearms Agreement (NFA), a series of gun control laws that strictly regulate the ownership of semi-automatic and automatic firearms, heavily influenced Australia’s gun control policies.
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Focus on Child Soldiers: Sierra Leone
Rebel groups were funded in large part by former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who conducted the illegal trade of conflict, or “blood,” diamonds to finance the rebel groups in domestic conflict areas.
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Focus on Pornography Laws: China
Online pornography is strictly forbidden in China, but remains a multi-billion dollar industry evading the authorities.
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UN Deal in Nigeria’s Battle with Boko Haram
Boko Haram continues to attack rural areas despite denial from the government that such attacks are occurring, and many displaced people wish to return regardless of the risks.
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U.N. Security Council Votes to End Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Regional support in addition to international support is on display for the reduction of Haiti’s peacekeeping mission. Chilean president Michelle Bachelet promises her 400 troops in the U.N. operation will withdraw from Haiti.
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Human Rights Groups Condemn Belgium’s Deportation Law
The Belgian Chamber of Representatives adopted an extremely controversial counter-terrorism draft law, an addition to Foreigners Law, which previously allowed the deportation of convicted criminal foreigners with the oversight of a judicial officer.
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South Pacific Combats Climate Change with Floating Cities
By Abigail Cordaro Staff Writer Eco-friendly floating cities in the French Polynesian area of the South Pacific islands may become
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