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Swiss reject ban on animal testing in referendum

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Pharmaceutical industry opposed testing ban Tobacco advertising more restricted to protect youngsters Proposals on equity tax and media funding rejected ZURICH, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Swiss voters rejected a proposal by animal rights activists to make Switzerland the first country to ban medical and scientific experiments on animals, but approved tougher restrictions on cigarette advertising … Read more

Canadian judge grants order to stop protesters blocking US border bridge

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WINDSOR, Ontario / WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – A judge on Friday ordered an end to the four-day-long blockade of a Canada-US trade corridor by anti-coronavirus mandate protesters and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President Joe Biden quick action to end the crisis. The order could lead to police in the city of Windsor, Ontario, … Read more

Column: Rio’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition: Russell

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A sign adorns the building where mining company Rio Tinto has their office in Perth, Western Australia, November 19, 2015. REUTERS / David Gray Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Rio Tinto’s decision to go public with a self-damning report into its workplace culture should be … Read more