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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

Canada police arrest protesters as key bridge to US remains shut

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Protesters interact with police officers, who stand guard on a street after Windsor Police said they are starting to enforce a court order to clear truckers and supporters who have been protesting against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates by blocking access to the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada February … Read more

Canada police begin clearing protesters blocking key US-Canada bridge

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WINDSOR, Ontario, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States on Saturday, more than 12 hours after a court order came into effect that ended a blockade that had snarled international trade. The Ambassador Bridge, North America’s busiest land border crossing, had no traffic … Read more