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Egyptian authorities arrest hundreds of civilians connected to planned protests in advance of UN climate conference – JURIST

In the weeks prior to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Egyptian authorities have arrested hundreds of people in for allegedly planning and supporting protests set take place during the conference. At […]

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Here’s what the US midterm elections will mean for crypto regulation

Wall Street typically likes it when control of the White House, House, and Senate is divided between Republicans and Democrats. It leads to political gridlock, which makes it tough for lawmakers to […]

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Australia-based casino fined $77.2M for non-compliance with gambling regulations – JURIST

Australia’s Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) Monday released a statement outlining that casino operator Crown Melbourne has been fined 120 million Australian dollars ($77.2 million) for failure to comply with […]

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FTSE 100 bosses enjoy bumper bonuses despite uptick in ESG-linked remuneration

The top brass at FTSE 100 companies have enjoyed bumper bonus payouts this year, despite a majority of firms linking remuneration with ESG metrics, research from PwC has shown. Nearly 90% of […]

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Deutsche Bank faces potential fine over dirty money controls

Germany’s top financial watchdog threatened to fine Deutsche Bank if it doesn’t implement controls against money laundering by a set deadline, suggesting the regulator isn’t satisfied with the bank’s efforts to police […]

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EdenTree boss Andy Clark: Why ESG labels worry me

Andy Clark joined ESG-focused EdenTree Asset Management as chief executive in September 2020, after eight years overseeing HSBC Asset Management’s UK arm. Financial News sat down with Clark to find out what attracted him […]

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Nomura eyes crypto trading as part of 50-strong digital assets spin-off

Nomura is building a 50-strong team for its crypto spin-out, and is aiming to start trading digital assets early next year as it makes a major push into the sector. The Japanese […]

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Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST

The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]

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Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST

Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]

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Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST

The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]

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Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST

Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]

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