A tolerant nation's hidden shame: a federal study suggests that thousands may be victims of hate crime

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A national study commissioned by Canada's Justice Dept found evidence that 9,000 hate-crimes are committed annually. Targets include Jews, Blacks, Natives, immigrants and lesbians and gays. A new law passed by the House of Commons imposes stiffer sentences on those convicted of hate-crimes.

Canada, Reports, Crime, Hate crimes

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Fall from grace: high-cost nuclear power loses popularity

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Concerns about costs and safety have sent the nuclear power industry into a steep decline, with only 34 nuclear power plants under construction internationally at the beginning of 1996. The Shoreham Nuclear Generating Station in New York cost $7 billion and was never operated.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Nuclear industry, Nuclear energy

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