Dangerous lifesavers: carmakers are modifying the air bags that kill

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Car makers are responding to the air bag-caused deaths of at least 32 children and 20 adults in the US by emphasizing warnings and developing new air bag technology. Children and small adults can be killed or injured by the force of an air bag opening in response to even minor collisions.

Safety and security measures, Automobile industry, Air bag restraint systems, Airbag restraint systems

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The wider stain: Somalia has tarnished other nations

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Canada was not the only country to become in embroiled in scandal over the UN relief mission to Somalia from 1992-93. The armies of 20 countries participated in the mission, and both the Italian and Belgium forces are also facing torture, misconduct and abuse charges.

Investigations, Belgium, Armed forces, Ethical aspects, Military aspects, Scandals, Peacekeeping forces, Armed forces in foreign countries, Somalia, Armed forces in foreign countries, Italian

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Disarming the tube: the V-chip hold the promise of TV peace

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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Chmn Keith Spicer announced that Canadian broadcasters need to come up with a rating system for violence and sex on TV by Sep 1996. The ratings will allow widespread application of the V-chip technology.

Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting industry, Social policy, Violence in television, Sex in television, Television violence, Television sex, Canada. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, V-chip, V-chips, Spicer, Keith

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