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Sayfollah Musallet, who was born in Tampa, 'was martyred after being severely beaten all over his body by settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah,' according to a news release from the Palestinian Health Ministry.

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- Toronto Star
A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife groups, echoing the infamous case of a lion called Cecil whose death at the hands of an American tourist in the same country a decade ago was met with international outrage. The latest lion, known as Blondie, was part of an Oxford University study and wore a research collar sponsored by Africa Geographic, a safari company. Africa Geographic said Blondie was killed by a hunter in June close to the country's flagship Hwange National Park after being lured out of a protected area and into a nearby hunting zone with the use of bait.


Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife groups, echoing the infamous case of a lion called Cecil whose death at the hands of an American tourist in the same country a decade ago was met with international outrage. The latest lion, known as Blondie, was part of an Oxford University study and wore a research collar sponsored by Africa Geographic, a safari company. Africa Geographic said Blondie was killed by a hunter in June close to the country's flagship Hwange National Park after being lured out of a protected area and into a nearby hunting zone with the use of bait. After Blondie's killing became a new rallying cry for those opposed to hunting, a spokesperson for Zimbabwe's National Parks told The Associated Press on Thursday that the hunt was legal and the hunter had the necessary permits. Zimbabwe allows up to 100 lions to be hunted a year. Trophy hunters, who are usually foreign tourists, pay tens of thousands of dollars to kill a lion and take the head or skin as a trophy. Africa Geographic CEO Simon Espley said Blondie's killing made 'a mockery of the ethics' trophy hunters claim to prescribe to because he wore a clearly visible research collar and was a breeding male in his prime. Hunters say they only target ageing, non-breeding lions. 'That Blondie's prominent collar did not prevent him from being offered to a hunting client confirms the stark reality that no lion is safe from trophy hunting guns,' Espley said. Hunting lions is fiercely divisive, even among conservationists. Some say if it is well managed it raises money that can be put back into conservation. Others want killing wildlife for sport to be banned outright. Some countries in Africa like Kenya have commercial hunting bans, others like Zimbabwe and South Africa allow it. Botswana lifted a ban on hunting six years ago. Tinashe Farawo, the spokesperson for the Zimbabwe parks agency, said money from hunting is crucial to support the southern African nation's underfunded conservation efforts. He defended the hunt and said they often happen at night, meaning the collar on Blondie may not have been visible. He said he had no information on Blondie being lured out of the park with bait — which is usually a dead animal — but there 'is nothing unethical or illegal about that for anyone who knows how lions are hunted. This is how people hunt.' 'Our rangers were present. All paperwork was in order. Collars are for research purposes, but they don't make the animal immune to hunting,' Farawo said. He declined to name the hunter. Cecil's killing in 2015 unleashed furious anger against Walter Palmer, a Minnesota dentist and trophy hunter who lured the lion out of the same national park in Zimbabwe and shot him with a bow before tracking him for hours and finally killing him. Cecil, whose head and skin were cut off and taken for trophies, was also involved in a research project by Oxford University. Wednesdays What's next in arts, life and pop culture. Zimbabwe authorities initially said they would seek to extradite Palmer over the hunt, although that didn't happen, while a hunting guide who helped him was arrested, only for charges to be dropped. Zimbabwe's national parks agency says the country makes about $20 million a year from trophy hunting, with a single hunter spending an average of $100,000 per hunt — which includes accommodation and hiring vehicles and local trackers. Zimbabwe is home to approximately 1,500 wild lions, with around one-third of them living in the vast Hwange National Park. Across Africa, the wild lion population is estimated at around 20,000. However, their numbers are decreasing due to habitat loss and human conflict. Lions, one of Africa's most iconic species, are currently listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. ___ AP Africa news:


Edmonton Journal
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- Edmonton Journal
Google Canada claims pregnancy is not a protected ground under Ontario's human rights code in defence of lawsuit
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I believe that Google is trying to import American law into Canada and is willfully ignoring Canadian human rights law' says former employee's lawyer Google signage on a building in Toronto, Tuesday February 20, 2024. Photo by Peter J. Thompson / National Post In defending a lawsuit by a former employee claiming Google Canada fired her within days of telling her bosses she was pregnant, the tech giant claims that pregnancy is not a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sarah Lilleyman filed a statement of claim in Toronto's Superior Court of Justice last year claiming wrongful dismissal and a breach of the Ontario Human Rights Code because of 'pregnancy discrimination,' as previously reported by National Post. Google Canada, headquartered in Toronto, filed a statement of defence in court as part of the legal process for adjudicating the claim. In it, Google, a leading provider of online search services and internet-related products, denies discrimination and wrongful dismissal. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Google says Lilleyman worked for the company from October 2021 'until her employment was terminated on March 22, 2024, as part of a workforce reduction.' She worked as an editor, responsible for user growth through writing, editing, and publishing content. 'In January 2024, due to changing business needs, Google Canada was forced to implement significant workforce reductions across various locations and divisions. Lilleyman's role was among those impacted by this workforce reduction in Canada.' She was given two months' notice. 'Google Canada denies it discriminated against Lilleyman in her employment or on termination on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code,' Google says in its statement of defence. Lilleyman's job, 'along with many other positions,' was eliminated in a company-wide reduction and her pregnancy or leave were not factors. The Google statement then continues: 'Moreover, Google Canada states that Lilleyman's allegations, even if true (which are expressly denied), do not amount to a violation of the Code… 'First, 'pregnancy' is not a protected ground under the Code.' The Ontario Human Rights Commission, the provincial government's official human rights watchdog, says otherwise. 'The Code protects a woman because she is or was pregnant, may become pregnant, has just had a baby or other pregnancy-related situations. Pregnancy includes the process of having a baby from conception up to the period following childbirth. It also includes the post-delivery period and breastfeeding,' the tribunal says in an information package on the human rights code's application. This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It is contrary to the Code to fire you, demote you or lay you off (even with notice) because you are or may become pregnant. If you are or may become pregnant, you have the right to keep your job and not to be passed over for benefits and opportunities.' Veronica Spada, a spokeswoman with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, a body that adjudicates discrimination complaints about the code, said she cannot comment on specific complaints but confirmed the province's human rights code prohibits discrimination and harassment on several grounds, among them sex, 'including sexual harassment and pregnancy.' Google officials declined to discuss specifics of the case. 'We cannot comment on active litigation; our position is outlined in the documents filed with the court,' a spokesperson said. Lilleyman's lawyer, Kathryn Marshall, said Google made the statement in their public court filing and have not recanted or amended it since. 'This is their legal position and they are standing behind it despite the fact that it is contrary to the human rights code,' Marshall said. 'I believe that Google is trying to import American law into Canada and is willfully ignoring Canadian human rights law that protects women from pregnancy discrimination.' Daniel Del Gobbo, an assistant law professor and chair of the Law, Gender, and Sexual Justice program at the University of Windsor, said Google is wrong in its interpretation of the Ontario Human Rights Code. 'Pregnancy in the workplace is a fundamental issue of gender equality in Canada. Individuals should not suffer negative consequences because they were, are, or may become pregnant. And individuals should not suffer negative consequences because they plan to take or have taken maternity or parental leave. Human rights law is clear on these points,' Del Gobbo told National Post. 'An employer cannot consider the factor that the employee is pregnant and/or planning a maternity or parental leave when deciding whether to terminate the person's employment,' he said. Lilleyman, of Trent Hills, between Kingston and Oshawa, moved to Google from a job at Shopify after a career in news media, including at the Winnipeg Free Press and as an editor at Toronto's Globe and Mail. In her lawsuit, she asks for damages for lost compensation and benefits, as well as $250,000 in punitive damages and $150,000 for alleged breaches of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Google said she earned an annual base salary of $181,980 plus a discretionary 20-per-cent bonus, a benefits package, and Google stock eligibility. 'The Plaintiff was terminated by Google shortly after she disclosed her pregnancy and her intention to take an 18-month maternity leave and her need for medical accommodations. At the time that the Plaintiff was terminated, she was in the second trimester of her pregnancy,' her claim says. She claims a Google human resources representative told her she 'should conceal her pregnancy when seeking new jobs during the working notice period,' the claim alleges. Google denies that any Google human resources representative made such a statement and challenged Lilleyman to prove it. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Google is best known for its namesake internet search engine and has an immense presence on a global scale. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., which is ranked as one of the world's largest companies and most valuable brands. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here.