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Australia
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China and Russia block Antarctic protection
China and Russia are expected to block plans for protecting the seas around the Antarctic from over-fishing.
Scottish Government ‘resisted’ calls to give apology over forced adoptions
The Scottish Government had decided not to apologise to victims of historic forced adoption before meeting with a leading campaigner, it has been revealed.
Gaffe reveals why Sturgeon refused to meet nuclear waste protestor
The Scottish Government mistakenly reveals that Nicola Sturgeon refused to meet an Aboriginal nuclear waste protestor to try and avoid political damage – not because she was too busy.
Scottish ministers can stop nuclear waste dump, say advisers
Scottish ministers have the power to halt plans to dump nuclear waste on Aboriginal land in Australia which could breach human rights, according to government advisors.
Coal gas contamination sparks fears of disaster
Revelations that an underground coal gas plant in Australia is facing prosecution for allegedly contaminating over 300 square kilometres of farmland have sparked fears that the same could happen in Scotland.
