Russian pension reform bill signed into law by Putin

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a motion ordering an increase to retirement age while allowing for a rise in payments and offering additional guarantees for citizens approaching the end of their working lives. Increase in retirement age and pension payments A package of bills regulating pension reform was published on Thursday and…

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      Crown Withdraws Weapons Charge Against Paul Bernardo

      NAPANEE, Ont. — A minor weapon charge against notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo was withdrawn on Friday just weeks before an expected parole hearing that could see the dangerous offender released after more than 25 years behind bars, most in solitary confinement. The prosecution said there was no reasonable prospect of convicting Bernardo…

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