Vatican anger over Belgium raids: Church "astonished" at searches, including of two bishop's graves, over child abuse claims.
ACLU: Consumers' privacy at risk in Internet tax case: The American Civil Liberties Union contends that North Carolina's efforts to collect sales taxes from online retailers could lead to government snooping on consumers' online shopping habits.
Homeland Security to use drones along border: The department said Wednesday it has obtained Federal Aviation Administration permission to operate unmanned planes along the Texas border and throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Canada: Police powers expanded for G20: Under the new regulations, anyone who comes within five metres of the security area is obliged to give police their name and state the purpose of their visit on request. Anyone who fails to provide identification or explain why they are near the security zone can be searched and arrested.
G20 split over global recovery plan: Leaders meeting in Canada divided on whether to cut or spend their way towards recovery.
Italians strike over austerity plan: Union stages action in latest string of protests across Europe over budget cuts.
Banks ‘Dodged a Bullet’ as Congress Dilutes Rules: Legislation to overhaul financial regulation will help curb risk-taking and boost capital buffers. What it won’t do is fundamentally reshape Wall Street’s biggest banks or prevent another crisis, analysts said.
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