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Insider notes from United Press International for Nov. 26 

While American detentions of more than 1,000 people by the Justice Department have been attracting media attention, Canada is also detaining large numbers of individuals and preparing new anti-terror legislation. About 800 people are now detained in Canada, and the suspects are being denied access to lawyers and family. Justice Minister Anne MacLellan is proposing a new anti-terrorism law, Bill C36. Provisions include 72-hour detentions, investigative hearings and secret trials. The proposed bill is wider ranging than any proposed U.S. legislation, as it includes threats to the country's "economic security." Liberals are concerned the proposed legislation would hinder legitimate political protest, like those in Quebec at the recent World Trade Organization meeting. A supporter of the legislation, MP Stephen Owen, states "Bill C36 is aimed at political, ideological, and religious motivations and perversions that intimidate and move governments."

Fujimori's regrets over spy chief
"Peru's fugitive former President, Alberto Fujimori, admits to a "grave political error" over the appointment of Vladimiro Montesinos."
On BBC World

Loyalists suspend school protest
"A 12-week-long protest outside a Catholic primary school in north Belfast is suspended after a safety package is agreed."
On BBC World

UN Warns Alliance Against Reprisals on Taliban Troops
"Alarmed by reports of atrocities, a United Nations official warned Northern Alliance fighters on Friday not to engage in reprisals against surrendering Taliban troops in the northern battleground city of Kunduz, and he called for a cease-fire to "save both sides from further bloodletting.""
On International Herald Tribune

U.K. Future Tied 'Inextricably' to Europe, Blair Says
"Calling Britain's traditional ambivalence toward Europe a "tragedy" of lost opportunity, Prime Minister Tony Blair urged Britain on Friday to form closer ties to the Continent in a speech that prompted speculation of a stepped-up push to join the European single currency union."
On International Herald Tribune

War on Art: Taliban Took Ax to Culture
"The Taliban's war on Afghan art got world attention in March, when its soldiers blew up two enormous Buddhist statues sculpted from a cliff overlooking Bamian. But the destruction of the Bamian Buddhas was only the most widely publicized event in the Taliban's systematic campaign to destroy Afghanistan's cultural heritage."
On International Herald Tribune

French 'Sheriff' Is on the Case
"Few investigators anywhere in the world have acquired as much experience in combating international terrorism as the French judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere, or generated as much controversy for their allegedly ruthless methods."
On International Herald Tribune

Israel 'kills Hamas leader'
"Militant Islamic group Hamas says Israeli security forces have killed one of its senior military leaders, Mahmoud Abu Hanoud."
On BBC World

Oil's tumultuous week
"Crude oil prices complete one of the most dramatic week's since the Gulf War, after Russia undermines the clout of the Opec cartel."
On BBC World

Somali leader promises battle
"The newly-elected leader of the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland in northern Somalia vows to fight on against attempts to oust him."
On BBC World

UN warns Israel over torture reports
"A UN body warns Israel torture can never be justified amid mounting concerns over the treatment of Palestinians in Israeli detention."
On BBC World

UN airlift brings food to Afghanistan
"The World Food Programme says it has carried out its first airlift of food aid to reach people in areas where winter has already set in."
On BBC World