| President Halonen Appointed to a UN Panel President Tarja Halonen has been appointed to chair a panel of global sustainability for the United Nations, along with the South African President Jacob Zuma. The Panel will investigate ways of lowering carbon emissions in global economy. The aim is to find greener choices in development, which could reduce climate change. yle.fi |
Muhammed-pilapiirtäjä palkittiin rohkeudesta Muhammed-pilapiirroksestaan tunnettu tanskalainen pilapiirtäjä Kurt Westergaard on saanut M100-mediapalkinnon Saksassa. Palkintoperusteluissa todetaan Muhammed-pilakuvan aloittaneen keskustelun sananvapauden tilasta Euroopassa. Palkintotilaisuuteen osallistui myös Saksan liittokansleri Angela Merkel. yle.fi |
Authorities May Test for Criminal Gene Researchers suggest that genetic tests be performed on violent offenders to help determine how much danger they pose to society. Scientists are looking to chart the MAOA gene in criminals, which is linked to violent behavior. yle.fi |
Provincial Airport Walkout Looms Provincial airports could face a walkout by check-in and luggage handling staff on Thursday. On Tuesday evening, the employers' side rejected a mediation proposal put forward by National Conciliator Esa Lonka. yle.fi |
Winter Speed Limits in Force Winter speed limits started coming into effect Monday on some 9,000 kilometres of Finnish roads. Lower limits are aimed at improving traffic safety. It is estimated that at summer speeds, shorter, darker days would double the number of accidents, and slippery roads would contribute to many more. yle.fi |