Legal News – Newsletter for February 19, 2010
Police action: Andhra Congress divided over court order A day after two legislators from the Andhra region took exception to the court reprimanding the government and police and making certain observations … Read more »».
Friday, February 19, 2010
HYDERABAD – Legislators of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh stand divided over the state high court order on police action against students of Osmania University protesting for a separate Telangana state.
Caning helped deal with guilt, say Malaysian women
KUALA LUMPUR – Three Malaysian women who were caned for having illicit sex have regretted their actions and plan to turn over a new leaf.
The New Straits Times carried interviews with the three women Friday, a day after the first-ever caning of women triggered protests by human rights and women’s organisations.
The interviews were …. Read the original article : here.
‘Harry Potter’ author Rowling vows to battle plagiarism charge
LONDON – Multi-millionaire J.K. Rowling, who authored the international best-seller “Harry Potter” books, has vowed to fight a claim that she plagiarised parts of her books and says she is saddened by it.
Rowling has been charged with taking inspiration for her novels from “The Adventures of Willy the Wizard”.
Solicitors acting for the estate of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Harry Potter’ author Rowling vows to battle plagiarism charge.
Obama meets Dalai Lama, speaks for human rights
WASHINGTON – Brushing off Chinese warnings, President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama to express his “strong support” for human rights and religious freedom for the people of Tibet while encouraging a direct dialogue with China.
“The president stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the [..] Read the original article: here.
Haryana saves more girls, but 9 districts fall behind
CHANDIGARH – The 2001 census showed that Haryana had the worst male-female ratio in India. Since then, it has had partial success in reversing the imbalance, but a negative trend shown by nine out of 21 districts in the last one year threatens to undo the good work.
For a state which had the lowest overall … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haryana saves more girls, but 9 districts fall behind.
Spain asks Cuba for better treatment of political prisoners
Madrid, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) Spain has asked the Cuban government to provide better humanitarian treatment for ailing dissidents during a meeting in Madrid to discuss the state of human rights on the communist-ruled island.
As in the three previous meetings to discuss human rights, the Spanish government expressed its humanitarian interest in several “specific cases” of … Read more : Spain asks Cuba for better treatment of political prisoners.
Dissidents say repression on the rise in Cuba
Havana, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) The unofficial Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation has said that four political prisoners were released from prison in January, but it added that “political repression continued increasing, in the form of arbitrary arrests for several hours or several days”.
“In the month of December 2009, we document at least …. Read the original article : here.
Oldest Canadian veteran of World War I dies at age 109 in Spokane
Oldest Canadian vet of WWI dies at 109
SPOKANE, Wash. – The oldest Canadian veteran of World War I has died at the age of 109.
John Babcock died Thursday in Spokane, where he has lived since 1932, according to a statement from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
“I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death …. Read the original article : Oldest Canadian veteran of World War I dies at age 109 in Spokane.
Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan based on creditors dropping lawsuit
Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan
DOVER, Del. – Horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. has filed a reorganization plan in Delaware bankruptcy court after reaching a settlement with unsecured creditors.
According to Thursday’s filing, the unsecured creditors will drop a lawsuit claiming that MEC’s parent company, Ontario-based MI Developments, and its chairman, Frank Stronach, propped up Magna with …. Original source : Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan based on creditors dropping lawsuit.
Appeals court reverses $6.2M discrimination verdict for lesbian firefighter against city of LA
Calif. court reverses $6.2M firefighter judgment
LOS ANGELES – An appeals court has reversed a $6.2 million verdict against the city of Los Angeles in a discrimination lawsuit filed by a black lesbian firefighter.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal issued a decision Thursday in the case filed by Brenda Lee of Mission Hills. She sued the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Appeals court reverses $6.2M discrimination verdict for lesbian firefighter against city of LA.