Norwegians face probe for killing New Zealand birds

WELLINGTON – Five Norwegian men were reported Saturday to be under investigation at home and in New Zealand where they filmed themselves shooting protected wildlife.

The five reportedly removed a video of their hunting exploits in New Zealand from You Tube following a storm of protest.
New Zealand Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said she was “absolutely …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Norwegians face probe for killing New Zealand birds.

Wizards coach Flip Saunders calls Arenas’ sentencing closure; teammate happy he avoided jail

Wizards’ Saunders calls Arenas sentence ‘closure’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – At the same time suspended Washington guard Gilbert Arenas was sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house for a felony gun conviction on Friday, Wizards trainer Eric Waters was in the hospital awaiting surgery to remove his appendix.
“We always have something going on with our team,” …. Read the original article  : here.

Court: Sears chairman Lampert must give deposition in age bias lawsuit by former employee

Court says Sears chairman Lampert can be deposed

DETROIT – An appeals court says Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert must give a deposition in a lawsuit filed by a former Kmart employee who says he was the victim of age discrimination.
The former employee, David Marsico, says he had a conversation with Lampert in 2003 after … Original article on : Court: Sears chairman Lampert must give deposition in age bias lawsuit by former employee.

Southern Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled immigrants held years in detention

Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled

LOS ANGELES – Civil rights groups are asking federal courts in Southern California to free two mentally disabled men who’ve been held for several years in immigration detention centers.
The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups filed petitions Friday in Los Angeles and San Diego. They argue the men … Read more : Southern Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled immigrants held years in detention.

Court OK’s Seattle police use of stun gun on pregnant woman stopped for school zone speeding

Court: Seattle police OK to Taser pregnant woman

SEATTLE – A federal appeals court says three Seattle police officers were justified when they used a stun gun on a pregnant mother who refused to sign a traffic ticket.
Malaika Brooks was driving her son to school in 2004 when she was stopped for doing 32 mph in … Read more >>>.

Black farmers’ settlement at risk as plaintiffs await funding approval

Black farmers’ settlement still not a done deal

WASHINGTON – A $1.25 billion settlement between black farmers and the Agriculture Department is at risk of unraveling after Congress adjourned for a two-week break without approving the spending.
The settlement, to which the Obama administration agreed last month, has been hailed as the final chapter in a decades-long …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Black farmers’ settlement at risk as plaintiffs await funding approval.

Asian states urged to ratify criminal court treaty

BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) Friday welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) by Bangladesh, EuAsiaNews reported.

“This ratification Tuesday, bringing the number of ICC states parties to 111, marks a further significant step forward in the international community’s efforts to combat impunity for war crimes, crimes against …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Asian states urged to ratify criminal court treaty.

US tennis player Wayne Odesnik pleads guilty to HGH import; fined $7,000, 2-year ban possible

Tennis player Wayne Odesnik fined over HGH

BRISBANE, Australia – Wayne Odesnik, an American tennis player ranked No. 98, pleaded guilty Friday to importing human growth hormone into Australia before a tournament leading to the Australian Open. He was fined more than $7,000 and could be banned from tennis for two years.
The 24-year-old player was stopped …. Read the original article  : US tennis player Wayne Odesnik pleads guilty to HGH import; fined $7,000, 2-year ban possible.

Prince ordered to pay Irish concert promoters for canceled Dublin show

Prince ordered to pay Irish concert promoter

DUBLIN – A Dublin judge has ordered Prince to pay $2.95 million to Ireland’s major concert promoters for canceling a 2008 concert at the last minute.
High Court Justice Peter Kelly made public the damages total Friday because the singer has yet to pay the amount to Dublin promoters MCD … Read more : Prince ordered to pay Irish concert promoters for canceled Dublin show.

Wayne Odesnik fined for importing HGH, faces 2-year ban from ITF

Odesnik fined for importing HGH
BRISBANE, Australia – Wayne Odesnik faces a ban from tennis after pleading guilty in an Australian court on Friday to importing human growth hormone into the country.

The 24-year-old American was stopped by customs officers on Jan. 2 as he arrived in Australia ahead of the Brisbane International and Australian Open, and … Read more »».

Africans still in detention centre despite acquittal

NEW DELHI – For 12 African nationals languishing in a foreigners’ detention centre in the Indian capital, returning home seems a distant dream despite their acquittal from criminal cases.

In a letter to President Pratibha Patil, Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan, the home ministry and their high commissions, the Africans have complained about ill-treatment at …. Read the original article  : Africans still in detention centre despite acquittal.

Modi appears before SIT

GANDHINAGAR – Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning over the 2002 communal riots.

Modi reached the SIT office at noon. This is the first time Modi is being interrogated in a riot case.
An official spokesman said Modi’s decision to submit himself for questioning was …. Source  : Modi appears before SIT.

Dial four wrong entries to talk to railway enquiry executive!

NEW DELHI – Tired of trying to reach a call centre executive in Indian Railways’ passenger information system 139? Just dial the number and then make four wrong entries and your call will be directly transferred to an executive.

It is weird but that’s how it works. The revelation was made by an official of the …. Original source  : Dial four wrong entries to talk to railway enquiry executive!.

Norwegians face probe for killing New Zealand birds

WELLINGTON – Five Norwegian men were reported Saturday to be under investigation at home and in New Zealand where they filmed themselves shooting protected wildlife.

The five reportedly removed a video of their hunting exploits in New Zealand from You Tube following a storm of protest.
New Zealand Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said she was “absolutely … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Norwegians face probe for killing New Zealand birds.

Wizards coach Flip Saunders calls Arenas’ sentencing closure; teammate happy he avoided jail

Wizards’ Saunders calls Arenas sentence ‘closure’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – At the same time suspended Washington guard Gilbert Arenas was sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house for a felony gun conviction on Friday, Wizards trainer Eric Waters was in the hospital awaiting surgery to remove his appendix.
“We always have something going on with our team,” … Read more >>.

Court: Sears chairman Lampert must give deposition in age bias lawsuit by former employee

Court says Sears chairman Lampert can be deposed

DETROIT – An appeals court says Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert must give a deposition in a lawsuit filed by a former Kmart employee who says he was the victim of age discrimination.
The former employee, David Marsico, says he had a conversation with Lampert in 2003 after …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Court: Sears chairman Lampert must give deposition in age bias lawsuit by former employee.

Southern Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled immigrants held years in detention

Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled

LOS ANGELES – Civil rights groups are asking federal courts in Southern California to free two mentally disabled men who’ve been held for several years in immigration detention centers.
The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups filed petitions Friday in Los Angeles and San Diego. They argue the men … Read more : Southern Calif. courts asked to free mentally disabled immigrants held years in detention.

Court OK’s Seattle police use of stun gun on pregnant woman stopped for school zone speeding

Court: Seattle police OK to Taser pregnant woman

SEATTLE – A federal appeals court says three Seattle police officers were justified when they used a stun gun on a pregnant mother who refused to sign a traffic ticket.
Malaika Brooks was driving her son to school in 2004 when she was stopped for doing 32 mph in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Black farmers’ settlement at risk as plaintiffs await funding approval

Black farmers’ settlement still not a done deal

WASHINGTON – A $1.25 billion settlement between black farmers and the Agriculture Department is at risk of unraveling after Congress adjourned for a two-week break without approving the spending.
The settlement, to which the Obama administration agreed last month, has been hailed as the final chapter in a decades-long … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Black farmers’ settlement at risk as plaintiffs await funding approval.

Asian states urged to ratify criminal court treaty

BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) Friday welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) by Bangladesh, EuAsiaNews reported.

“This ratification Tuesday, bringing the number of ICC states parties to 111, marks a further significant step forward in the international community’s efforts to combat impunity for war crimes, crimes against …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Asian states urged to ratify criminal court treaty.