Demjanjuk trial canceled for second day in a row after defendant hospitalized with chest pains

Demjanjuk still ill; trial postponed for 2nd day

MUNICH – John Demjanjuk’s trial has been called off for the second day in a row as the defendant remained hospitalized after complaining of chest pains.
The 90-year-old former autoworker from Ohio is being tried on charges of with 27,900 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Demjanjuk trial canceled for second day in a row after defendant hospitalized with chest pains.

Bangladesh’s Dalits seek better life

DHAKA – Bangladesh’s 1.5 million Dalits are seeking recognition for the menial work they do and also a better deal for their children.

The Dalits were brought to present-day Bangladesh by the British rulers in 1835 from India’s Kanpur and Nagpur cities.
Community leaders say that although they educate their children, they are not given … Read more »».

Himachal high court judges to make assets public

SHIMLA – Judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court will declare their assets to the public Friday, Chief Justice Kurian Joseph said here Wednesday.

“All the 11 judges in the high court would be declaring their assets May 21. The list of the assets would be posted on the official website of the court for scrutiny. … Read more : Himachal high court judges to make assets public.

Hope is gone: 800 Mumbai families lose battle for survival (Letter from Mumbai)

MUMBAI – What was a few days ago a thriving shantytown in India’s financial capital – where 60 percent of the population lives in slums – looks like a war zone. Thousands of its residents squat in the heat in despair after having lost most of their worldly belongings and, as some say, the … Original article on : Hope is gone: 800 Mumbai families lose battle for survival (Letter from Mumbai).

Illinois girls basketball team just wants to play, not be part of Arizona immigration debate

Ill. team wants out of national immigration debate

DEERFIELD, Ill. – The heated debate over a decision not to allow an Illinois high school basketball team to play at a tournament in Arizona is cooling off with word that the girls are going to Florida instead.
One Highland Park High School player – Morgan Bartelstein – says …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Illinois girls basketball team just wants to play, not be part of Arizona immigration debate.

Conn. secretary of state loses election lawsuit against self; court says she can’t run for AG

Conn. official loses election lawsuit against self

HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut’s secretary of state has lost an election lawsuit she filed against her own office in her quest to run for state attorney general.
The state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that Democrat Susan Bysiewicz (BYE’-suh-witts) isn’t legally qualified to hold office as Connecticut’s top prosecutor.
Connecticut requires … Original source on Gaea Times at : Conn. secretary of state loses election lawsuit against self; court says she can’t run for AG.

Testimony in NJ schoolyard killing trial ends with assessment of defendant’s mental state

Testimony concludes in NJ schoolyard killing trial

NEWARK, N.J. – Testimony has concluded in the trial of one of six people charged with murdering three friends in a New Jersey schoolyard.
The final witness, a psychologist called by the state, has questioned a defense psychologist’s assessment of defendant Rodolfo Godinez (goh-DEEN’-ez) as mildly mentally disabled.
Ernesto Perdomo testified [..] Read the original article: here.

AP NEWSBREAK: More immigrants cross into Arizona as state takes on illegal immigrant fight

AP NEWSBREAK: Migrant crossings rise in Arizona

NOGALES, Mexico – U.S. Border Patrol statistics indicate that illegal crossings from Mexico into Arizona are rising as the state prepares to enact the nation’s toughest immigration law.
The Border Patrol says arrests there have increased 6 percent so far this fiscal year, while overall crossings to the U.S. are … Read more »»».

EU makes textile labelling compulsory

LONDON – “Country of origin” labels on clothes should become compulsory for selling them in Europe, so that people are not misled by labels suggesting they were made in the European Union (EU), the European Parliament said Tuesday.

The only way to ensure that people are not deceived by clothes made in a third country … Read more : EU makes textile labelling compulsory.

NYC jury to decide how much drug company Novartis must pay for discriminating against women

NY jury considers punitive price Novartis must pay

NEW YORK – A lawyer has urged a New York City jury that found Novartis discriminated against women to make the drug company pay hundreds of millions in punitive damages.
Attorney David Sanford told jurors Tuesday that 5,600 current and former Novartis employees represented in the claim should each … Original article on : NYC jury to decide how much drug company Novartis must pay for discriminating against women.