‘Nepalis living in terror in Meghalaya’

KATHMANDU – Known as the tranquil abode of clouds, India’s north-eastern Meghalaya state has now become an abode of terror for Nepali migrants who say they are being attacked, threatened and told to leave the state immediately or face dire consequences.

“Nepalis can’t sleep at night,” says Til Bahadur Bishwakarma, a 40-year-old Nepali who served with …. Read the original article  : here.

LA Dodgers sue Jon Lovitz, others, alleging failure to pay for season tickets

Dodgers sue Jon Lovitz, others over season tickets

LOS ANGELES – Comic Jon Lovitz and others are being sued by the Los Angeles Dodgers over claims they failed to pay nearly $100,000 for season tickets for the 2010 baseball season.
Delaware-based Dodger Tickets LLC filed the breach-of-contract lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles.
The lawsuit claims Lovitz and 100 … Read more >>.

No charges for Gene Simmons in alleged attack but woman alleges sex assault in separate suit

No charges for Gene Simmons over LA mall attack

LOS ANGELES – Prosecutors will not charge Kiss rocker Gene Simmons over an alleged attack on a couple at an upscale outdoor mall, while a new, separate civil lawsuit claims the musician sexually assaulted a makeup artist.
The district attorney’s office stated in documents Wednesday that there was … Read more >>>.

China to count foreigners in next census

BEIJING – Foreigners domiciled in China will be surveyed for the first time in the national census beginning Nov 1.

The national census aims to survey “each natural person” and foreign residents living in China, the Regulation on National Population Census said in a statement released Friday. However, foreigners staying in various parts of the country … Original article on : China to count foreigners in next census.

US not frustrated over delay in nuclear liability law

WASHINGTON – The US says it’s not frustrated at the delay in India enacting the nuclear liability act to take their “win-win” nuclear deal forward as it understands the “political resonance” over it because of the Bhopal gas disaster.

“I don’t think it’s taken that long,” Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs … Original article on : US not frustrated over delay in nuclear liability law.

Ke$ha’s ex-managers sue her, songwriter Dr. Luke in NYC; her attorney rebuffs lawsuit claims

Pop star Ke$ha sued by former managers in NYC

NEW YORK – Ke$ha’s former managers say the pop star squeezed them out of her career under pressure from hit songwriter Dr. Luke, but her lawyer said Friday she simply exercised her rights to fire the managers when they didn’t perform.
Ke$ha, who had the No. 1 song …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ke$ha’s ex-managers sue her, songwriter Dr. Luke in NYC; her attorney rebuffs lawsuit claims.

Orioles OF Adam Jones detained for hours by Canadian border guards, says was mistaken identity

Orioles’ Jones detained for hours entering Canada

TORONTO – Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was detained by Canadian immigration officials for a few hours Thursday night after he landed in Toronto for this weekend’s series.
“They said I had a criminal record,” Jones said. “My mom raised me better than that. I’ve never done anything like that, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Orioles OF Adam Jones detained for hours by Canadian border guards, says was mistaken identity.

$3.4 billion settlement would result in recovery payments for more than 300,000 Indians

Parties agree to extension in Indian lawsuit

WASHINGTON – A lead plaintiff for Indian landowners involved in a class-action lawsuit against the government says participants have agreed to extend the deadline for resolving the case until June 15.
Lack of movement on Capitol Hill appeared to place the $3.4 billion settlement in jeopardy. But the House approved …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : $3.4 billion settlement would result in recovery payments for more than 300,000 Indians.

Judge overseeing federal lawsuits against Toyota orders automaker to give documents to lawyers

Judge: Toyota must give documents to plaintiffs

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The judge presiding over hundreds of federal lawsuits against Toyota has ordered the automaker to give internal documents to lawyers suing the company over sudden acceleration problems.
U.S. District Judge James Selna on Friday said Toyota Motor Corp. has one month to provide the documents that … Read : Judge overseeing federal lawsuits against Toyota orders automaker to give documents to lawyers.

DOJ officials initiated immigration meetings in Phoenix with Arizona AG, aides to governor

DOJ officials met in Phoenix with Arizona AG

WASHINGTON – Justice Department officials have told the Arizona attorney general in a face-to-face meeting in Phoenix that the federal government has serious reservations about Arizona’s new immigration law.
The Justice Department initiated separate meetings with Attorney General Terry Goddard and aides to Gov. Jan Brewer in an effort … Original article on : DOJ officials initiated immigration meetings in Phoenix with Arizona AG, aides to governor.