Brisbane court told ‘Dr. Death’s’ surgeries ‘more dangerous than a transplant’

BRISBANE – The oesophagectomy operations performed by controversial Indian origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel a.k.a. “Dr. Death on two Bundaberg Base Hospital patients who later died were more dangerous than a heart or liver transplant, the Brisbane Supreme Court was told on Monday.

The Courier Mail quoted University of Adelaide Professor Glyn Jamieson as telling the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brisbane court told ‘Dr. Death’s’ surgeries ‘more dangerous than a transplant’.

Zero tolerance against human rights violations: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said his government was following “zero tolerance” policy against human rights violations.

“Our government has zero tolerance to human rights violations,” Manmohan Singh told reporters here.
He was replying to a question related to a specific case of Indian Army soldiers accused of a civilian murder in 2000 …. Source article  : Zero tolerance against human rights violations: PM.

Rehman Malik confused over future action on LHC order

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik is confused whether to approach the Supreme Court to get the “stigma of conviction” removed or go to the Lahore High Court for getting bail as he is receiving differing opinion from his legal advisers on his future course of [..] Read the original article: here.

Married Pak 7th grader thrown out of school challenges expulsion

LAHORE – Gherat Khan, a 7th class student of Peshawar Model School who was thrown out of school after he got married, is challenging his expulsion in the Peshawar High Court.

Gherat filed a writ petition saying he had been a student of the school for many years … Original article on : Married Pak 7th grader thrown out of school challenges expulsion.

Fired for extra maternity leave, woman approaches court

NEW DELHI – When she gave birth in December 2008, little did Navneet Kumari know that she would lose her job. Fired for applying for a third month of maternity leave, she has gone to court against the NGO which, ironically, works for child welfare and which she served for over 20 years.

“I had been …. Original article  : Fired for extra maternity leave, woman approaches court.

India setting up integrated checkposts along border

AGARTALA – India is building six integrated checkposts (ICPs) along the border with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal for facilitating trade and economy and for trans-border passengers, an official said here Tuesday.

These ICPs would be sanitised zones with dedicated passenger and cargo terminals comprising adequate customs and immigration facilities, weigh bridge, security and scanning equipment, health …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India setting up integrated checkposts along border.

American Center attack: Supreme Court stays Ansari’s death sentence

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the death sentence of Aftab Ahmed Ansari for his role in the 2002 American Centre attack in Kolkata.

A vacation bench of the apex court, comprising Justices G S Singhvi and C K …. Original article  : American Center attack: Supreme Court stays Ansari’s death sentence.

American Center attack: Supreme Court stays Ansari’s death sentence

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the death sentence of Aftab Ahmed Ansari for his role in the 2002 American Centre attack in Kolkata.

A vacation bench of the apex court, comprising Justices G S Singhvi and C K Prasad asked the West Bengal Government to respond within four months to a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : American Center attack: Supreme Court stays Ansari’s death sentence.

A love story has a happy ending – thanks to Internet

LONDON – A Canadian Muslim girl was allowed to marry her Dubai-based Indian lover after she wrote an online appeal for help while being in her father’s “captivity” in Saudi Arabia for three years, according to a report here.

The transcontinental romance between Nazia Quazi, a Canadian of Indian Muslim origin, and Bjorn Singhal, born to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : A love story has a happy ending – thanks to Internet.

Hooters hit with lawsuit by ex-employee who says she was told to hit gym, lose weight

Ex-Hooters employee: I was told to drop weight

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – Hooters is being served with a lawsuit by a former Detroit-area employee who says she was told to agree to lose weight or lose her job.
Cassandra Smith says Hooters violated Michigan law when it placed her on 30-day weight probation earlier this month. She resigned …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apex court stays Madras High Court order on bar poll

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Madras High Court’s directions related to elections to the high court’s Advocate Association (MHAA) and wondered how could there be discrimination in allowing lawyers exercise their right to vote.

Under the amended provisions approved by the Madras High Court only those MHAA members could be …. Original article  : Apex court stays Madras High Court order on bar poll.

Zardari graft case: Law minister to appear before Supreme Court Tuesday

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s law minister is to appear before the Supreme Court to explain why he has not carried out its directive to reopen a $60 million Swiss money laundering case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

The court has ordered the government to write to the Swiss authorities to reopen the case that was closed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Zardari graft case: Law minister to appear before Supreme Court Tuesday.

Plea seeking restraint on airfield modernisation dismissed

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition seeking to restrain the central government from awarding a contract for the modernisation of 30 airfields of the Indian Air Force to a consortium of companies led by Tata Power’s Strategic Electronic Division (Tata Power SED).

The vacation bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice C.K. …. Source  : Plea seeking restraint on airfield modernisation dismissed.

Dipak Misra sworn in Delhi High Court Chief Justice

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Justice Dipak Misra was on Monday sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.

Justice Misra was on May 14 appointed as the new Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, and had been directed to assume charge of the office of the Chief Justice of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dipak Misra sworn in Delhi High Court Chief Justice.

MCD unwilling to reduce hike in mobile towers licence fee

NEW DELHI – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Monday told the Delhi High Court that it is not ready to lower the hiked licence fee on the mobile towers in the capital.

Filing a detailed reply explaining the rationale behind the increase in the licence fee, senior advocate Parag Tripathi, appearing for MCD said: “Our …. Source article  : MCD unwilling to reduce hike in mobile towers licence fee.

Court directs police to probe MCD’s ‘ghost’ employees scam

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the city Commissioner of Police Y.S. Dadwal to conduct an independent probe into the scam of “ghost” employees in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Madan B. Lokur directed the police commissioner to hold a detailed inquiry … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Court directs police to probe MCD’s ‘ghost’ employees scam.

No cases pending against Zardari in Switzerland, Pak Law Minister tells SC

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Law Minister Babar Awan has told the Supreme Court that there were no graft cases pending against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland, and that only investigations were ordered against him.

“There was absolutely no case at all,” Awan told the apex court during hearing of the case concerning actions taken by the …. Source article  : No cases pending against Zardari in Switzerland, Pak Law Minister tells SC.

Briton sues mother for not saving him from father’s beatings

LONDON – A 32-year-old Briton has sued his mother for failing to protect him from his father’s beating.

The man, who filed the case in the high court, claimed that his mother hit him and aided the punishment meted out by his father by reporting his failings.
Justin Levinson, the man’s counsel, told Justice Thirlwall in …. Source  : Briton sues mother for not saving him from father’s beatings.

Truth has prevailed, says JuD as Saeed walks free

ISLAMABAD – The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) has hailed Pakistan Supreme Court’s verdict declaring its chief Hafeez Muhammed Saeed a ‘free man’, saying the ‘truth has prevailed’.

“Finally, truth has prevailed. The world should realise now that Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a non-terrorist organisation,” The Daily Times quoted JuD spokesperson Yahya Mujahid, as saying.

“With the grace of God, the …. Read the original article  : Truth has prevailed, says JuD as Saeed walks free.

Maine advocate for migrant workers pleads guilty to harboring illegal immigrants

Maine advocate admits harboring illegal immigrants

BANGOR, Maine – A man who spoke out on behalf of migrant workers for the last 30 years in Maine has acknowledged harboring illegal immigrants.
South Portland resident Benjamin J. Guiliani Sr. pleaded guilty Tuesday to five federal charges in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
The 62-year-old Texas native was indicted in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maine advocate for migrant workers pleads guilty to harboring illegal immigrants.

Maine advocate for migrant workers, immigrants pleads guilty to harboring illegal aliens

Maine advocate admits harboring illegal aliens

BANGOR, Maine – A man who spoke out on behalf of migrant workers and immigrants for the last 30 years in Maine has acknowledged harboring illegal aliens.
South Portland resident Benjamin J. Guiliani Sr. pleaded guilty Tuesday to five federal charges in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
The 62-year-old Mexican-American was indicted …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maine advocate for migrant workers, immigrants pleads guilty to harboring illegal aliens.

NBC News networks, Telemundo devoting day to issues surrounding immigration

NBC News networks devote day to immigration issues

NEW YORK – NBC and its related networks, including MSNBC and the Spanish-language Telemundo, are devoting much of their time on newscasts Wednesday to discussions of immigration.
NBC News is wading into an issue rife with hostility. Its own role in doing the stories will be watched as closely … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NBC News networks, Telemundo devoting day to issues surrounding immigration.

Pakistan court prevents arrest of hardline cleric blamed in Mumbai attacks

Pakistan court prevents arrest of hardline cleric

ISLAMABAD – A defense lawyer says Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government cannot detain a hardline cleric India suspects masterminded the deadly 2008 siege of Mumbai.
A. K. Dogar says the court ruled Tuesday that the government had failed to produce any evidence that Hafiz Mohammad Saeed played …. Source  : Pakistan court prevents arrest of hardline cleric blamed in Mumbai attacks.

Iranian filmmaker released on bail

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released on bail Tuesday, the Tehran prosecutors’ office said in a statement.

Panahi had been released from the Evin prison after posting a bail of two billion rials ($200,000), ISNA news agency reported quoting the statement.
It said the case would be forwarded to the revolutionary court in charge …. Original source  : Iranian filmmaker released on bail.

Criminal proceedings against Geelani for perjury stayed

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the criminal proceedings against Delhi University (DU) teacher S.A.R.Geelani, who was acquitted in 2001 Parliament House attack case, on the charge of giving false evidence in court.

Issuing a notice to Delhi Police, Justice Vipin Sanghi stayed the proceedings till Aug 13.
Geelani had challenged the order …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Avoid frivolous lawsuits, ministries advised

NEW DELHI – Avoid frivolous lawsuits, the law and justice ministry has told other ministries and departments in an important communication as the government tries to shed the dubious tag of being the “biggest litigant” that only adds to the huge pile-up of cases in courts across the country.

The advice was sent as part of …. Original source  : Avoid frivolous lawsuits, ministries advised.

Man forces son to eat school report

LONDON – Furious at his son’s poor school report, a father in France forced the boy to chew and swallow the sheets of paper and later admitted that he had “lost his temper” and had “over-reacted”.

The angry father stuffed the school report into his 12-year-old son’s mouth and ordered him to eat it earlier this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man forces son to eat school report.

Peruvian consulate seeking family of Md. girl who questioned first lady on immigration

Peru consulate seek girl who queried first lady

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Peruvian officials in the U.S. say they’re seeking the family of a second-grader who told first lady Michelle Obama that her mother “doesn’t have papers,” so they can help them with documentation from their home country.
Consul General Cesar Jordan in Washington said Wednesday that the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Peruvian consulate seeking family of Md. girl who questioned first lady on immigration.

Alleged victim: Pleased about release of banned list, wants USA Swimming to do more

Alleged victim: Pleased Uchiyama’s ban made public

A woman who accused former USA Swimming national team director Everett Uchiyama of sexual abuse told The Associated Press on Wednesday that officials need to do more than publicize his lifetime ban.
The alleged victim, speaking on condition of anonymity because she signed a confidential agreement with USA Swimming in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Immigration court hearing delayed for Maine resident linked to NYC bomb suspect

Hearing delayed for Maine man linked to NY suspect

BOSTON – A hearing has been postponed until next week for a Pakistani man who was arrested on immigration violations during the Times Square attempted bombing investigation.
A lawyer for 34-year-old Mohammad Shafiq Rahman asked for the postponement, saying that Rahman plans to file for a change in …. Source article  : Immigration court hearing delayed for Maine resident linked to NYC bomb suspect.

NY court dismisses Costa Rican photogs’ lawsuit against NFL’s Tom Brady, model Gisele Bundchen

NY court dismisses suit against Brady, Bundchen

NEW YORK – A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit by two photographers who said they were shot at by bodyguards of quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen (jih-ZEHL’ BUN’-chen).
The April 2009 incident occurred during a party in Costa Rica celebrating the couple’s marriage two months previously.
Photographers …. Source  : NY court dismisses Costa Rican photogs’ lawsuit against NFL’s Tom Brady, model Gisele Bundchen.

Ex-Justice O’Connor: No Child Left Behind leaves civics education behind

O’Connor, in NY, gives schools poor civics marks

NEW YORK – Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor says an “unintended consequence” of the No Child Left Behind initiative is that kids are learning less about civics.
O’Connor said Wednesday in New York that the federal initiative appropriated funds “based on good test scores in math, science … Read more »».

Canada denies visa to IB officer, grants it later

NEW DELHI – Close on the heels of a retired Border Security Force (BSF) trooper being denied visa, the Canadian High Commission denied the same to an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer but relented after the Indian home and external affairs ministries did some tough talking.

A deputy director of the IB, who was to visit Canada … Read more >>.

Air India files case in Bombay High Court against striking employees

Mumbai, May 26 (ANI): The Air India on Wednesday morning moved the Bombay High Court against the flash strike by its employees.

Air India decided to act tough against its staff as their strike entered the second day.

“We filed the petition around 1 pm today. Tomorrow is a holiday, so day after tomorrow it will be …. Source  : Air India files case in Bombay High Court against striking employees.

Delhi High Court directive forces Air India employees to call off strike

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Coming under pressure following Delhi High Court orders staying the Air India employees’ strike, the strikers called off their agitation on Wednesday evening after holding a meet with the Air India management.

Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court observed that the strike had affected the business and stayed … Read more >>.

Canada treating Indian agencies like KGB, says Dosanjh

TORONTO – Blasting the Canadian authorities for denying visas to Indian security officials, former Canadian health minister and Indo-Canadian leader Ujjal Dosanjh said Ottawa was treating the Indian security agencies like the erstwhile KGB.

“Will they dare do this to the Chinese or Israelis? Never. I am very angry about how the Canadian government is treating …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Canada treating Indian agencies like KGB, says Dosanjh.

Constitutional amendments can’t be challenged: Pakistan government

ISLAMABAD – The confrontation between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court seems to be deepening with the former now contending that constitutional amendments are not open to judicial review.

The government and the Supreme Court are already on a collision course over implementing the latter’s order to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari …. Original article  : Constitutional amendments can’t be challenged: Pakistan government.

Indians scramble to get British citizenship

LONDON – Over 200,000 foreigners became British citizens last year, with a surge from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Home Office said.

Of those receiving the British passport, over half came from Africa and the Indian sub-continent.
The Times online reported Friday that 1.5 million migrants have been granted British citizenship since 1997.
“These figures … Read more »»».

Canada ‘deeply regrets’ visa row with India

TORONTO – Canada has said it “deeply regrets” the aspersions cast on the Indian security establishment following the refusal of visa to several Indians by its mission in New Delhi.

“The government of Canada deeply regrets the recent incident in which letters drafted by public service officials during routine visa refusals to Indian nationals cast false … Read more : Canada ‘deeply regrets’ visa row with India.

Plea against sugar mills’ privatisation admitted

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday admitted a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to privatise 11 state-run sugar mills of the Uttar Pradesh State Sugar Corp Ltd.

Declining to stay the opening of the bids June 3, an apex court vacation bench headed by Justice G.S. Singhvi and comprising Justice C.K. Prasad said … Read more »»».

McNamee spends over 2 hours in courthouse testifying against Clemens before grand jury

McNamee gives testimony to Clemens grand jury

WASHINGTON – Brian McNamee has left the courthouse in Washington after testifying for more than two hours before a grand jury that will decide whether to indict Roger Clemens for allegedly lying under oath to Congress.
McNamee made no comment as he left Tuesday. His lawyer, Richard Emery, said, “Everything … Original source on Gaea Times at : McNamee spends over 2 hours in courthouse testifying against Clemens before grand jury.

Canada mum, Indo-Canadians blame ‘anti-India’ bureaucracy

TORONTO – Canada kept mum Thursday to India’s threat to take retaliatory action for denial of visas to its serving and retired Indian security officials by the Canadian high commission in New Delhi.

However, Indo-Canadian groups reacted angrily to the development, blaming it on the “anti-India bureaucracy”.
“It is the department of immigration and citizenship …. Read the original article  : Canada mum, Indo-Canadians blame ‘anti-India’ bureaucracy.

US health official impressed with services at oft-criticized San Diego immigration jail

Health official tours San Diego immigration jail

SAN DIEGO – A U.S. health official says he was impressed by the services he saw delivered at an often-criticized immigration detention center in San Diego.
Dr. David Rutstein, the acting deputy surgeon general, peppered doctors with questions during a one-hour tour Wednesday.
He was told that detainees are thoroughly evaluated … Original article on : US health official impressed with services at oft-criticized San Diego immigration jail.

Minn. jury awards $1.25M in assistant’s lawsuit against Tubby Smith over aborted hiring

Jury awards $1.25M in lawsuit against Tubby Smith

MINNEAPOLIS – A jury in Minneapolis has awarded an assistant coach nearly $1.25 million in his lawsuit against Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith over an aborted hiring.
Jimmy Williams was an assistant at Oklahoma State when Smith called him to talk about a job shortly after being hired at …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Minn. jury awards $1.25M in assistant’s lawsuit against Tubby Smith over aborted hiring.

Outraged India asks Canada to respond on visa row (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI/BANGALORE – With public outrage growing over the denial of visas to several serving and retired Indian security officials, India Thursday said Canada’s action was “unacceptable” and warned it of retaliattion if Ottawa does not take corrective action within “a few days”.

“This is unacceptable. We expect the Canadian authorities to address … Read more >>.

‘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.

Consumer court urges curb on overcharging by mobile operators

NEW DELHI – The Delhi State Consumer Commission has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb the practice of overcharging by private mobile operators who include undue charges in bills which are rectified only when pointed out by subscribers.

A commission bench, comprising its president Justice B.A. Zaidi and member Salma Noor, … Read : Consumer court urges curb on overcharging by mobile operators.

Fate of illegal mobile towers to be decided Monday

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court is likely to decide Monday the fate of mobile towers in the capital, which are under threat of sealing by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for operating without licence.

Justice Kailash Gambhir, who had reserved his judgment May 24, is likely to pronounce the order Monday. The sealing …. Read the original article  : here.

Man executed for stabbing 29 kindergarten children in China

BEIJING – A man who stabbed 29 children and three teachers last month in east China’s Jiangsu province was executed Sunday morning.

Xu Yuyuan, 47, was executed at 9.39 a.m. by the Intermediate People’s Court of Taizhou City, Xinhua reported.
He attacked the Zhongxin kindergarten in Taixing City April 29. Four of the victims were …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Man executed for stabbing 29 kindergarten children in China.

Russia restricts information availability to public

Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has restricted the availability of information on activities of the country’s judiciary to the common people.

The presidium of the country’s panel of judges has issued regulations under which courts will be guided as to when information on certain cases is published on the internet.
Under the new rules, information … Original source on Gaea Times at : Russia restricts information availability to public.

Lawyers offer to reduce fees in 9/11 health case in attempt to save settlement

Lawyers offer to reduce fees in 9/11 health case

NEW YORK – Lawyers for thousands of ground zero workers suing over their exposure to World Trade Center dust have offered to lower their legal fees in an attempt to save a major settlement in the case.
The law firm Worby Groner Edelman & Napoli Bern was initially …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawyers offer to reduce fees in 9/11 health case in attempt to save settlement.

Will abide by Supreme Court decision on narco test: CBI Chief

CHENNAI – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director shwani Kumar said on Saturday the agency will abide by the Supreme Court’s decision on narco analysis test.

Inaugurating a three-day training module for media persons in Chennai, Kumar said the agency aims to hit at the roots of the corruption system.

He pointed out that till now no …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Will abide by Supreme Court decision on narco test: CBI Chief.