Notice issued to Karnataka on proposed military memorial

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Karnataka government on a petition challenging the proposed setting up of the National Military Memorial at the Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park in Bangalore.

The vacation bench headed by justice R.M. Lodha and comprising Justice A.K. Patnaik, however, declined to order status quo. The notice … Read : Notice issued to Karnataka on proposed military memorial.

British government under pressure over non-EU migration

LONDON – The British government is reportedly under pressure from coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, to ensure that the proposed cap on non-EU economic migration to Britain does not affect the domestic economy.

Appearing on the BBC Monday, hours before announcing the proposed cap, Home Secretary Theresa May said the government will “ensure that the brightest …. Original source  : British government under pressure over non-EU migration.

Britain’s non-EU immigration cap may face hiccups

LONDON – Britain’s proposed cap on non-EU immigration to avoid a last-ditch influx into the country may run into rough weather as it is not applicable to non-EU migrants granted refugee status here or their dependents.

Labour has accused the coalition government of diluting the new immigration rules, including the compulsory English testing for non-EU … Read : Britain’s non-EU immigration cap may face hiccups.

EU to ban selling eggs by the dozen

LONDON – Shopkeepers in the European Union (EU) will be banned from selling eggs or fruit by the dozen under new food labelling regulations proposed by the European parliament, a media report said.

Under the draft legislation, meant to come into force next year, sale of food items in the EU using the simple measurement of [..] Read the original article: here.

Israeli court frees ultra-Orthodox parents who defied school segregation ruling

Parents freed in Israeli school segregation row

JERUSALEM – Israel’s Supreme Court has freed a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish parents who were jailed for violating an order banning segregation in a West Bank girls’ school.
A court spokeswoman said on Sunday that under a compromise, the girls will study together until the end of the school year, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Israeli court frees ultra-Orthodox parents who defied school segregation ruling.

Four Uttar Pradesh ministers to move high court in blasphemy case

LUCKNOW – Four ministers in the Mayawati government will move the Allahabad High Court against a lower court order on registration of a criminal case against them for publication of an allegedly blasphemous article in a journal.

The order against Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Babu Singh Kushwaha, Swami Prasad Maurya and Daddu Prasad was issued by Chief Judicial …. Original source  : Four Uttar Pradesh ministers to move high court in blasphemy case.

Australia shouldn’t have a big population: Gillard

MELBOURNE – In an apparent policy shift on Australia’s ever-growing population, mainly due to immigration, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she does not believe in a “big Australia”, but supports the idea of controlled immigration for a population the country can support.

Breaking away from the policies of the Kevin Rudd administration, Gillard said the nation … Read more : Australia shouldn’t have a big population: Gillard.

Non-EU immigration cap rule may face hiccups in Britain

LONDON – Britain’s proposed cap on non-EU immigration to avoid a last-ditch influx into the country may run into rough weather as it is not applicable to non-EU migrants granted refugee status here or their dependents.

Labour has accused the coalition government of diluting the new immigration rules, including the compulsory English testing for non-EU …. Original source  : Non-EU immigration cap rule may face hiccups in Britain.

Suit claims medical records of porn actresses overexposed by Los Angeles adult industry clinic

Lawsuit: Medical records of porn stars overexposed

LOS ANGELES – Two former porn actresses say their private medical information was wrongly exposed by a Los Angeles clinic that caters to the adult film industry.
Diana Lee Grandmason and Bess Garren said Monday they are suing because the release forms actors are required to sign at the Adult …. Original source  : Suit claims medical records of porn actresses overexposed by Los Angeles adult industry clinic.

Britain sets interim limit on non-EU migration

LONDON – The British government Monday set an interim limit of 24,100 on non-EU migration to the country, ahead of a permanent cap to be introduced next April after consulting businesses and gauging the needs of the economy.

Announcing this in parliament, Home Secretary Theresa May said: “This is only one part of our policy to … Read more »»».

Gujarat lawyers protest corruption in judiciary

GANDHINAGAR – Lawyers Monday began a two-day token fast outside the Gujarat High Court to protest alleged corruption in the lower judiciary.

Anil Patel, president of the Gujarat unit of Indian Association of Lawyers, said that all the office bearers of association would continue the token fast on Tuesday as well.
“We plan to present a … Original article on : Gujarat lawyers protest corruption in judiciary.

Apex court comes to aid of Karnataka doctors in rural areas

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday ruled that Karnataka government doctors working in the rural areas of the state would get weightage for getting admission to post graduate courses and choosing the specialised medical discipline they want to pursue.

The hurdle in the way of rural doctors getting the specialised discipline of their choice …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apex court comes to aid of Karnataka doctors in rural areas.

Temporary cap on non-EU migration diluted already?

LONDON – The proposed temporary cap on non-EU migration may have already been diluted in the face of pressure from political parties, businesses and universities, it is learnt.

The “flexibility” in the cap wanted by Liberal Democrats like Business Secretary Vince Cable and businesses, will mean that internal transfers of staff by multinational companies – which …. Source article  : Temporary cap on non-EU migration diluted already?.

Court grills AIIMS on post-graduation seats

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday questioned the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on allocation of seats to students in post-graduation courses.

The vacation bench of Justice M.C. Garg directed the AIIMS to explain by June 30 as to how the all-India level seats were allocated.
The court was hearing a petition … Read more : Court grills AIIMS on post-graduation seats.

Fla. estate battle features $3M set aside for care of 3 pet Chihuahuas in island mansion

Fla. estate battle features $3M for pet Chihuahuas

MIAMI – Conchita, Lucia and April Marie are used to a luxurious life in an island mansion. With a $3 million trust fund from the will of an heiress, they’ll never have to worry about a thing. What sets the three apart is that they’re Chihuahuas.
The three little … Read more »».

Karnataka’s response sought on plea against military memorial

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday sought the Karnataka government’s response on a petition challenging the proposed National Military Memorial to come up at Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park in Bangalore.

Issuing the notice, returnable in four weeks, the vacation bench of Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K. Patnaik, however, declined to order status quo. …. Read the original article  : Karnataka’s response sought on plea against military memorial.

Court asks Air India to de-seal staff union offices

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday directed Air India’s holding company, National Aviation Company of India Ltd (NACIL), to de-seal the employees’ union offices that were sealed during a strike last month.

The vacation bench of Justice M.C. Garg directed NACIL to de-seal all the union offices across the country and posted the matter …. Original source  : Court asks Air India to de-seal staff union offices.

Modi will be given a fair trial: Srinivisan

NEW DELHI – Indian cricket board secretary N.Srinivisan has said the July 3 Special General Meeting (SGM) has not been convened to sack suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi. Srinivisan said Modi will get a fair trial and rubbished claims that he is acting out of “personal grudge.”

Srinivisan has rejected the replies of … Read more »».

Air India loses labour battle in Nepal

KATHMANDU – India’s flag carrier Air India has lost a protracted labour battle in Nepal with the country’s apex court ruling that the airline would have to abide by Nepal’s labour laws while operating in Nepal.

The verdict delivered Tuesday by Supreme Court judges Khilaraj Regmi and Bharatraj Upreti comes as a blow for India’s oldest …. Original article  : Air India loses labour battle in Nepal.

Infamous ‘golden’ comment by Blagojevich to feature as testimony continues at corruption trial

Blago’s ‘golden’ comment makes appearance at trial
CHICAGO – Rod Blagojevich’s profanity-laced comment about not giving up his power to appoint Barack Obama’s successor in the U.S. Senate for nothing will likely reappear at the former governor’s corruption trial.
Prosecutors played the infamous wiretap recording in which Blagojevich colorfully describes the opportunity to name a …. Source article  : Infamous ‘golden’ comment by Blagojevich to feature as testimony continues at corruption trial.

SEC paying $755K to settle with former staff lawyer who investigated prominent hedge fund

SEC paying $755K to settle with fired lawyer

WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission is paying $755,000 to settle a lawsuit with a former staff lawyer who accused the agency of blocking his investigation of a prominent hedge fund.
The SEC settlement of Gary Aguirre’s wrongful termination claim was announced Tuesday by the Government Accountability Project.
Aguirre …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kagan: Judges must intervene if president, Congress overstep authority but aren’t policymakers

Kagan: Role of court is not to set public policy

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan says the judiciary should intervene if a president oversteps his authority but that judges must be mindful they are not policymakers.
Kagan was responding Tuesday to a line of questioning from Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold about the role of courts …. Original source  : Kagan: Judges must intervene if president, Congress overstep authority but aren’t policymakers.

Kagan tells Judiciary Committee she admires Justice Marshall, but will be herself on court

Kagan testifies she’ll be her own person on bench

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan says she admires Justice Thurgood Marshall but would think and act for herself if confirmed for the high court.
In an exchange Tuesday with Republican Sen. John Kyl of Arizona, Kagan was asked about an article she had written picking up … Original article on : Kagan tells Judiciary Committee she admires Justice Marshall, but will be herself on court.

Berlusconi assailant acquitted

Milan, June 29 (IANS/AKI) An Italian judge Tuesday acquitted the mentally unbalanced man who attacked Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi at a political rally last year on grounds of diminished responsibility.

Judge Luisa Savoia ruled that Massimo Tartaglia be placed under a control order for a year and obey a community psychiatric therapy centre director’s orders …. Original article  : Berlusconi assailant acquitted.

No action against MPs for not disclosing assets: Activist

NEW DELHI – Four months after a right to information (RTI) plea revealed that 70 Lok Sabha members had not declared their assets to the speaker, the authorities have yet to take any action, a transparency law activist said Tuesday.

The information was disclosed Feb 24 in a reply to the RTI application filed by Subhash … Read more »».

Birla Corporation completes adjourned AGM

KOLKATA – Birla Corporation, the M.P. Birla Group flagship company controlled by the Lodhas, Tuesday finished its re-scheduled 90th annual general meeting (AGM).

The AGM was adjourned June 23 following an order of the Alipore Court. A company shareholder, owning 200 shares, had moved the court on the issue of postal ballots and obtained an ex … Read : Birla Corporation completes adjourned AGM.

Kagan embraces living Constitution; Says Framers understood need for adaptation to change

Kagan embraces notion of living Constitution

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is calling the Constitution a living document, saying it’s framers wrote it to last through ever-changing circumstances.
Her remarks in an exchange with Sen. Patrick Leahy on the second day of confirmation hearings touched on suggestions by Republican critics that she would legislate from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kagan embraces living Constitution; Says Framers understood need for adaptation to change.

Berlusconi attacker found unfit for trial, placed under psychiatric care

Berlusconi attacker found unfit for trial
MILAN – The man who hurled a statuette at Premier Silvio Berlusconi, leaving the bloodied Italian leader with a broken nose and two broken teeth, is not fit to stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Judge Luisa Savoia, however, placed Massimo Tartaglia under observation for one year in a psychiatric hospital …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition against US drone attacks in Pakistan, which had asked for a ban on them in the absence of an “agreement or treaty” by the government over the attacks.

The petition was moved by Sardar Zaheer Ahmad, in which he requested that the Pakistan government should …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks.

Haneef sues former Australian minister

MELBOURNE – Mohamed Haneef, an Indian doctor who was falsely accused of aiding terrorists, has launched defamation proceedings against a former Australian minister.

Haneef’s lawyers said they lodged the suit against former immigration minister Kevin Andrews in the Supreme Court in Brisbane Thursday, Australian news agency AAP reported.
A claim has also been made for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haneef sues former Australian minister.

French court weighs whether to delay trial centering on L’Oreal heiress

Trial centering on France’s richest woman opens

NANTERRE, France – A French court is considering whether it should delay a trial on claims that France’s richest woman was coerced into giving ???1 billion ($1.2 billion) of cash and artworks to a friend.
The trial pits L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt against her daughter, Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers, who says a …. Original source  : French court weighs whether to delay trial centering on L’Oreal heiress.

In speech, Obama to spell out for public his argument for moving ahead on immigration overhaul

In speech, Obama to argue for immigration overhaul
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama hopes to rally new momentum behind the push for an immigration overhaul.
Obama is laying out his rationale in a speech Thursday in Washington, his first on the issue as president.
The president will explain why he thinks a comprehensive approach is the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : In speech, Obama to spell out for public his argument for moving ahead on immigration overhaul.

Nadia death case: Supreme Court rejects Goa ex-minister Pacheco’s bail plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Pacheco in connection with the death of his female friend Nadia Torrado in Chennai.

The apex court, in its ruling, said that tampering with evidence by Pacheco could not be ruled out.

On June 21, the Bombay High … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nadia death case: Supreme Court rejects Goa ex-minister Pacheco’s bail plea.

Indian-origin doctor gets seven years’ jail in Australia

MELBOURNE – Jayant Patel, an Indian origin doctor held guilty of manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm on patients at an Australian hospital, was Thursday sentenced to seven years in prison.

The sentence was read out in Brisbane Supreme Court.
“In view of the verdicts of the jury, there is no denying the gravity of your … Read : Indian-origin doctor gets seven years’ jail in Australia.

Lawyers protest in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE – Lawyers in Coimbatore took to the streets in protest against police personnel beating up one of their colleagues on Wednesday.

Around 200 lawyers boycotted court proceedings and demonstrated on city roads demanding action against the policemen who thrashed Kalai Arasan, a local advocate.

The police personnel named in the attack were first arrested and … Original article on : Lawyers protest in Coimbatore.

Britain explains new visa rules for interim immigration cap

LONDON – For those who plan to immigrate to Britain, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has given a detailed explanation to help better understand the implications of the British government’s interim limit on non-EU immigration from July 19.

The agency said in a release that until the interim limit is implemented July 19, 2010, …. Source article  : Britain explains new visa rules for interim immigration cap.

Malaysian woman acquitted of killing Indonesian maid amid domestic worker protection debate

Malaysian acquitted of killing Indonesian maid

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A court acquitted a Malaysian woman of killing her Indonesian housemaid, her lawyer said Thursday, in a case that highlighted complaints about the abuse of foreign domestic workers.
Chen Pei Ee was charged in 2007 with the murder of Kunarsih, who was found dead with bruises on …. Source article  : Malaysian woman acquitted of killing Indonesian maid amid domestic worker protection debate.

Federal jury sides with Idaho hospital, physician in parental medical rights lawsuit

Jury rules against couple in parental rights case

BOISE, Idaho – A federal jury has decided a family’s civil rights were not violated when their young daughter was given a spinal tap in Idaho against their wishes.
Corissa and Eric Mueller brought the lawsuit against St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Dr. Richard MacDonald, Boise and state officials …. Read the original article  : Federal jury sides with Idaho hospital, physician in parental medical rights lawsuit.

We need the best and brightest, says Obama pushing for immigration reform

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has renewed his push for comprehensive immigration reform, his third major domestic priority after health care and financial reforms, highlighting the importance of immigrants to American history and progress.

“We should make it easier for the best and the brightest to come to start businesses and develop products and create jobs. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : We need the best and brightest, says Obama pushing for immigration reform.

German held for having Hitler speech as mobile ringtone

LONDON – A German man has been arrested for having Adolf Hitler’s picture on his mobile phone and the speech of the Nazi dictator as its ringtone.

Authorities seized the phone of the 54-year-old man at Harburg station in Germany Tuesday after fellow train passengers, shocked at the sound of Hitler screaming, alerted the police, Sky …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : German held for having Hitler speech as mobile ringtone.

Brazilian slum dwellers get free internet access

Rio de Janeiro, July 2 (IANS/EFE) Brazilian slum dwellers, including more than 100,000 residents of Rocinha shantytown, the country’s biggest slum, will have free internet access, authorities said.

Under the Rio State Digital programme carried out by the science and technology department and the Pontificia Universidad Catolica, people of Rocinha and three other areas will be …. Source article  : Brazilian slum dwellers get free internet access.

Colombian warlord sued in US by relatives of 2 people allegedly killed by paramilitary forces

Lawsuit filed in Fla. against Colombian warlord

MIAMI – A jailed Colombian warlord has been sued in Miami by the relatives of two people allegedly killed by his paramilitary forces.
The lawsuit against Carlos Mario Jimenez was filed June 14 in federal court, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Thursday.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages from the warlord’s assets, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Colombian warlord sued in US by relatives of 2 people allegedly killed by paramilitary forces.

Sikh wins case against world’s top home goods retailer

TORONTO – A Sikh security guard here, who moved the Ontario provincial human rights commission for being forced to wear a hard helmet by Home Depot, has won his case against the world’s largest home-improvement retailer but his plea for compensation has yet to be decided.

In its ruling, Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal said Home Depot … Read more »»».

Court subpoenas unwilling Naomi Campbell to testify at Charles Taylor war crimes trial

Naomi Campbell subpoenaed in war crimes case

AMSTERDAM – An international court Thursday subpoenaed reluctant supermodel Naomi Campbell to testify this month in the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor about a rough diamond Taylor allegedly gave her in 1997.
The court warned the supermodel that she could be jailed for up to seven …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sikh wins discrimination lawsuit against Canadian employer

TORONTO – A Sikh security guard here, who moved the Ontario provincial human rights commission for being forced to wear a hard helmet by Home Depot, has won his case against the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.

In its ruling, Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal said Home Depot (Canada) discriminated against Deepinder Loomba by “enforcing” a hard hat … Read : Sikh wins discrimination lawsuit against Canadian employer.

Gujarat High Court reserves verdict on civic poll

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Thursday reserved its verdict till Monday on a petition challenging the election process of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).

While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a provision for multiple elected representatives from a ward in the AMC, the court asked the state government under which provisions of the … Original article on : Gujarat High Court reserves verdict on civic poll.

Internet access a legal right in Finland

LONDON – Finland Thursday became the first country in the world to make internet access a legal right for all its citizens.

Every Finn will now have the right to access to a 1Mbps (megabit per second) broadband connection as the government has vowed to provide the service across the country by 2015, BBC reported.
According …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Internet access a legal right in Finland.

Review of plea against Nirma plant after apex court ruling

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Thursday said it will take up a review petition by farmers opposing the upcoming Nirma cement plant at Mahuva in Bhavnagar district only after the appeal pending before the Supreme Court is exhausted.

This was ruled by the division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhyaya and Justice Akil … Read more >>>.

Calif. jury awards $1.7M to TV news camerawoman who claimed police abuse at May Day protest

Calif. jury awards $1.7M to TV news camerawoman

LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles jury has awarded $1.7 million to a television news camera operator who said she was brutalized by police during a 2007 May Day protest.
Jurors awarded the damages on Friday to KTTV-TV camerawoman Patricia Ballaz. The panel also awarded $39,000 to KPPC radio …. Source article  : Calif. jury awards $1.7M to TV news camerawoman who claimed police abuse at May Day protest.

UN approves new body to promote women’s equality globally

UNITED NATIONS – With an Indian woman minister presiding, the UN General Assembly has unanimously approved the establishment of a single UN entity to promote equality for women.

The resolution adopted by consensus by the 192-member world body will put four existing UN bodies dealing with the advancement of women under a single umbrella that will … Read more >>>.

UN creates unified organisation for women

NEW YORK – The UN General Assembly Friday took a major step by pulling together fragmented groups to establish a new entity aimed at intensifying efforts to meet the needs of women and girls worldwide.

The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, known simply as UN Women, will merge four existing groups … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UN creates unified organisation for women.

Calif. woman trying to adopt girl must return her to Ohio as biological father seeks custody

Calif. woman in child-custody battle with Ohio man

ORANGE, Calif. – A Southern California woman faces the prospect of relinquishing a little girl she has been trying to adopt for 18 months while an Ohio court considers the biological father’s custody claim, according to a court decision Friday.
A teleconference between judges and lawyers in Orange County, … Read more »».

Lawsuit: Indian official in NYC forced 17-year-old girl to work long hours for no pay

Lawsuit: Indian official made teen work for no pay

NEW YORK – A young woman from India has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a government official from her country of enslaving her in New York City, forcing her to work 16-hour days without pay.
Shanti Gurung (SHAHN’-tee GEHR’-ung) says in her lawsuit filed Thursday that she was …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawsuit: Indian official in NYC forced 17-year-old girl to work long hours for no pay.

Judge dismisses charges against surfers accused of attacking photog to protect McConaughey

Judge drops case over McConaughey surf scuffle

LOS ANGELES – A judge has dropped charges against two surfers accused of attacking a celebrity photographer shooting photos of Matthew McConaughey on a Malibu beach.
Los Angeles County district attorney’s spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons says the charges were dismissed Friday after prosecutors decided against starting a third trial against the …. Read the original article  : Judge dismisses charges against surfers accused of attacking photog to protect McConaughey.

Parliamentary panel visits Haryana’s Mirchpur village

HISAR – A 13-member group of the parliamentary committee on the welfare of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes Friday visited Mirchpur village in this Haryana district, where two Dalits were killed in an arson attack by upper caste villagers April 21.

“The study group was sent to have first hand information about the facts and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Parliamentary panel visits Haryana’s Mirchpur village.

Gays celebrate one year of Delhi High Court judgment

NEW DELHI – A joyous and flamboyant crowd of Delhi’s gay community gathered Friday evening in the heart of the city to celebrate the first anniversary of Delhi High Court’s judgment decriminalising homosexuality.

The Delhi High Court July 2 last year overturned the 150-year-old section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which penalised people voluntarily engaging …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Badal to consult Mumbai lawyers on water royalty issue

CHANDIGARH – Having stirred up a controversy by demanding royalty from neighbouring Haryana for river waters flowing from Punjab to Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Friday left for Mumbai to consult top lawyers.

“Parkash Singh Badal left for Mumbai this (Friday) afternoon for consultations on the river waters issue with top legal luminaries of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Badal to consult Mumbai lawyers on water royalty issue.

East Africa to become borderless region; tourists, workers would need 1 visa for 5 countries

Kenya promotes 1 visa for 5 East African countries

NAIROBI, Kenya – Five East African nations want to collapse their borders so that foreigners will need only one visa to travel to any of the five nations, Kenya’s immigration minister said Friday.
The proposal is part of an effort to forge Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda …. Source article  : East Africa to become borderless region; tourists, workers would need 1 visa for 5 countries.

2,405 killed in Iraq in 2010: Rights group

BAGHDAD – An Iraqi rights group said that 2,405 people were killed in Iraq in the past six month, as violence spiked amid political post-election tensions, the Yaqen website reported Saturday.

The Monitor of Constitutional Freedom and Bill of Rights group said in its semi-annual report that 7,163 people were injured and at least 63 kidnapped. …. Original article  : 2,405 killed in Iraq in 2010: Rights group.

Pak Law Minister’s brazen ‘bribe’ to prolong rule refused by lawyer

LAHORE – Pakistan Law Minister Babar Awan had to face a humiliating situation when a lawyer rejected to accept a reward of 50,000 rupees from him on Saturday, alleging that the minister was trying to buy lawyers with money.

According to reports, during his visit to the Patoki … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak Law Minister’s brazen ‘bribe’ to prolong rule refused by lawyer.