New Zealand TV host suspended for slur on governor-general

WELLINGTON – A television channel show host was suspended Tuesday for an on-air racial slur on the country’s Indian-origin Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand.

During a TVNZ programme Monday, Breakfast show host Paul Henry asked Prime Minister John Key whether Anand was a New Zealander or not. When Key told him that Anand was a New …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand TV host suspended for slur on governor-general.

Oil-for-food scam: Supreme Court dismisses Natwar Singh’s plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petitions filed by former Union Minister Natwar Singh seeking supply of documents of Volcker and R S Pathak Committees which had probed his alleged role in Iraq oil-for-food scam.

A bench comprising Justices B Sudarshan Reddy and S S Nijjar said the …. Source article  : Oil-for-food scam: Supreme Court dismisses Natwar Singh’s plea.

Congress Working Committee to discuss Ayodhya Verdict

NEW DELHI – The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is scheduled to meet today to discuss the verdict in the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit by the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court.

This is the first meeting after the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya title suits.

The meeting of the Congress Working Committee to be …. Source article  : Congress Working Committee to discuss Ayodhya Verdict.

Bangladesh HC rules ‘no one can be forced to wear burka’

DHAKA – A Bangladesh High Court has ruled that the country is secular and that no one should be forced to wear the ‘burka’, or a full Islamic headdress.

According to the BBC, this judgement follows a similar ruling in August, which said that women could not be forced to wear the ‘burka’ at work places, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bangladesh HC rules ‘no one can be forced to wear burka’.

Natwar Singh’s plea dismissed in oil-for-food scam

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition by former external affairs minister K. Natwar Singh seeking all documents that the directorate of enforcement relied upon to issue him a show cause in the oil-for-food programme scam.

The apex court bench headed by Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy said the former foreign minister was … Read more : Natwar Singh’s plea dismissed in oil-for-food scam.

American Express claims US lawsuit would allow merchants to discriminate against its customers

Amex: US suit could OK customer discrimination

NEW YORK – American Express Co. said it is willing to wage a multiyear fight against a federal lawsuit alleging the card company uses anticompetitive practices, claiming it aims to prevent merchants from using “bait and switch” tactics with its customers.
“We have no intention of settling this case,” said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : American Express claims US lawsuit would allow merchants to discriminate against its customers.

Former GM executive to decide Clint Bowyer’s appeal

Middlebrook’s 1st case is Bowyer appeal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – John Middlebrook probably didn’t expect to become the central figure in a drama with championship implications when he agreed to become NASCAR’s chief appellate officer.

He’d yet to be called upon since his appointment in February to the position that’s selected by NASCAR’s board of directors and draws …. Source article  : Former GM executive to decide Clint Bowyer’s appeal.

Attorney General Eric Holder defends Justice Department performance in Black Panther case

AG defends DOJ’s performance in Black Panther case

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder is defending the Justice Department’s handling of a New Black Panthers Party case in which government attorneys obtained a narrower civil court order than Bush administration officials had sought.
The department investigated complaints that New Black Panther Party leaders King Samir Shabazz and …. Read the original article  : Attorney General Eric Holder defends Justice Department performance in Black Panther case.

SEC puts new rules for shareholders to nominate company directors on hold due to lawsuit

SEC puts new shareholder rules on hold due to suit

WASHINGTON – The government said Monday it is putting on hold new rules that make it easier for shareholders to nominate directors of public companies, after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued to block the changes.
The new rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission were …. Source  : SEC puts new rules for shareholders to nominate company directors on hold due to lawsuit.

Judge cuts jury award to $1.5M in Fosamax jaw-damage case; Merck still wants new trial

Merck seeks to overturn reduced Fosamax verdict

TRENTON, N.J. – Merck & Co. said Monday it will seek a new trial or a ruling in its favor even after a federal judge slashed the jury verdict against the drugmaker in the case of a woman alleging Merck’s osteoporosis medicine Fosamax severely damaged her jaw.
Last June, a …. Original source  : Judge cuts jury award to $1.5M in Fosamax jaw-damage case; Merck still wants new trial.