China pressures Nepal to disrupt Tibetan polls

KATHMANDU – Nepals giant northern neighbour China pressured the Himalayan republic into disrupting the 15th general election held by Tibetan refugees to choose a new prime minister and government in exile, a rights group said.

On Sunday, for the first time in Nepals history, armed police stormed three centres in Kathmandu Valley where the community …. Read the original article  : here.

Shiv Sena praises Judge Khan, Ayodhya petitioner Ansari

MUMBAI – Calling him a patriot, the Shiv Sena Monday heaped praises on Justice S.U. Khan of the Allahabad High Court, which last week ruled that the Babri Mosque was built at the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.

In an editorial, the Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece Saamna sympathised with Justice Khan’s predicament while penning …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Shiv Sena praises Judge Khan, Ayodhya petitioner Ansari.

New Zealand TV host casts racial slur on governor-general

WELLINGTON – A television channel show host in New Zealand apologised Monday for an on-air racial slur on the country’s Indian-origin Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand.

Breakfast show host Paul Henry released a statement that said: “I sincerely apologise to the Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand, for any offence I may have caused.”
During the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand TV host casts racial slur on governor-general.

Malegaon blast case: Supreme Court to hear Sadhvi Pragya ’s appeal

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will on Monday take up an appeal filed by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, key accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, challenging her prosecution under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

A similar appeal filed earlier by co-accused Lieutenant Colonel SP Purohit will also be heard.

Both … Original source on Gaea Times at : Malegaon blast case: Supreme Court to hear Sadhvi Pragya ’s appeal.

Singhvi lottery case row continues in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Congress and Kerala’s ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday continued trading charges over Congress spokesman and lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi defending a lottery distributor accused of irregularities even though he has since withdrawn from the case.

Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan alleged that Singhvi came with the full knowledge of Congress president …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Couple find their dead son’s brain on display

LONDON – A couple in the US who shocking discovered that their dead son’s brain was put up on display at a mortuary are suing the medical examiner, it was reported Sunday.

Andrew and Korisha Shipley’s 17-year-old son Jesse Shipley was killed in a car accident Jan 9, 2005.
The following day, an autopsy was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Couple find their dead son’s brain on display.

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.

Supreme Court judges are wiser, says former HC Judge Sodhi

NEW DELHI – Justice RS Sodhi, former Delhi High Court judge, who had awarded the death penalty to Santosh Kumar Singh in the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, said on Wednesday that apex court judges are wiser and they have a profound knowledge of law.

“It is all right if the Supreme Court says that the case does …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court judges are wiser, says former HC Judge Sodhi.

California appeals court to hear arguments from Michael Jackson’s father in estate case

Calif. court to hear Jackson dad’s estate appeal

LOS ANGELES – An appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether Michael Jackson’s father should be allowed to challenge the administrators of his son’s already lucrative estate.
Joe Jackson has appealed a probate court’s dismissal of his objections to the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive [..] Read the original article: here.

Openings in Guantanamo detainee’s trial depend on whether judge lets key gov’t witness testify

Fate of key witness unknown in detainee’s NY trial

NEW YORK – Opening statements at the first civilian trial for a Guantanamo Bay detainee could begin as early as Wednesday unless a New York judge blocks a key government witness from testifying.
Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan is expected to rule Wednesday on the fate of a witness …. Original article  : Openings in Guantanamo detainee’s trial depend on whether judge lets key gov’t witness testify.

Death reduced to life in Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday commuted the death penalty given to Santosh Kumar Singh and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the 1996 rape and murder of Delhi University student Priyadarshini Mattoo.

His death sentence was set aside by an apex court bench headed by Justice H.S. Bedi.
Mattoo, the third year …. Source article  : Death reduced to life in Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case (Second Lead).

Priyadarshini Mattoo case: Supreme Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted the death sentence awarded to Santosh Kumar Singh, the convict in the Priyadarshini Mattoo rape-cum-murder case, to life imprisonment.

An apex court Bench of Justices H S Bedi … Read more >>.

Clint Bowyer’s point deduction upheld but reduced by NASCAR appellate officer

Clint Bowyer’s 150-point deduction upheld
CONCORD, N.C. – Richard Childress Racing lost its last bid Tuesday to overturn Clint Bowyer’s championship-ending penalty.

NASCAR chief appellate officer John Middlebrook ruled Bowyer will not get back the 150 points he was docked after his winning car at New Hampshire on Sept. 19 failed inspection.
But Middlebrook did reduce two portions … Read more »»».

Sears wants to buy back sculpture in Willis Tower lobby, lawsuit says

Sears wants to buy back Willis Tower sculpture

CHICAGO – Sears may have moved out of its tower in downtown Chicago, but the company now wants to buy back a motorized sculpture in the building’s lobby.
The brightly colored art installation, “The Universe,” was created by Alexander Calder. It was unveiled at what was then the Sears … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sears wants to buy back sculpture in Willis Tower lobby, lawsuit says.

Union Cabinet approves Judicial Accountability Bill with amendments

NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to a Bill that provides a mechanism for inquiry into the complaints against the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

“The proposed Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill has been given a go ahead with …. Read the original article  : Union Cabinet approves Judicial Accountability Bill with amendments.

Judge: Jury has reached verdict in trial of man charged in Conn. home invasion killings

Conn. jury reaches verdict in home invasion trial

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Connecticut judge says a jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged in the 2007 home invasion killings of a woman and her two daughters.
The verdict is expected to be announced shortly.
Steven Hayes faces 17 charges including capital felony, … Original article on : Judge: Jury has reached verdict in trial of man charged in Conn. home invasion killings.

Punish officials who sit on files of legal matters: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has said that it was high time that the “malpractice” and the “racket” of officials sleeping over the files of cases that have gone against the State comes to an end and such officials are punished.

“We feel that the beneficiary (the non-state actor) of a judgment may be …. Original source  : Punish officials who sit on files of legal matters: Apex court.

US deports nearly 400,000 immigrants

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS/EFE) The US government has deported a record number of undocumented immigrants – around 400,000 – this year, officials said.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and assistant secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), John Morton, said 392,000 people have been deported by the ICE til Sep 30.
More than half of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US deports nearly 400,000 immigrants.

Lincoln document that freed slaves now on sale

NEW YORK – One of the most important documents in US history – a proclamation that freed slaves in the secessionist South – will go under the hammer with a targeted sales range of $1-1.5 million, Sotheby’s of New York said Wednesday.

The copy of the Emancipation Proclamation being sold Dec 10 was signed by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lincoln document that freed slaves now on sale.

California appeals court hears arguments from Michael Jackson’s father in estate case

Calif. court hears Jackson dad’s estate appeal

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s father was “grievously wronged” by a probate court that decided last year not to let him try to replace the administrators of his son’s estate, an attorney argued Wednesday.
The arguments by attorney Brian Oxman, who represents Joe Jackson, were heard by a three-judge panel …. Read the original article  : here.

High court summons MCD commissioner

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday summoned the commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to appear before it after officials skipped a meeting convened by Delhi’s chief secretary to discuss water crisis in the capital.

The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the commissioner to appear in person Dec … Original source on Gaea Times at : High court summons MCD commissioner.

Court seeks probe reports on charges against Mumbai Congress chief

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court Wednesday directed two central and a state investigating agency to submit confidential reports of the status of their investigations into the allegations of corruption against Mumbai Congress president Kripa Shankar Singh.

A division bench of Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice R.V. More gave the directive while hearing a public …. Read the original article  : here.

R.K. Anand booked for graft in National Games purchases

RANCHI – A first information report (FIR) has been lodged against Jharkhand Olympic Association (JOA) president R.K. Anand and three others for corruption in purchase of equipments for the 34th National Games, an official said Wednesday.

An FIR has been lodged against four people, including R.K. Anand, in purchasing equipments at higher rates for [..] Read the original article: here.

Central government favours disabled-friendly buildings

NEW DELHI – To provide easy accessibility to people with disabilities in state government buildings, main hospitals and universities, the central government Wednesday invited proposals from the states for central assistance.

The central assistance will also be provided to build government websites at the state and district levels more accessible to the disabled people.
The [..] Read the original article: here.

Ayodhya appeal may throw up faith-fact issue: Sibal

NEW DELHI – “Can faith be the basis of a fact?” This fundamental issue may arise in the Supreme Court if it is moved by any litigant against the Allahabad High Court’s Ayodhya verdict, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said.

Asked by Karan Thapar, who interviewed Sibal for CNBC TV18, about the issues … Read : Ayodhya appeal may throw up faith-fact issue: Sibal.

US bride loses lawsuit filed against photog over underwear pics

NEW YORK – A woman in the US has lost a case against a hotographer who took pictures of her in her underwear on her wedding day and then posted them on the studio’s website.

Sara Bostwick charged that photographer Carolyn Monastra ignored her request not to shoot her …. Read the original article  : US bride loses lawsuit filed against photog over underwear pics.

“Times of military coups in Pakistan are over”: Musharraf

LONDON – Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has stated that “the times of military coups in Pakistan are over,” as the Supreme Court of the country had now decided “not to validate a military takeover.”

“Whenever the country is in turmoil, everybody looks to the army. But I …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : “Times of military coups in Pakistan are over”: Musharraf.

CBI seeks more time for 2G scam probe

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation Friday told the Supreme Court that it would require six more months to complete the probe in the 2G spectrum scam.

It said it needed more time as a lot of investigation has to be done within the country and possibly outside also.
Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium …. Source article  : CBI seeks more time for 2G scam probe.

Prosecutors search for Playboy Indonesia’s former editor after he fails to show up at jail

Playboy Indonesia’s former editor at large

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Prosecutors were searching for the former editor-in-chief of Playboy Indonesia on Friday after he failed to show up to begin his two-year jail sentence for publishing pictures of scantily clothed women.
They want to present Erwin Arnada – now at large – with a warrant for his arrest.
The …. Source article  : Prosecutors search for Playboy Indonesia’s former editor after he fails to show up at jail.

Voice of ‘Dora The Explorer’ sues Nickelodeon, says she’s owed millions; network denies claim

Teen voice of ‘Dora The Explorer’ sues Nickelodeon

NEW YORK – A teenager who gave voice to the spunky heroine of Nickelodeon’s “Dora The Explorer” says the network cheated her out of millions of dollars by underpaying her for work on the groundbreaking children’s cartoon series.
Caitlin Sanchez, 14, didn’t get the fees she was due for …. Source article  : Voice of ‘Dora The Explorer’ sues Nickelodeon, says she’s owed millions; network denies claim.

Report: Ex-CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, critic of illegal labor, used immigrants without papers

Report: Illegal labor worked at Lou Dobbs’ homes

NEW YORK – The Nation magazine is reporting that former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs relied on illegal immigrants to help maintain his homes even as he spoke out on the air against them.
The Nation said the article, published online Thursday, is based on a yearlong investigation including interviews … Read more >>.

Report: Ex-CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, critic of illegal labor, hired immigrants without papers

Report: Lou Dobbs hired illegal labor at his homes

NEW YORK – The Nation magazine is reporting that former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs relied on illegal immigrants to help maintain his homes even as he spoke out on the air against them.
The Nation said the article, published online Thursday, is based on a yearlong investigation including …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Report: Ex-CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, critic of illegal labor, hired immigrants without papers.

J&J seeks dismissal of complaint alleging it paid kickbacks to hike drug sales

Johnson & Johnson asks judge to toss kickback case

BOSTON – Johnson & Johnson on Thursday asked a federal judge to dismiss a complaint accusing the health care giant of paying millions in kickbacks so nursing homes would put more patients on its popular schizophrenia medication and other drugs.
The government and two whistleblowers allege J&J paid … Read more »»».

Witness says assailants concocted cover-up story after fatal assault of immigrant in Pa.

Pa. teens say they covered up assault on immigrant

SCRANTON, Pa. – After beating and kicking an illegal Mexican immigrant and leaving him for dead in the street, a group of white teens in a small Pennsylvania mining town knew they had a serious problem on their hands.
So, witnesses said, they decided on a cover story …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Test could have confirmed child’s paternity, court tells killer father

NEW DELHI – Gone are the days when it was said that maternity is a fact but paternity is a matter of opinion, the Supreme Court has said pointing out that with DNA test, the fact of both paternity and maternity can be established.

The court said this while dismissing a man’s plea that he … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Test could have confirmed child’s paternity, court tells killer father.

Court to hear plea on Doordarshan appointments

Indo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI – Delhi High Court Thursday agreed to hear a petition filed by Prasar Bharati challenging an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) quashing the appointment of 25 TV news anchors and reporters in Doordarshan News.

A bench headed by Justice Pradeep Nandrajog fixed Oct 26 for the next hearing.
The bench … Read more : Court to hear plea on Doordarshan appointments.

Kin of firm\’s dead employee ineligible for share allocation: Court

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the family members of an employee of a company seeking allotment of shares that she was entitled to before her death.

“Legal heirs or family members of the deceased employee of IPCL (Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited) were not entitled for the shares as …. Original article  : Kin of firm\’s dead employee ineligible for share allocation: Court.

Nepal’s ex-king says it all in a few words

KATHMANDU – As he started his dynasty’s ritual worship of Dashain, Nepal’s biggest Hindu festival, the country’s deposed king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah is still smarting under a fierce sense of injustice, two years after parliament formally declared an end to his 240-year-old monarchy.

Royalists, who continue to demand the restoration of monarchy, gave …. Source article  : Nepal’s ex-king says it all in a few words.

Canada asks China to free Nobel Prize winner

TORONTO – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined US President Barack Obama in calling upon China to free pro-democracy activist Liu Xiaobo after he won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

“I would hope the fact that he is now a Nobel Peace Prize winner would cause our friends in the Chinese government to look seriously …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Canadian Tamils support former Sri Lankan army chief

TORONTO – Throwing their support behind their former tormentor and army chief Sarath Fonseka, who was sentenced to 30 months in jail last week, the Sri Lankan Tamil community in Canada Thursday condemned the Rajapaksa government for its treatment of the former military boss.

“We had problems with Fonseka as a military general, but we … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Canadian Tamils support former Sri Lankan army chief.

Nobel Peace Prize serves anti-China purpose: Chinese daily

BEIJING -The Nobel Peace Prize has been “degraded to a political tool that serves an anti-China purpose” and is an attempt “to impose Western values on China”, an editorial in a Chinese daily said after a leading political dissident was awarded the prestigious prize.

The Global Times, an English language newspaper that targets expats and …. Source  : Nobel Peace Prize serves anti-China purpose: Chinese daily.

Nobel laureate’s wife forced to leave Beijing

BEIJING – Chinese police have forced the wife of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo to leave Beijing and are believed to have taken her to the northeastern city of Jinzhou, where her husband is imprisoned, reports said Saturday.

“(The police) are sitting there waiting for me to get my things together,” US-based Radio Free … Original article on : Nobel laureate’s wife forced to leave Beijing.

LA judge rules message from Countrywide executive can be used in upcoming federal trial

LA judge says Countrywide exec message can be used

LOS ANGELES – A judge ruled Friday that federal regulators in an upcoming trial can use a message written by a former Countrywide Financial Corp. executive in which he called himself a “magnet” for prosecution.
The ruling was one of several issued by federal Judge John F. Walter … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : LA judge rules message from Countrywide executive can be used in upcoming federal trial.

Obama praises Nobel Peace winner

WASHINGTON – Jailed Chinese dissident and writer Liu Xiaobo, who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, sacrificed his freedom for his beliefs, US President Barack Obama said Friday.

“We call on the Chinese government to release Mr Liu as soon as possible,” he said.
Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, which brought him …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama praises Nobel Peace winner.

Satyam fraud case: CBI seeks more time from Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday sought six months more time from the Supreme Court to investigate the alleged role of former Satyam chairman B. Ramalinga Raju into the multi-crore financial scam case.

Janata Party President … Read more : Satyam fraud case: CBI seeks more time from Supreme Court.

Taiwan hails Nobel Peace Prize winner’s fight

TAIWAN – Taiwan Friday risked irking China by hailing jailed Chinese dissident and writer Liu Xiaobo for his efforts to fight for human rights that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize.

The President’s Office in Taipei issued a statement congratulating Liu for winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for promoting human rights in China. It [..] Read the original article: here.

Few isolated incidents in marriage not cruelty: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday said married life should be assessed as a whole and few isolated incidents over a period of time would not amount to cruelty.

“Sustained unjustifiable and reprehensible conduct affecting physical and mental health of the other spouse may lead to mental cruelty,” said a bench of Justice P. … Read more : Few isolated incidents in marriage not cruelty: Apex court.

UAE minister in Forbes’ Most Powerful Women list

Abu Dhabi, Oct 9 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi has found a place in the 2010 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list by the US-based Forbes Magazine.

Sheikha Lubna, who was also recognised as the most powerful Arab woman, was ranked 70th in the list.
According to Forbes, … Read more : UAE minister in Forbes’ Most Powerful Women list.

Ex-editor of Playboy Indonesia turns up to serve jail term

JAKARTA – The former editor of Playboy Indonesia magazine turned himself in Saturday to serve a two-year jail term for indecent publication, state media reported.

Prosecutors Friday began searching for the magazine’s former chief editor, Erwin Arnada, after he failed to turn up to serve the sentence handed by the Supreme Court in August.
“I …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hang bride burners: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – Unless all those who burn their wives are hanged, the barbaric crime would not stop, the Supreme Court has said.

“This (bride burning) is barbaric and wild animal like behaviour and only when the perpetrators of such a crime are sent to the gallows the people will realise that bride burning is a [..] Read the original article: here.

Pak court bars AQ Khan from speaking about nuclear programme

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered nuclear scientist Dr. A.Q. Khan against making any statements about the country’s nuclear programme or about security issues.

Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry announced the decision while disposing off a petition …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak court bars AQ Khan from speaking about nuclear programme.

Notification for NRIs’ voting rights out: Minister

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Saturday said the gazette notification granting voting rights to non-resident Indians is out.

Addressing reporters here, Ravi said the next move has to be made by the Election Commission.
“The gazette notification to this effect is out now. Now, the Election Commission has to make the next …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Notification for NRIs’ voting rights out: Minister.

Free dissident, says Obama as Chinese daily pans Nobel

WASHINGTON/BEIJING – US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper have called upon China to free activist Liu Xiaobo after he won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize as a Chinese daily said the prize been “degraded to a political tool that serves an anti-China purpose”.

Obama, who won the award last year, said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Free dissident, says Obama as Chinese daily pans Nobel.