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Iran To Face 9/11 Lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers are asking a judge in New York City to find Iran culpable in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The lawyers say there is "clear and convincing" evidence to conclude damages should be paid. They are citing the word of three
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:47A
Washington Mutual delays chapter 11 plan showdown
In a filing Thursday with the US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., WaMu's former parent set a new confirmation hearing date of June 29, "in light of ongoing discussions with respect to the modified plan." A spokesman for the company was not
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:46A
French court rules Chirac corruption trial can resume
France's highest court has ruled that the stalled corruption trial of former President Jacques Chirac can resume. Mr Chirac, 78, is accused of embezzling public funds in the 1990s, when he was serving as mayor of Paris. The trial was adjourned in March
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:46A
Twitter sued by footballer over privacy
The lawsuit lists the defendants as "Twitter Inc and persons unknown". The latter are described as those "responsible for the publication of information on the Twitter accounts" in the court document, according to reports.
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:46A
Aberdeen's budget holding strong
ABERDEEN - While things might be tight in Aberdeen's 2011 budget, council assured residents that the village is not on the verge of bankruptcy. The issue was brought before the Aberdeen village council at a meeting on Monday, May 16,
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:45A
Got debt?! Your home equity can help
Weigh the bankruptcy option. If your debts cannot be paid through a DMP in five years or less, consider talking to a bankruptcy attorney. A Chapter 13 plan is like a DMP, except it is the bankruptcy court that has the authority to lower your payment to
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:45A
Houston Roller Coaster Death of Man Ruled Accident 5/20/11
His relatives have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Ray Cammack Shows. Livestock show CEO Leroy told the Houston Chronicle that the matter is in litigation and declined comment. A spokesman for Ray Cammack
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:43A
FBI investigates Unabomber for Tylenol package tampering, poisonings
But a Sacramento attorney for Kaczynski questioned Thursday whether the announced probe was merely a ploy to boost attention for the government's ongoing auction of the Unabomber's possessions. "I find it highly suspicious that the FBI has requested a
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:43A
Woman accusing IMF boss of sexual assault is African asylum seeker
"She didn't have any idea who he was or have any prior dealings with this guy," the personal injury lawyer said. "She wants to remain anonymous because she's very much afraid that something could happen to her physically, she feels very threatened by
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:43A
Jury finds newsagent knife raid accused, 17, guilty
Following a two-day trial at Newport Crown Court, a jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict on a single charge of robbery. The youth had claimed he was in a different part of the city at the time of the robbery on December 16.
Updated: 05/20/2011 11:42A
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