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Only 10% of illegal mines remain: BSY
BANGALORE: Ahead of Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde's second report on mining expected to be released mid-June, chief minister BS Yeddyurappa on Monday claimed he had managed to check 90% of illegal mining and only 10% existed now.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:58P
Sen. Charles Schumer targets rental car recalls
The association said neither manufacturers nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives clear direction on which recalls pose a serious risk that must be fixed before a car can be operated. "Currently all vehicle owners,
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:57P
Rabbi files lawsuit against DC elections board
Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld of Ohev Shalom-the National Synagogue and the two plaintiffs want the Board of Elections to adopt a procedure that ensures that elections are not scheduled on any religious holidays, according to plaintiff lawyer Steven Lieberman.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:55P
BlackBerry PlayBook Arrives in Qatar; RIM Gets Sued for Overoptimistic Predictions
by Valli on May 30, 2011 This time around RIM's illusions about the BlackBerry PlayBook's “great” sales has got it into trouble. Real trouble. Earlier this week, an Atlanta firm began investigating RIM to verify the company had disclosed all necessary
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:55P
Del. police: 1 dead, 1 injured in bike collision
Health News from AP Entertainment News from AP AP - May 30, 2011 3:44 PM ET NEWARK, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police say one person has died and another has been hospitalized in serious condition after two dirt bikes collided head-on Monday afternoon.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:55P
Kani to remain in jail, HC reserves bail order
Justice Ajit Bharihoke, after hearing detailed arguments on the bail applications of the accused, said the order on their pleas would be pronounced later. Senior advocate Altaf Ahmed, appearing for Kanimozhi, 43, and Kumar, contended that the
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:53P
Department of Justice asks reporter to betray source but spares one of its own
(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders is disturbed to learn that "New York Times" reporter James Risen was served with a subpoena on 23 May 2011 from the Department of Justice to testify at former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling's trial on a criminal
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:52P
Alonso: Silverstone title crunch point
In his column on Ferrari's website, Alonso said that verdict was influenced by his initial disappointment at losing a race he was confident he could have won. "Immediately after the race, I said the fight for the title was getting ever more difficult,
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:51P
A Candle in the Darkness – Amnesty Turns 50
The symbolic salute paid tribute to two Portuguese students who, 50 years ago, were imprisoned for toasting to liberty, and whose story inspired Peter Benenson to found the global human rights watchdog and demand justice for Prisoners of Conscience
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:50P
Bill would limit attorney fees in suits
If approved, it would cap attorneys' fees and block groups whose net worth exceeds $7 million from filing for payment under the 1980 Equal Access to Justice Act. "When the government stopped tracking (Equal Access to Justice Act) payments in 1995,
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:48P