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Black has been free on bail awaiting resentencing
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court Tuesday cleared the way for resentencing former media baron Conrad Black next month in Chicago for fraud and obstruction of justice after rejecting his appeal. A US appeals court in October upheld Black's 2007
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:01A
U.S. top court rejects ex-media baron Black's appeal
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court Tuesday cleared the way for resentencing former media baron Conrad Black next month in Chicago for fraud and obstruction of justice after rejecting his appeal. A US appeals court in October upheld Black's 2007
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:01A
UPDATE 1-Suspect held in Russian journalist's 2006 killing
The killing of Politkovskaya, who investigated rights abuses in Chechnya and high-level corruption across Russia, deepened concerns about justice in then-President Vladimir Putin's Russia and spotlighted the risks run by government critics.
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:01A
NCUA: Assets, Membership and ROA Grew During First Quarter
The agency said assets, shares, net income and net worth all rose during the first three months of 2011 while loans, delinquencies, charge offs and bankruptcy filings declined. Credit unions had assets of $939 billion at the end of March,
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:00A
'Israel plans Mubarak's escape'
Egyptian Minister of Justice Mohammad Abdul Aziz al-Jundi has said that Israel plans to pave the way for the former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to escape from the African country. In an interview with the Egyptian newspaper al-Wafd,
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:00A
Opening losses for locals at OFSAA rugby finale
York Region champion Sacred Heart Crusaders dropped a 13-0 verdict to No. 3 seed Oakville Trafalgar to open its schedule yesterday in the 16-team tournament. Meanwhile, the 16th ranked Huron Heights Warriors bowed 19-3 at the hands of top-seeded Barrie
Updated: 05/31/2011 11:00A
U.S. top court rejects ex-media baron Conrad Black's appeal
WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for resentencing former media baron Conrad Black next month in Chicago for fraud and obstruction of justice after rejecting his appeal. A US appeals court in October upheld Black's 2007
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:59A
Bahrain: Tough line remains on protest groups
AP MANAMA, Bahrain -- Bahrain's Justice Ministry says that authorities will not ease pressure on anti-government groups after lifting emergency laws. The sharply-worded statement Tuesday comes a day before Bahrain is scheduled to lift the martial
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:59A
HRW: Rwanda Genocide Courts Leave 'Mixed Legacy'
However, he added that in many cases, "flawed trials have led to miscarriages of justice." In a report issued Tuesday, the rights group called for specialized units in the national court system to review alleged injustices. Justice Minister Tharcisse
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:59A
'Well-Known' SAC Investor Redeems As Probes Intensify
Indeed, SAC looks like one of the central targets of the ongoing Justice Department insider-trading investigation, although neither the firm nor any of its current employees have been charged with any wrongdoing. But recent months have brought more and
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:59A
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