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Professor Takes on Khmer Rouge Trauma in US
When the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal stood up in 2006, it offered a chance for many Cambodians to seek some form of truth and justice that many hoped could help heal some of the trauma wrought by the regime. In the US, much of that help has come
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:30P
Ratko Mladic on plane to Hague tribunal
The Serbian justice minister has confirmed Ratko Mladic is on plane on his way to The Hague. Snezana Malovic says the process of extraditing Mladic to the UN war crimes tribunal "has started." Judges earlier rejected Mladic's appeal to stop the
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:30P
First-class International Institute to be Launched in The Hague
On June 10th 2011 the inauguration of The Hague Institute for Global Justice will be held in the Ridderzaal in The Hague. The event will be attended by dignitaries such as Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet, Madeleine Albright and Joschka Fischer.
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:30P
Allston-Brighton groups to pass out free bike helmets via state, national program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds the program and the state's Highway Safety Division distributes the helmets to the local entities. Last year, around 14500 helmets were awarded to 157 communities and organizations statewide.
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:30P
In re Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. S'Holder Litig., C.A. No. 6164-VCP (Del
Seven months after emerging from bankruptcy, the board of the Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (“Smurfit- Stone” or the “Company”) unanimously approved an agreement and plan of merger (the “merger agreement”) to be acquired by Rock-Tenn Co.
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
Wis. Supreme Court challenger concedes defeat
(AP) ” JoAnne Kloppenburg has conceded defeat in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race against incumbent conservative Justice David Prosser. Kloppenburg's decision comes after a statewide recount reaffirmed Prosser's victory over her in the April 5
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Plan to Filter the Internet
PROTECT IP Act would give the Department of Justice the power to force ISPs and search engines to block access to infringing sites. Bill now moves forward to a full vote by the Senate. Late last week the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
Retiree turns court spectator
HOUMA — Most people are in the Terrebonne Courthouse for a reason. Clarence Williams Jr., 71, goes because he enjoys watching the justice system in action. “It's something to learn about the law of your land,” said Williams,
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
Minority-judge bill set for hearing
The US Department of Justice, as with all voting districts in Terrebonne, will have to evaluate the plan if it passes and make sure the district lines are consistent with requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act. “In an ideal setting,
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
Home News National PM approves allowances for employees of Law and Justice
WASHINGTON, May 31 (APP): Pakistan's ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani and Member National Assembly Ms Farahnaz Ispahani have condoled the tragic death of journalist Syed Saleem Shehzad.They urged an immediate investigation into kidnapping
Updated: 05/31/2011 12:29P
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