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Regina landlord fined $9K for not maintaining a working smoke alarm in fatal fire
The justice of the peace said the fines were intended to encourage compliance with the requirements of the law and that the landlord should have been aware of and met all requirements of fire and safety legislation. Albert Headrick, deputy fire chief
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:56P
Spain Shows Progress In Trimming Its Deficit
Finance Ministry data showed the central government slashed its January-April deficit by 53% from the year-earlier period to 2.45 billion ($3.5 billion), equal to 0.2% of gross domestic product. However, the Finance Ministry also said the country's 17
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:55P
Police monitor ahead of the curve on DOJ recommendation
Monday, the US Department of Justice gave the Austin Police Department a clean bill of health after a three-year investigation into the department's use of force policy. The investigation came after The National Association for the Advancement of
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:55P
Bahrain's Latest Promises
A chilling warning from the Justice Ministry — that further challenges to authorities will result in “consequences” even after emergency rule is lifted — did not inspire confidence. News reports said the ministry branded the demonstrations as “criminal
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:55P
Neck Brace-Wearing Snooki Faces Possible Lawsuit After Car Accident
Still, Snooki apparently isn't the only "Jersey Shore" stars having some troubles with the law in Italy. Us Weekly additionally reported that the reality series cast has collected over 300 Euros worth of fines for various traffic violations since they
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:55P
Neck Brace-Wearing Snooki Faces Possible Lawsuit After Car Accident
Still, Snooki apparently isn't the only "Jersey Shore" stars having some troubles with the law in Italy. Us Weekly additionally reported that the reality series cast has collected over 300 Euros worth of fines for various traffic violations since they
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:55P
Tax reform may cut Philippine cigarette consumption, improve public health
According to a study by Health Justice Philippines, around 35, 000 Filipinos die every year due to tobacco-related diseases. Secondhand smoke also causes adverse health effects. The economic costs, including expenses for health care and cost of
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:54P
Delays cause courts to release 31 accused Hells Angels bikers
The bombshell announcement prompted accusations that the Quebec justice system, already struggling with funding and workload issues, has tumbled into total disarray. Quebec Superior Court Justice James Brunton said the justice system is simply unable
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:54P
Cat-hoarding Spanish Springs sisters sentenced
Both Lauretta Nawojski, 71, whom Sparks Justice of the Peace Kevin Higgins warned to stop yelling at him, and her sister, Jackie Pearl Haney, 72, are also responsible for paying more than $47000 in restitution to the Nevada Humane Society and Washoe
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:53P
Bernice King leaving Bishop Long's megachurch
A lawsuit filed by four young men who accused Long of sexual misconduct has been resolved, attorneys for both sides said Thursday, bringing a quiet end to a blockbuster legal complaint that targeted one of the nation's most powerful church leaders.
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:53P
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