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Abortion findings quashed by court
In a High Court decision in 2008, Justice Forrest Miller said: "There is reason to doubt the lawfulness of many abortions authorised by certifying consultants." He was presiding over a case in which Right to Life New Zealand (RTL) sued the committee
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:46A
Nicollette Sheridan lawsuit postponed
In her lawsuit, the 47-year-old actress alleges: “Cherry's treatment of Sheridan, including his physical assault and battery of her, occurred because he is a homosexual man and she is a heterosexual woman.” Cherry has denied Sheridan's claims,
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:46A
Family pays tribute to man killed in Fenton car crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-three who died in a head-on car crash. Lee Till, aged 29, was a passenger in a taxi that was involved in a collision with a Jaguar in the early hours of Saturday
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:46A
US housing bust spreads
By Derek Kravitz and Alex Veiga AP WASHINGTON — Even cities that weathered the housing market crash with relatively little damage are suffering now. Severe price declines have spread to Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis and Cleveland, which had mostly
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:46A
Immigration uncertainty
Frustration with Washington prompted the General Assembly to pass its own law, as Zoeller pointed out in explaining his intention to defend it. He added, though: "I too have encouraged a federal approach to immigration matters.
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A
EPA's Greenhouse Gas Ruling Safe Despite Lawsuit, Legal Experts Say
Texas's lawsuit challenge covers a very traditional administrative law question, Parenteau said, adding that it's a prime example where deference to an agency such as EPA is "at its absolute peak" because the courts don't sit as the final arbiters of
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A
Pentagon Refiles Charges Against 9/11 Suspects: Sets Stage for Military Trial
The Justice Department had initially announced plans to prosecute the men in US District Court in New York. But the powerful opposition forced the administration to shift gears. Besides Mohammed, the other suspects included: Walid bin Attash,
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A
Erdogan's bodyguards were beaten by protestors
An unpleasant accident took place in Hoppa, which made Erdogan angry, Turkish “Zaman” informs. A dispute took place between the protestors of “The platform of the socially pressed” and the policemen. The protestors started to beat Erdogan's bodyguards
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A
Justice must run its course in Durham health data lawsuit
But our system of justice provides remedies for those who believe they've been harmed through the actions of others, and rejects those deemed frivolous or vexatious. In Durham's case the lawsuit was duly filed and now we must let it take its course.
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A
Justice must run its course in Durham health data lawsuit
But our system of justice provides remedies for those who believe they've been harmed through the actions of others, and rejects those deemed frivolous or vexatious. In Durham's case the lawsuit was duly filed and now we must let it take its course.
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:45A