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Strasbourg finds no politics in Yukos case
Later the prosecutors asked the court to reduce the amount of stolen oil mentioned in the case and it enabled the lawyers to soften the verdict. The second term of imprisonment was also reduced by one year. Under the final verdict the two prisoners
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
Polish troops cleared of war crimes in 2007 killing of Afghan civilians
When the verdict was read out, the defendants — all but one of them in uniform — smiled and shook hands with each other and their lawyers. One of the defendants, warrant officer Andrzej Osiecki, expressed relief, saying "I am pleased with the court
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
13 WTHRDriver's wife killed in delivery truck crash
The crash happened before dawn Wednesday when the truck hit a concrete barrier on a ramp from Interstate 70 to Interstate 465 on the city's west side and then went over the barrier. State police 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten says the driver apparently fell
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
I-880 in Oakland reopens after crash leads to diesel fuel spill on roadway
Northbound Interstate 880 near 7th Street in Oakland has reopened after a crash that caused 200 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway. The highway reopened around 6:15 am Wednesday, about six hours after the crash.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
Snooki crashes car into two Italian police officers
Under Italian law, the male and female officer -- who suffered whiplash injuries, cuts, and bruises -- have up to 90 days to decide whether to take civil action against Snooki. Since the Jersey Shore cast arrived in Italy three weeks ago,
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
Carinthian woman saves cousin's life
A courageous woman may have saved her young cousin's life by resuscitating her after a bathing accident, doctors have said. The Carinthian woman did not hesitate when she saw how the four-year-old girl was floating motionless in the back garden pool at
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:21A
Swiss caravan drives on after crash
The driver of the damaged caravan did not stop but continued its journey after the accident. Traffic police have asked more witnesses to come forward as they continue gathering information about the incident. Meanwhile, police officers reprimanded a
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:20A
I-880 in Oakland reopens after crash
Northbound Interstate 880 near 7th Street in Oakland has reopened after a crash that caused 200 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway. The highway reopened around 6:15 am Wednesday, about six hours after the crash.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:20A
Veteran police officer resigns from Dothan, Ala. department after weekend
Brent Parrish was arrested on Saturday by Alabama State Troopers and charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He resigned on Tuesday. State Troopers spokesman Kevin Cook said Parrish was involved in a wreck at the intersection of US
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:20A
Driver of car hit by train is billed for damage
Metro-North spokeswoman Marjorie Anders says the commuter railroad has determined that Vicki Buker-Besse of Milford did not use caution when she approached the train tracks, and that she caused the 3 pm accident, which occurred at a crossing on Herbert
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:20A