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When detaining foreign criminals the rules are the rules, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided by a majority that a failure to review the detention of an immigration detainee, in accordance with immigration policy, meant that his detention was unlawful. Immigration law always has the potential to be a political
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:11A
Foreign Office urges Brits to reassess their priorities when visiting friends
However not taking out comprehensive travel insurance cover is often a false economy as people could face serious financial difficulty if they need medical treatment or lose valuable possessions. Minister for Consular Affairs, Jeremy Browne,
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:11A
Road accident kills at least three students in suburban Beijing, more injured
The accident happened at about 6:30 am in the district of Pinggu of Beijing, when students were heading for school, the police said. The injured students have been rushed to nearby hospitals. An investigation into the cause of the accident is under
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:11A
Lawyer Jimmy Fasig from 'America's Got Talent' a YouTube hit
2011 2:00AM Did you hear about the attorney who liked to perform rap music and managed to get on a reality TV show? Except this isn't a joke. It stars Tallahassee personal injury lawyer Jimmy Fasig. Oh, and it does have a punch line.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:11A
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over Gay Softball World Series eligibility
By AP By Mike Carter SEATTLE -- A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three men who claim they were disqualified from the 2008 Gay Softball World Series near Seattle for not being gay enough. The men, members of a San Francisco
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
Former constable, now age 87, gets 11 years for sexual assaults on girls
The judge said that, because the offences pre-dated the Criminal Justice Act 2003, there was a chance Davis would serve two-thirds of the sentence behind bars under old law, as opposed to the modern-day half of a sentence. Afterwards one of Davis'
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
RecZone ice rink forced to close
RecZone ran into trouble after Biedermann's other business, Biedermann Manufacturing Industries, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in November. Biedermann Manufacturing owed BB&T $824000, according to its bankruptcy filing.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
The Wild War to Protect Bluefin Tuna In Libyan Waters, and Obama's Troubling Role
French, Spanish, German, Italian and Maltese poachers ply these waters with impunity, although the EU has outlawed all fishing here due to Libya's civil war. It's a NATO no-fly zone, which is good news to poachers: No inspectors. No surveillance.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
USDOJ: Justice Department Files Suit Against Colorado Couple for Face Act
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against Kenneth and JoAnn Scott for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act).
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
USDOJ: Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Louisiana Private School to
WASHINGTON-- The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement with the Alexandria Country Day School in Alexandria, La ., to resolve allegations that the school denied a six-year-old girl with Type I diabetes admission to the school after
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:10A
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