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Oswal allowed to view Burrup documents
A Federal Court judge has granted controversial fertiliser tycoon Pankaj Oswal the right to view the books of the companies he created but which are now in receivership. The ANZ Banking Group appointed receiver PPB Advisory in December to Burrup
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:40A
270 Libyan refugees missing in boat accident
As many as 270 Libyan refugees were missing in the sea after the overcrowded boat they were in encountered bad weather on Thursday, the Tunisian state-run TAP news agency reported. The Tunisian coast guard responded to the rescue call regarding the
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:40A
Azarov orders to tackle water supply accident in Makiivka
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has ordered the Emergencies Ministry, the Construction Ministry, and the Ministry for Regional Development, Housing and Utilities to immediately eliminate the consequences of a water supply breakdown and the
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:39A
Police chief investigation to begin
Orland City Manager Paul Poczobut Jr. said he's been advised the California Department of Justice may also be considering a criminal investigation against Carr, who worked for the state's Office of Emergency Services for five years.
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:38A
Boating suit deliberations to begin today
OROVILLE — After more than 46 days of testimony and arguments, a jury will begin deliberations on a 2006 boating accident on Lake Oroville. After hearing a final day of closing arguments in Oroville Thursday, the jury will
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:38A
Repeat DUI offender sent to prison
Glusman said a test found Halvorson's blood-alcohol content to be 0.18 percent — more than twice the legal limit. Halvorson had pleaded no contest on March 16 to driving with more than 0.08 percent blood alcohol. He also admitted three prior DUI
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:38A
San Diego festivals are in limbo after ruling in lawsuit over oceanfront
A St. Patrick's Day Run may need to set aside money destined for a hospital charity that helps children whose families can't afford health insurance. The warnings and others come from organizers of some of San Diego's signature festivals and
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:38A
State seniors plotting costs of pension income tax
Charnley, 61, is now looking at paying an additional $1400 a year in state income taxes that wasn't in her retirement budget. Starting Jan. 1, public pensions that were totally exempt from state taxes and other retirement income that was partially
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:37A
Escaping police check, two teenagers die in collision
According to police, the accident occurred on the Narayngarh-Panchkula road near Markanda river bridge.The deceased were identified as Mohit Rana (19), a first-year under-graduate, and Neeraj Sharma (18), studying in Class 12.
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:37A
Lawmakers OK immigration bill, new districts
MONTGOMERY | The Alabama Legislature passed an Arizona-style immigration law and approved new congressional districts on its next-to-last meeting day, but the state budgets won't be completed until the session's conclusion next week
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:37A
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