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Trustee wants to convert SC attorney's case to liquidation, says Pavilack will
AP MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The trustee in charge of a Myrtle Beach attorney's personal bankruptcy is asking a judge to convert the case to a straight liquidation because he says his client will never be able to pay off almost $73 million he owes to
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:23A
Why Is Hugo Chvez Moving Venezuela's Gold Holdings Home?
When Venezuela's strongman Hugo Chavez announced plans to move virtually all of his nation's overseas gold stock—211 tons of gleaming bars stored in vaults in New York, London, Zurich and elsewhere—back to South America, investors were stunned.
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:23A
Gillard to meet Abbott over asylum deal
The Government is expected to introduce changes to the Migration Act this week, probably Wednesday, handing the Immigration Minister of the day power to send asylum seekers to so-called "third countries" for processing of their claims.
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:22A
Animal Rights Activists Protest Jakarta's Shameful Monkey Business
Jakarta Animal Aid activists protest the treatment of monkeys in 'topeng monyet' shows during a demonstration at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Jakarta on Sunday. (Antara Photo) Animal rights activists have urged Jakarta to ban the use of
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:21A
Ex-Tourism Minister Sentenced for Corruption Again
Garana was convicted in May on different corruption charges and given five years in prison. He is one of many former regime officials who have gone on trial since president Hosni Mubarak was toppled in February.
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:20A
NEW Umatilla tribes to add officer with grant money
The Umatilla tribes will use the money for public safety, justice and social-services budgets. Ray Denny, the tribes' public safety director, says a community-resource officer will work on youth education and gang resistance, as well as patrolling
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:20A
Cyprus presidency to halt ties with EU: Turkey
The EU says Ankara must meet a pledge to open up traffic from the Greek Cypriot part of the island under a deal known as the Ankara protocol. Turkey says the EU should end its blockade of the Turkish Cypriot enclave. Adding to tensions is an escalating
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:20A
Cyprus to get presidency halt ties with EU: Turkey
The EU says Ankara must meet a pledge to open up traffic from the Greek Cypriot part of the island under a deal known as the Ankara protocol. Turkey says the EU should end its blockade of the Turkish Cypriot enclave. Adding to tensions is an escalating
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:20A
Maha Lok Adalat held in Thane
Place: Thane | Agency: PTI Justice SC Dharmadhikari of the Mumbai High Court tody inaugurated Maha Lok Adalat in the district court of Thane today where about 63000 pending cases were listed for hearing. Thane District and Sessions Judge KK Sonawane,
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:19A
West Tower condo residents appeal court ruling
Earlier, Judge Eugene Paras of the Makati Regional Trial Court ruled that the residents' case against the Lopez-owned firm was just an ordinary damage claim and not environmental in nature since they were seeking payment for damages and not the
Updated: 09/18/2011 11:19A
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