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Police can detain suspects for 48 hrs: Justice Minister
The Justice Minsitry yesterday said the police were still vested with powers under the normal law to detain suspects in custody for 48 hours instead of 24 hours, although the Criminal Code Procedure (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill was not approved
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:15P
Saudi trial for al-Qaeda suspects begins
Alleged cell of 41 men, dismantled five years ago, suspected of planning attacks on two US military bases in Qatar. The trial of members of a suspected al-Qaeda cell charged with planning attacks against two US military bases in Qatar has opened in the
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:14P
Ukranians In Court In Human Trafficking Case
Only Omelyan "Milo" and Stepan Botsvynyuk are on trial. Two brothers are fighting extradition and one has died. Investigators don't accuse the retailers of involvement in the scheme. They say they usually hire cleaning crews through subcontractors.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:13P
Conservation groups sue to halt Mont. timber project in Lolo National Forest
Four conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the US Forest Service in federal court seeking to halt a 2038-acre logging plan contained in a restoration project for the Lolo National Forest about 10 miles north of Seeley Lake.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:13P
Victoria Justice's LA County Fair Performance
Pushing forth with a hectic weekend, Victoria Justice was among the stars taking the stage at the LA County Fair in Pomona, CA on Saturday night (September 17). The "Victorious" cutie switched in and out of various ensembles as she and her Nickelodeon
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:12P
Rights groups' report on Somalia downplayed, 14 soldiers sentenced to death
Early this month, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly called on Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to ensure that its military court respects basic fair trial standards and immediately halt executions.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:10P
Memorial Service Honors Trooper Joe Snipes
Eric Watson stated, "Trooper Joe Snipes was one of the most honest and just men in law enforcement. He was truly one of the good guys and he will be greatly missed in the state of Tennessee and right here in Bradley County.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:08P
Atlantic school district settles over strip searches
A trial had been scheduled for this month in Cass County District Court but, a recent settlement ended the case. Attorneys in the case declined to reveal details of the agreement. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three girls who claimed they were
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:08P
Atlantic school district settles over strip searches
A trial had been scheduled for this month in Cass County District Court but, a recent settlement ended the case. Attorneys in the case declined to reveal details of the agreement. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three girls who claimed they were
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:08P
Mental health parity lives up to its promise
By The Oregonian Editorial Board For a shamefully long time, Oregon lawmakers bought the insurance industry's claim that requiring "parity" -- coverage of mental health and substance abuse equal to that for other medical treatment -- was just too
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:08P
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