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Laws allow state to recoup cost of acid mine clean-up - experts
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says the law should be 'sorted out' so that the government was not forced - as was presently the case - to find billions of rand to clean up crises such as acid mine drainage (AMD), notes a Business Day report.
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:38A
MPs endorse amendments on constitutional court, trial of ministers
AMMAN - Continuing their deliberations over the proposed changes to the Constitution, the Lower House on Monday endorsed five amendment related to the establishment of a constitutional court and the trial of ministers.
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:38A
Hawaii guardsmen say air show crash was 'horrible'
Richard Ando Jr., a flight surgeon who was standing 50 to 100 yards from the crash site. "Lots of loss of life and horrific injuries. It was quite a shocker." More than 20 members of the Hawaii Air National Guard arrived aboard a C-17 Globemaster cargo
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:37A
7 victims killed in crash at Nevada air race identified
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Authorities have identified seven of the 10 people who died following a crash at an air show in Reno, Nevada, on Friday. The list includes the pilot, 74-year-old Jimmy Leeward, who lost control of his vintage plane before
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:36A
Diamond Clashes Leave 30 Dead in Central African Republic
The week's fighting between the Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Pease (CPJP) has been centered in Bria, the CAR's main diamond mining hub. The UFDR and the CPJP comprise mainly members of the
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:36A
Tatum to sue again over his removal
A court hearing in Alderman Reggie Tatum's lawsuit against current Mayor Pro Tempore Julius Alsandor and the city of Opelousas has been set for Oct. 20. Opelousas Alderman Reggie Tatum has indicated that he will continue to fight his removal as the
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:36A
Defunct Nasa satellite to crash this week
Cape Canaveral: A Nasa satellite is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on or around Friday, September 23, according to Nasa officials on Monday. Re-entry of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, was originally expected in late
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:36A
Jury to retire in Leeswood robbery case
THE JURY is expected to be asked to consider its verdict today (Tuesday) after a couple were tied up and robbed of £140000 cash and jewellery in their own home. Peter and Jacqueline Davies, 64 and 65, were subjected to a terrifying ordeal at their home
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:36A
man who sued Hemmes gets nothing
A man who sued the hotel group owned by Justin Hemmes and his family for negligence after he was assaulted in an inner city hotel has walked away with nothing, agreeing to settle the case with a verdict recorded against him.
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:35A
Pulse Asia: Binay still more trusted than PNoy
She said Malacaang welcomes the high ratings of the top five government officials — Aquino, Binay, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., and Chief Justice Renato Corona. “For the period that the survey was taken,
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:35A