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German man seeks justice from pope
He wants to use the pontiff's first state visit to his home country Germany this week to demand justice, accusing him of deliberately turning a blind eye to the suffering of abuse victims. “After a holiday spent at a Catholic camp, Father Peter
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:48A
Second Lawsuit Against EPA Filed for Cape's 'Nitrogen Pollution Crisis'
The Buzzards Bay Coalition and The Conservation Law Foundation have filed a second lawsuit against the EPA for its alleged failure to protect and remedy Cape waters against nitrogen pollution. By Jennifer Simckowitz Two non-profit organizations have
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
Rik on the Run – When two halves make a whole, 27…
It was very strange to suddenly go from running through the city alone, to running through those same streets (which were now closed to traffic) with 7000 other people. We headed back through the centre and then to the River Danube.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
After Don't Ask, Don't Tell: The Meaning of Repeal to America
As someone who worked to end this policy for more than a decade, I will join with countless other advocates of equality in celebrating this day as a watershed in our nation's long march toward justice. Yet it's critical that we not rest on our laurels.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
Threats may mean five years in jail
Mrs Cunningham told Holyrood's Justice Committee today: "In terms of the second offence, widening that out to include the same categories as the first offence, I have no huge antipathy to that." The Lord Advocate added: "I'm fairly relaxed about
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
From skates to scoreboard, contents of Northwest Ice Rink sold
Then, Dance, of Steve Dance Auctions in Towson, threw open the doors of the musty building in Mount Washington to the public, and sold almost everything inside it during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee's auction — from skates in the pro shop to the
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
Police nab suspect who injured officer
Williams was charged with aggravated battery, simple battery against law enforcement personnel, first degree forgery, DUI, willful obstruction by threat or violence (two counts), giving false information, reckless driving and failure to yield when
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:47A
Rights groups demand A-G shelve emergency riot measures
The Justice Ministry told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday that the Deputy Attorney General for criminal matters intends to examine the emergency measures with senior officials. According to reports, the emergency measures could include holding suspects
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:46A
Lloyd's Withdraws 9/11 Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
19, to voluntarily dismiss its federal lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over 9/11 claims. The lawsuit, first filed on Sept. 8, had asserted that Saudi Arabia as well as several Saudi charity and financial organizations were instrumental in helping al Qaida
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:46A
BCCI's new chief denies any conflict of interest
But while allowing him to take over as BCCI chief, a bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice RM Lodha made it clear that his appointment would be subject to the final outcome of a petition by former BCCI president AC Muthiah, who had questioned his
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:46A
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