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Explosion damages Amsterdam court - police
The courthouse was the venue of the high-profile trial of populist politician Geert Wilders. He was acquitted of inciting hatred of Muslims in June. "A few windows are damaged, on various floors. The damage is visible from the outside. The court cases
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:47A
Pot shop, crime link disputed
AP LOS ANGELES - A new study released Tuesday showed that when hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries were closed last year in Los Angeles, crime rates rose in surrounding neighborhoods, challenging claims made by law enforcement
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:47A
Politician sues paper over WikiLeaks revelations
The Guardian notes that Moyo's lawsuit concerns a 6 September report, 'Moyo's plans to oust Mugabe', which cited a 2007 US diplomatic cable in which Moyo voiced support for sanctions against President Robert Mugabe, the leader of his own party,
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:46A
Judge sets schedule in digital library case
Google's plan to build a huge digital library remained stalled last week when a federal judge set a proposed schedule for a lawsuit against the giant search company that could take the case to trial next year. But Google and the publisher and author
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:46A
Goa Illegal Mining: Notices to be Issued Against 8 Mines
Sources stated that Justice MB Shah, who personally visited few of the mines, has pointed out the irregularities at these mines. Director of the department Arvind Lolienkar however refused to comment on the issue. A team of Shah Commission is currently
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:45A
Council members praise hiring of Lampert as Alexandria police chief
"I've had the pleasure of working with Loren as a criminal defense attorney. He has an extraordinary work ethic, he's very knowledgeable, and he has a passion for keeping citizens safe. I think he'll do a great job." Councilman-at-large Jim Villard
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:45A
Explosion damages Amsterdam court: police
Dutch radio reported the damage may have been caused by a grenade. No one was injured, police said. "Lots of windows on different floors are damaged," the spokeswoman said. The courthouse was the venue of the high-profile trial of populist politician
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:45A
Irwin Mitchell offering help to entrepreneurs
The Hatchery provides a free business incubation service offering young entrepreneurs a low-risk environment in which to set up their business and Irwin Mitchell has donated tickets for events such as An Audience with Luke Johnson and the Inspire
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:45A
SRI LANKA: Gyges' Ring - The 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka
It is a contribution to the study of constitutional law and criminal law in Sri Lanka as well as the politics and history of the country. The author traces the origins of the 1978 Constitution and its impact during the last 33 years.
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:44A
Blackmail jury told of property tycoon's 'revenge'
A Yorkshire property mogul facing bankruptcy over creditors' claims totalling £3.5m ordered a 21½-stone bodyguard to intimidate his former business partner into repaying a loan, a blackmail trial heard. Simon Morris, who is said to have owned about 100
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:43A