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Spain becomes first European country to submit for examination its measures
The reforms implemented in this regard include Law 26/2011, approved on 3 August, whereby some twenty laws affecting aspects of the daily lives of persons with disabilities are amended, such as non-discrimination in access to public goods and services,
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:46A
Board completes law training
The agency warned the committee that any "similar violations in the future may be considered evidence of intent to violate the Open Meeting Law." Koocher on Monday commended the committee for its work in the main business of schools: educating kids.
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:46A
Leeds blackmail trial: Victim tells of fears
Mr Manton said the disputed money was still the subject of county court proceedings. Later a bankruptcy petition was presented against Morris with sums claimed against him in the region of £3.5m. Businessman Mr Manton had earlier told the trial how he
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:45A
Receiver to detail Central Falls financial plan
AP CENTRAL FALLS (AP) - The state-appointed receiver who filed for bankruptcy on behalf of Central Falls is set to unveil a plan to get the city back on sound financial footing. Receiver Robert Flanders Jr. is scheduled to announce the new financial
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:43A
AM Report: Forged-check, grand-larceny charges; more
Henderson was arrested in May 2010 after police found that he had been driving drunk on Route 59 in Spring Valley with a suspended state driver's license, said the district attorney, noting that Henderson has a total of seven license suspensions. DWI
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:43A
Students rally in Amherst to protest Troy Davis execution
About 30 individuals made their way, arm in arm, onto North Pleasant Street, blocking traffic on either side. “It was so inspirational to see 30 people stopping traffic … it was such a symbolic gesture,” said Ben Taylor, a member of the University of
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:43A
High Court refuses to intervene in Georgia capital murder case
court's decision was not issued until after 10 pm Though Davis' attorneys say seven of nine key witnesses against him have disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges have repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial.
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:42A
Swede sentenced to death in Thailand
According to Eriksson Sirawan, he plans to appeal the verdict. “The Thai legal system is a joke. I'm disappointed that the court didn't consider the evidence I presented,” he said. In court, Eriksson Sirawan claimed that he was set up and that a
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:42A
Audit finds 'wasteful' spending at Justice Department
At a Justice Department conference, auditors said Monday in a report that doesn't come close to topping the Pentagon's legendary $400 hammer and $600 toilet seat but does, the auditors said, expose "wasteful or extravagant spending.
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:42A
Five people charged with perjury at Djindjic trial
Jovic and Popovic are charged with giving false testimony under oath during hearings held January 11 and 15, 2007, before the special chamber of the Belgrade District Court, in which they said they were with Zvezdan Jovanovic on March 12, 2003,
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:42A