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British victim of Mumbai terror attacks slams compensation U-turn
Announcing the amendment to the law before the general election, the then justice secretary Jack Straw said: "Terrorism is intended as a political statement and an attack on society as a whole. Therefore it is right that, as a tangible expression of
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:07P
Body trouble for Britney Spears
BRITNEY Spears is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit after being accused of “ripping off” the title of her new hit single Hold It Against Me. American country rock duo the Bellamy Brothers claim the song is “too close”
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:07P
Bill Jamieson: Brown's cabaret act that missed the point
The occasion was a talk and book-signing organised by Blackwell's bookshop and Simon & Schuster for Brown's title Beyond The Crash: Overcoming The First Crisis Of Globalisation. What unfolded was a surprise. The first five minutes were less ex-Prime
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
Lisa Small, sworn as judge, brings service to community, profession
Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente swears Circuit Judge Lisa Small with help from her parents, Ann and Michael Small, and her son Aiden Small Conde Friday in Courtroom 11A at the Palm Beach County Courthouse. Lisa Small, on the bench since
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
Bangladesh: 13 dead after trains hit packed buses
The United News of Bangladesh news agency says eight people died and 25 were injured Saturday when an express train hit a bus at a crossing in Comilla district, east of Dhaka. In the second accident, police officer Ismail Hossain said five people died
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
Darin Strauss: "The tragedy wasn't mine to own"
When I started writing Half A Life – my memoir about a high-school car crash that killed a girl – I thought it would be an account of one scrubby little terrible accident and that's all. But the story ended up throwing big shadows.
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
The Oscars: the hot tips from those in the know
Sandra Hebron, London Film Festival artistic director BEST ACTOR Colin Firth It's hard to see anyone other than Colin Firth taking home the award, given the strength of his performance and its Oscar friendliness. And let's hope he does, given his skill
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
10 of the most famous films to feature Zippo are...
As we approach the most important film awards ceremony of the year, Zippo is proud to reflect on its presence in over 1200 Hollywood films. In 2006, Zippo even featured in all five of the films nominated for Best Picture at the major awards ceremonies
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:06P
Jonathan's adoption by APGA is fraudulent, says Okorie
Justice HT Soba. There has not been any appeal on this subsisting judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. These expelled former members of APGA cannot lawfully convene a national convention of the party let alone committing the party to what is
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:05P
One killed in head-on collision with semi on Route 68
Investigators are looking into causes, including drugs, alcohol or any medical conditions that might have contributed to the crash. No one else is believed to have been in the pickup truck and the accident remains under investigation, Witcher said.
Updated: 02/19/2011 07:05P
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