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Kate Middleton fashion verdict for her Belfast appearance: royal bride-to-be
The classic trench coat had the standard double row of buttons and buckled belt but featured a flared hemline. A spokeswoman for Burberry confirmed that the coat was one of its own and said the brand was "very pleased" Miss Middleton had chosen it,
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:27A
Driver's alcohol conviction quashed
On Tuesday Mrs Justice Rafferty, sitting in London, allowed an appeal by Hallett and ordered the bench to acquit him. The judge said it was "not in issue" that Hallett had a breath alcohol reading which was over twice the legal limit.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:27A
Dublin mayor seeks for Smithfield horse market to be banned following shooting
Responding to the violence, which occurred in the midst of a crowd of about 4500 people, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen said he will write to the new minister for justice requesting legislation to abolish the fair. Dublin City Council and the
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:26A
newFredericton art gallery flooded again
The artist-run gallery was forced to move from its previous location in the basement of the Justice Building in downtown Fredericton because of flooding in 2008. The gallery moved to the Chestnut Complex well away from the St. John River but staff
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:25A
Charges delayed against CIA contractor
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - A court has delayed charging a CIA contractor in connection with the shooting deaths of two Pakistanis. A lawyer for families of the dead men said Tuesday the next trial court hearing would be March 16, when contractor Raymond
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:25A
Golden Globes broadcast rights will be decided at trial
AP LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit by the organizers of the Golden Globe Awards, setting up a trial later this year to decide who will broadcast the star-studded show for most of the remainder of the decade.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:25A
New CVC will be appointed soon: Manmohan Singh
Accepting his responsibility for appointing PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in Rajya Sabha - a day after doing so in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Singh said: "We respect the verdict of the Supreme Court. There has been an error on our part.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:24A
Kenya: Churches Call for National Healing
Prophet Owuor who was a key speaker at an inter-community consultative forum on peace and justice in Nairobi said the country was ailing and needed national repentance and reconciliation to guarantee lasting peace. He said the rally will give both
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:23A
Constitutional Court to install new judge next month
“I have told [Supreme Justice] Pak Harifin that we want to install a new judge on April 1 at the latest,” Mahfud said as quoted by Antara. The Supreme Court, he added, had granted the request. A selection process for the new constitutional judge is
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:21A
Job fairs at Reno hotel-casino planning reopening
About 300 people lost their jobs in October when the Siena closed and was auctioned off at a bankruptcy hearing for $3.9 million. General Manager Jay Mielstrup says he'll be hiring for almost every position at the new Siena Resort Casino Spa,
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:21A