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UN court orders Costa Rica, Nicaragua to keep the peace
"Each party shall refrain from sending to, or maintaining in the disputed territory ... any personnel, whether civilian, police or security," said judge president Hisashi Owada of the International Court of Justice. He was handing down judgment in a
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:05A
Spanish airports workers call rolling strikes to coincide with Easter, summer
By: AP MADRID - The state-owned company that runs Spain's airports says workers have announced 22 days of rolling strikes during peak tourist seasons to protest government plans to sell off part of the firm. AENA's president Juan Lema said Tuesday the
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:04A
Mom boards bus to confront bully
(Source: NBC) BROWARD COUNTY, FL (NBC) - A Florida mother is facing child abuse charges after she took justice into her own hands and confronted a child who hit her daughter. Police say Toccara Daniels, 27, became irate when her young daughter told her
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:04A
Two to appear in court
Karetai appeared before Justice of the Peace Malcolm Johnson on Monday and was remanded to March 18 without plea. Bonner appeared before Judge Phil Moran yesterday and was also remanded without plea to March 18.
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:03A
Jennifer Blake Campbell Appointed To Yavapai County Superior Court
Ms. Campbell has served as both a criminal defense counsel and as a prosecutor for the Yavapai County Attorney's Office. She currently serves as immediate past president of the Yavapai County Bar Association, and is former president of the Northern
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:03A
More Yasmin Lawsuits Filed
Galveston, TX: Another Yasmin side effects lawsuit has been filed, alleging Yasmin birth control use led to severe health problems. In this lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that use of the Yasmin pill and Yaz birth control pills led to gall bladder
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:03A
No mercy for Merci?
Gutierrez' attack came as the House justice committee yesterday paved the way for the first impeachment complaint against the Ombudsman as members voted finding probable cause. A total of 39 regular and ex-oficio members of the committee,
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:03A
NJ AG annual report details investigations
The Division of Criminal Justice also charged more than 1000 people, according to the report. That's an increase of approximately 80 defendants. “Department-wide, we engaged in a thorough self-examination designed to eliminate waste and reduce costs
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:02A
Property tax consulting firm O'Connor & Associates settles suit for $800K
O'Connor & Associates, a Houston property tax consulting firm accused of filing protests for thousands of taxpayers without their consent, has settled a lawsuit by the state Attorney General's Office for $800000, according to a story in the Houston
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:01A
Vallejo's bankruptcy exit case to soon end, judge says it's 'been pending long
SACRAMENTO -- A federal judge told attorneys Monday that he expects to hear final arguments on Vallejo's plan to exit bankruptcy by no later than June. "This has been pending long enough," US Bankruptcy Judge Michael
Updated: 03/08/2011 11:01A