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Minister's fundraising efforts are questioned
Kenney has been under fire over a letter his office sent to Conservative riding associations calling on them to donate $200000 to the party for an advertising campaign targeted at ethnic voters. The letter was printed on Kenney's official MP letterhead
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:48A
Revere man faces fourth DUI charge
Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Brandt told the court that Dalrymple blew a .18 on a Breathalyzer test, more than double the legal limit. Brandt also told the court that Dalrymple had convictions in Ayer and Somerville for operating under the
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:48A
Marriage Lawsuits Might Prevent Divorce
The parties themselves would also testify about how they would handle such issues as raising children*, spousal support, finances, property ownership, investing, saving/spending, and conflict resolution. *If the couple intends to have children,
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:48A
'Bigfoot' Files Free Speech Suit
Doyle, whose lawsuit is backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, says the state's requirement that he pay for a permit and obtain a $2 million insurance bond before filming violates his right to free speech. "The underlying activities are humorous
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:47A
Feds reach out after Elk Grove slaying of two Sikh men
He underwent a second surgery Monday after taking two bullets to the torso. "Mr. Atwal has been intubated and has been unable to speak, so the information we received has been very limited," Elk Grove police spokesman Christopher Trim said Tuesday.
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:46A
EU Court "Pours Cold Water" Over Industry's Plans For Unified Patent Litigation
The proposal, upon which the CJEU's verdict was given, included a single European court structure which would handle patent litigation for several contracting states of the European Patent Organisation, potentially including all EU states as well as
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:44A
Keep divorce referendum question straightforward
It is being argued that it should explain under what conditions divorce will be permitted, namely that the spouses must have been separated for at least four years, that there is no chance of reconciliation and that the children, if any,
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:42A
Taiwan's government accused of hypocrisy over executions
In a statement Taiwan's Ministry of Justice said last Friday's decision to proceed with the execution of the five convicted murderers was legal and did not infringe upon human rights. The executions brought swift international criticism, including from
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:42A
Gay prank pupils must pay
The Restorative Justice Centre, which joined the case as a friend of the court, said there was an overreaction to the boys' misbehaviour as they had been punished at school, at court and still had to face a damages claim. The centre felt restorative
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:41A
Gay prank pupils must pay
The Restorative Justice Centre, which joined the case as a friend of the court, said there was an overreaction to the boys' misbehaviour as they had been punished at school, at court and still had to face a damages claim. The centre felt restorative
Updated: 03/09/2011 04:41A