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(AMM) Alcoa suit part of Bahrain political battle: WikiLeaks
The 2008 lawsuit filed by Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) against US aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. that sparked a criminal investigation may have been motivated by Bahraini political backstabbing, according to a secret diplomatic cable made public by
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:37P
Second Japanese nuclear plant fails
In Europe, environmentalists seized on the accident to press for an end to nuclear power. Up to 60000 protesters formed a 45-km (27-mile) human chain in Germany to denounce the government's policy of extending the life of nuclear plants.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:35P
Serving with the enemy
Last week, I wrote about a lawsuit filed by 17 service members and veterans claiming their reports of rape and sexual assault while on active duty were ignored or, worse, used to retaliate against them. Their complaint, filed last month in the US
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:35P
At Brown forum, speakers urge support for immigrants
The findings, to be released this week, found that Rhode Islanders are split on an Arizona-style immigration law and its effectiveness in curbing illegal immigration, but show strong consensus on issues of immigrant education — including extending
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:35P
2 severely injured in head-on collision
John Harris, of Springfield, was driving directly behind the SUV when the accident happened. He said he immediately pulled over and attempted to rescue the victims. “The first thing that went through my head was to check on everyone,” Harris said.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:34P
Mexican Activist Flees Border City After Death Threats
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – The head of a group that seeks justice for hundreds of women slain since 1990 has fled this violence-wracked border city after receiving an anonymous death threat, activists said. Marisela Ortiz, leader of the “May Our Daughters
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:34P
Arsene Wenger on his team's mental strength and the title race
Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Frenchman explained that is hard to crash out of three competitions in a “strange” way as he added that his side was not outplayed by the Red Devils, just punished by a team who was more clinical in
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:34P
Fast-track to challenge Obama healthcare
Texas is one of the 26 states that filed a lawsuit stating that the health care laws are unconstitutional. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires almost every American to have medical insurance starting in 2014.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:32P
13 die in NYC tour bus accident: deputy mayor
NEW YORK, March 12 -- Thirteen people died in a deadly New York City (NYC) tour bus accident early Saturday morning and many of the victims are of Chinese descent, NYC deputy mayor Patricia E. Harris said. Harris told an on-site press briefing that 13
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:32P
CANOE -- JAM! Music: Rapper sued by topless women
Rapper Jim Jones is at the centre of a lawsuit by two women who appear topless in the promo for his song, Summer Time. Samantha Stotts and Sharie Johnson were filmed as they sunbathed and splashed in the sea wearing just bikini bottoms on a beach in
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:32P
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