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The Monday Roundup
All journalistic hell has broken loose in the wake of a lawsuit filed by New York City's former transportation commissioner among others who seek to have a cycle track in Brooklyn removed. Here's a handy guide to the conversation.
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:33P
Foreign Ministry Fails to Confirm Davis' Immunity
Chief Justice Ejaz Hussain then disposed off the petitions questioning Davis's immunity, saying the issue will now be settled in the trial court. The court also asked the foreign ministry to submit a reply on a petition challenging Vienna convention.
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:32P
Foreign Ministry Fails to Confirm Davis' Immunity
Chief Justice Ejaz Hussain then disposed off the petitions questioning Davis's immunity, saying the issue will now be settled in the trial court. The court also asked the foreign ministry to submit a reply on a petition challenging Vienna convention.
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:32P
Swanson sues Califonia company for alleged mortgage fraud
Swanson Monday filed a lawsuit against California-based Meredian Financial Corporation. Swanson says the company charged homeowners thousands of dollars but failed to deliver the promised services. Swanson says the company masqueraded as mortgage
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:32P
PROMISES, PROMISES: 2 years after Obama's order, government offices not much
The company accomplished its work partly by forwarding to the State Department tens of thousands of requests for immigration records from Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services because the State Department makes visa determinations in
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:32P
No Justice for Jonny: Michael Vick Dog at Center of Pit Bull Debate
However, one of the best stories to come out of the Michael Vick scandal -- the rehabilitation of a small black-and-white pit bull named Jonny Justice -- may not have such a happy ending. After he was rescued, Jonny's unrelenting enthusiasm won him a
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:31P
UBS Drops Battle In CDO Case As Trial Looms
The Swiss bank last month withdrew its appeal of a Connecticut state court order forcing it to put $35.6 million aside to cover a potential verdict against it in a lawsuit brought by hedge fund Pursuit Partners. According to Pursuit, UBS sold it a
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:30P
HC sets up exclusive special court to hold trial in 2G scam
The Delhi High Court has decided to set up a special court exclusively to hold the trial in the 2G spectrum allocation scam for expeditious hearing in the case. The high court sources told PTI that CBI Judge OP Saini, who is dealing with the case,
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:28P
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the sectarian violence
I call on the Egyptian authorities to take all the necessary measures to ensure the security and protection of Egyptian citizens and bring those responsible to justice. Freedom of religion or belief is a universal human right which needs to be
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:28P
Testimony resumes in hearing to determine merits of Tribune bankruptcy plan
It sought bankruptcy protection in 2008, less than a year after a leveraged buyout engineered by billionaire Sam Zell left it saddled with unsustainable debt. Tribune's plan would leave the company in the hands of JPMorgan Chase, distressed debt
Updated: 03/14/2011 12:28P
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