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Bail system to be reviewed
Justice Minister Simon Power, pictured above, today called for public submissions on Bail in New Zealand: Reviewing Aspects of the Bail System, which suggests several changes to the current bail system. The Government is calling for public input into
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:35P
Analysis: How dangerous is Japan's radiation leak?
France's nuclear safety authority said the accident could be classified as a level 5 or 6 on the scale, putting it on par with the 1979 US Three Mile Island meltdown. Experts do not believe the situation will reach the catastrophic scale of the 1986
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:35P
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Updated: 03/14/2011 11:35P
Japan earthquake rocks world markets
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index fell 6.18 percent Monday, its sharpest one-day loss since the 2008 market crash, further sparking fears about the deadly earthquake and ensuing nuclear power crisis. Shanghai's stock index rose yesterday for the first
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:35P
House panel approves bill to curb 'sanctuary cities'
AUSTIN — Texas cities would face penalties for prohibiting police from asking people they stop about their immigration status, under a bill approved Monday by the House State Affairs Committee. Proponents, including Gov. Rick Perry, have struggled to
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:34P
Third blast at N-plant, Japan faces potential nuclear disaster
Tokyo: Japan faced the likelihood of a catastrophic nuclear accident on Tuesday morning, as an explosion at the most crippled of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station damaged its crucial steel containment structure,
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:34P
Criminal Investigation Opened into Twin Cities Non-Profit
A search warrant drafted by Crystal Police and filed publicly in Hennepin County District Court last week sought bank records for Community Justice Partners Association, Inc, and identifies the group's director, Mary Louise Gaines, as the "suspect" in
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:34P
Verdict due on key land sale
COUNCILLORS will decide today if the former Brighouse pool and the two adjoining car parks should be sold. The recommendation made by officers is to dispose of the land and to seek two independent valuations so they can consider an offer made by
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:34P
Wilmer Valderrama Joins 'REM' Pilot Crew
The series revolves around Detective Mark Britten (played by Isaacs), who lives two lives following a tragic accident. Valderrama will play Detective Richard Vega, Britten's partner in one reality; Steve Harris, of "The Practice" and "Friday Night
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:33P
Proposal receives mixed reviews
Malloy included the decriminalization proposal in a package of bills aimed at reducing the state's prison population, making the criminal justice system more cost-effective and focusing resources on repeat violent and serious offenders.
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:33P
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