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Suspect in ambush of prosecutor arrested
By JEAMMA E. SABATE MANILA, Philippines — One of the suspects in last Tuesday's ambush of Maguindanao Provincial Prosecutor Akilali Balt in Cotabato has been arrested, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Wednesday. De Lima identified the suspect as
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
Humans must remain at centre of green development
“Promoting economic development should not be at the expense of the poor and marginalised or of future generations, which is often qualified as 'inter-generational engagement and justice,'” Charles Clark, a St John's economics professor,
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
US Justice Dept Sues California Over Sikh's Rights
The lawsuit was filed yesterday against the state of California, Governor Jerry Brown and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Sukhjinder Basra is being kept at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo for a drug offence.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
US Justice Dept Sues California Over Sikh's Rights
The lawsuit was filed yesterday against the state of California, Governor Jerry Brown and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Sukhjinder Basra is being kept at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo for a drug offence.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
Wealthy foreigners offered fast track to settle in Britain
Up to 1000 migrants who have "won international recognition in scientific and cultural fields", or have the potential to do so, will also be allowed to take advantage of relaxed immigration rules. Alex Ruffel of Berkeley Law, which specialises in
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
Students Build Houses, Friendships with Alternative Spring Break Experience
For 211 Georgetown students and four faculty members, however, last week's spring break served as an opportunity to participate in a social justice learning experience and to form close friendships. "I would definitely recommend it to people.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
Hazel Stewart to learn fate today
When Howell, of Glebe Road, Castlerock, was sentenced last December he was told by Mr Justice Hart that had he gone before a jury and been found guilty, he would have been sent to prison for 28 years.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:45A
Emaciated pit bull removed from home
The dog, named Justice, was emaciated, suffered from frostbite and sores, and was tethered to a heavy logging chain, which the dog struggled to carry, Russell said. The owners said they were feeding the dog but could not figure out why the dog was
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:42A
Parents of murdered teens pay tribute to Clapham victim Billy Cox's dad
Tommy Cox, 56, died without ever seeing the killer of his son, who was killed at his home on the Fenwick estate in Clapham on Valentine's Day 2007, brought to justice. He had been told by doctors he had six months to live after being diagnosed with
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:42A
Players try to learn legal system on the fly
Leber isn't reading "Lawsuits for Dummies" or watching "A Few Good Men" to get acquainted with the nuances, but he is consulting agents and lawyers and doing research on the Internet. "As one of the player reps for the team, I'm keeping in contact with
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:40A