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Leann Rimes Hits Out At Skinny Jibes
However, Rimes has spoken out to ensure followers she is not ill and that the snaps are simply not doing her body justice. On her Twitter.com page, she writes, "I don't care about the dumb articles. I know how healthy I am. Maybe those people should
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
17/03/2011EON mulls lawsuit over German nuclear shutdown: report
German energy giant EON may take legal action against the government after Berlin decided to close seven nuclear reactors for at least three months in light of events in Japan, a report said Thursday. EON operates two of the reactors shut down: Isar 1
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
BREM Pays Up
The capital's water utility, Tallinna Vesi, retracted its bankruptcy claim against property management company Brem, after the latter finally paid its dues. The two companies reached an agreement to continue working together, communication director of
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
Man acquitted in Air India bombings sues
By The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — One of the two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombings is suing federal and provincial justice officials for damages and legal costs, saying his charter rights were violated by the failed prosecution.
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
No status for sex workers group in appeal of bawdy law ruling
Justice Dennis O'Connor ruled that adding another intervener in the case would likely cause delays. O'Connor, in a ruling released Wednesday, notes seven other groups already have intervener status at the appeal. O'Connor says Maggie's has
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
Tories hand over costs, but still face contempt finding
He ruled that the government breached parliamentary privilege by refusing to fully disclose the cost estimates for its justice agenda, corporate tax cuts and plans to purchase stealth fighter jets. He also ruled that International Co-operation Minister
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
Cracks in Harper's anti-drug strategy — report
By The Canadian Press OTTAWA — It's not clear the Conservatives are getting a whole lot of bang for all the bucks thrown at the illicit drug problem, a new report says. A consultant hired by the Justice Department couldn't tell whether the Tory drugs
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
Ex-Chicago police commander in torture case turns himself in
For men like Leonard Kidd — who contends he confessed in 1984 to a quadruple homicide after torture at the hands of Burge's men that included electric shocks to his genitals — the commission may be the last chance to get the justice system to consider
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:11A
Pickton siblings get OK to seek damages
A BC Supreme Court justice is allowing the siblings of serial killer Robert Pickton to proceed with a lawsuit claiming compensation from the RCMP for alleged damage to their farm.
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09A
Pickton siblings get OK to seek damages
A BC Supreme Court justice is allowing the siblings of serial killer Robert Pickton to proceed with a lawsuit claiming compensation from the RCMP for alleged damage to their farm.
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09A