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US criticizes Egyptian military government after court sentences blogger to 3
The military court's verdict against 26-year-old Maikel Nabil Sanad is raising fears the army is blocking greater freedom of expression and political reform. Sanad carried reports of abuses by the military and accused it of remaining loyal to ousted
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:40P
CT AG opposes DirectBuy settlement
The class-action lawsuit accused DirectBuy and the co-defendants of fraudulent misrepresentation because the company implied that paid memberships would entitle customers to purchase goods from manufacturers and suppliers at actual cost.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
On a level with Chernobyl...
Food safety checks in Hong Kong have been stepped up after Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to the highest level. The government is liaising more closely with mainland food authorities after Japan escalated radiation risks from its damaged nuclear
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
US begins to reconsider nuclear risks in light of Japan crisis
They cite a stringent regulatory program, redundant security systems and improvements since the 1979 Three Mile Island accident and the 2001 terrorist attacks. Yet the problems at Fukushima in the wake of last month's tsunami have reopened questions
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
Healing effort in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara faces the challenge of healing a divided nation as he vows to pursue justice and reconciliation after his forces captured rival Laurent Gbagbo. "I ask you to remain calm and show restraint," Ouattara, 69,
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
Interstate 64 in Albemarle County Reopened After Two-Vehicle Crash
The crash caused about 100 gallons of diesel fuel to spill from the tractor trailer. The driver of the tractor trailer, a man from Michigan, was taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center for minor injuries. In the Toyota, neither the driver,
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
So Why Would I Want to Move to a Third World Country?
Someone in the Blogcritics Politics section recently asked me in an incredulous tone why I, as an avowed liberal, would want to leave the "nanny state" of America to go to a third-world country like the Philippines. Now Clavos knows whereof he speaks
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
Supreme Court 'cannot advise on CJ post'
The Supreme Court has no powers to advise the Executive on appointment of chief justice, an association of judges has said. As a result, the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association wants a case filed by the
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:39P
Could State Immigration Laws Spur Washington Action?
It may take years to sort out the constitutionality of the Arizona law that, among other provisions, would have required police to check an individual's immigration status while enforcing other laws and during routine stops. But today's ruling by the 9
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:38P
Winklevoss twins stuck with Facebook agreement
A third classmate, Divya Narendra, was part of the settlement with the twins but did not pursue the second lawsuit seeking to undo the agreement. Monday's ruling upholds a lower court decision enforcing the settlement during the six years of litigation
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:38P
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