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Twist in the tale : Pakistan seeks reopening of Bhutto's hanging case
After coming into power, Zardari vowed to bring the killers of his wife to justice. However, critics say Zardari is dragging his feet on the case. A court in February issued an arrest warrant for former military President Pervez Musharraf who was in
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:03A
Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas Investigates Claims for UBS Clients Invested
Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, www.sseklaw.com, is currently investigating claims on behalf of investors with accounts at UBS who purchased Lehman Brothers 100% Principal Protection Notes (PPNs) in the months before Lehman filed for bankruptcy.
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:03A
Azeri soldiers will face court trial upon release from captivity
As Chief of Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov noted after meeting with Hajiyev at National Security Ministry's pre-trial prison, the sergeant had no complaints as to his treatment or prison conditions.
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:03A
After Months of Struggle, Architecture Firm RMJM Still Unable to Pay Its Hong
Following now three full months of press about angry emails fired off to the whole company by disgruntled employees, staff layoffs and exits by principals, and lawsuit threats by their own subsidiaries,
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:03A
Judge: Canada's marijuana laws invalid
Justice Donald Taliano issued his ruling in the case of a man with multiple medical conditions who is entitled to obtain legal marijuana, but was arrested for growing his own. The man and 21 other patients from across the country testified most doctors
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:02A
Justice Served
By Indy Staff This Friday, April 15, UCSB presents Law & Order: Changing Television. The day-long series of events will explore the significance of the L&O brand, and will include a special appearance by Dick Wolf, the hit show's creator/producer.
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:02A
Homeless paid $50 to be beaten by women for fetish video, says suit
Homeless advocate GW Rolle told CBS affiliate WTSP he discovered what was going on after repeatedly seeing homeless men in Williams Park with injuries. "Broken ribs, fractured skulls...I think that's wrong and I think someone's going to die if they
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:02A
Judges Move Court To Basement After Ceiling Collapse
It will take days to dry out the carpet and wood floors, and possibly weeks to make the needed courtroom repairs, Strickler reported. In the meantime, Trimmer will handle court duties in another location. His new courtroom is next to the utilities
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:02A
The working class and the "immigration debate"
I certainly don't have many shared values with white British Tories or racists, or fans of The Kaiser Chiefs, but that doesn't mean that I think we should change the law so that we can boot them out of the country (apart from The Kaiser Chiefs fans).
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:02A
Some Women Don't Choose Gang Life, But It Affects Them Nonetheless
That's according to the US Department of Justice. Some of them are women, but many more are mothers, sisters and girlfriends of gang members. They may not actively choose the gang life, but its perils affect them nonetheless.
Updated: 04/13/2011 09:01A