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Parliamentary relief for Silvio Berlusconi
The measure forms part of a broader programme launched by Justice Minister Angelino Alfano, presented by the government as a reform of Italy's dysfunctional justice system but viewed by critics as a plan to keep Berlusconi out of jail.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Two NOPD Officer Convicted in Beating Death
Officer Melvin Williams was convicted of kicking and beating Robair to death with a baton, violating his civil rights, and obstructing justice; he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. Officer Matthew Dean Moore was convicted of obstruction of
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Ex-Fort Lee family found not guilty of assaulting police officers
The verdict, which came after nearly four days of deliberations, seemed to be a mixed compromise, because the acts that make up the charge of assault on the officers – kicking, punching and biting – were the same ones that make up the charge of
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Gambling with the planet destined to end in tragedy
The consequences of the Japanese earthquake – especially the ongoing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant – resonate grimly for observers of the American financial crash that precipitated the Great Recession.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Law gives thumbs up to sign language
She wants to communicate with deaf patients. But other students argue sign language isn't the best investment in a tough job market. Major Norfolk companies, like Dominion Enterprises, said they look for candidates who know Spanish.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Law gives sign language thumbs up
She wants to communicate with deaf patients. But other students argue sign language isn't the best investment in a tough job market. Major Norfolk companies, like Dominion Enterprises, said they look for candidates who know Spanish.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:24P
Court sides with teachers in class size/composition feud; big win for BCTF
"The legislation undoubtedly was seen by teachers as evidence that the government did not respect them or consider them to be valued contributors to the education system, having excluded them from any freedom to associate to influence their working
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:23P
Pulaski torandoes damaged Criminal Justice academy
In addition to the hundreds of homes damaged by the Pulaski County tornadoes last Friday, one of the twisters also forced the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy out of its building in Draper. The roof of the academy's
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:23P
Sparring on security and civil liberties
Too often, American and European officials have sold data-gathering legislation to the public using the specter of terrorist attacks, only to later use the resulting information to police immigration and for other purposes, Sophie in't Veld,
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:23P
Calling for Tougher State Seat Belt Law After Deadly Crash
Ironically natalie had been badly hurt in a serious accident 3-years earlier... "The worst thing about that was seeing the black and blue, mostly black stripe across her chest from the seat belt that saved her life, that kept her in the car.
Updated: 04/13/2011 05:23P
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