Supreme Court issues notices to CBI, Kerala Govt on Vijayan case

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Kerala Government over the state Governor’s permission to CBI to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayan.

Judge presiding over Tribune bankruptcy hears motions on Cubs sale

Tribune bankruptcy judge considers Cubs sale

WILMINGTON, Del. — The judge presiding over Tribune Co.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case has approved an expedited process for court action surrounding the company’s sale of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

Buta Singh says he is ready to be questioned by CBI

NEW DELHI - Former Bihar Governor Buta Singh on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that he was ready to be questioned by CBI in connection with the bribery case involving his son.

Despite court orders ‘invisible’ security cover still exists around AQ Khan’s residence

ISLAMABAD - While the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered removal of all security restrictions on disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, there still exists an ‘invisible’ security blanket around his residence.

Fashion designer to be sentenced in LA for sexually assaulting aspiring models

Designer faces life sentence in sex assault case

LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander will learn what his sentence will be for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, only to be turned around and sent to New York where he faces similar charges.

Coaches watch warily as reckless homicide trial against former Ky. high football coach begins

Trial starts for former Ky. coach in player death

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former high school football coach heads to trial Monday, charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players, and has the backing of nearly a dozen coaches organizations that have contributed to his defense fund.

Fire at Andhra Pradesh High Court

HYDERABAD - A fire broke out in the Andhra Pradesh High Court building in the wee hours on Monday.

Nepal Vice President’s position defunct from today

KATHMANDU - Paramananda Jha’s position as Nepal Vice President has become defunct from Monday with Jha’s refusal to take oath in Nepali within the deadline given by the Supreme Court.

Man on trial for 2005 triple homicide in Texas, already convicted in double murder in Mo.

Convicted killer on trial in Texas triple homicide

LUBBOCK, Texas — A man is headed to trial for allegedly gunning down a family in their rural Texas farmhouse within hours of killing two people in Missouri.

Victims cope as trial begins for man accused in stabbing, shootings of 7 at Ill. restaurant

Ill. man on trial for 7 deaths at Ill. restaurant

CHICAGO — A man charged with killing seven people during a robbery at a suburban Chicago fast food restaurant 16 years ago did it because he “wanted to do something big,” not because he needed the money, a prosecutor told jurors Monday.

Former Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted in corruption case, could face prison term

Former Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted

JERUSALEM — Israeli legal authorities indicted former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on corruption charges Sunday, the first criminal indictment ever filed against a current or past Israeli prime minister.

Himachal HC judges to make public their assets

SHIMLA - The judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court also decided to make their property public, on the lines of Supreme court justices.

Mystery remains behind A Q Khan’s security restrictions removal

ISLAMABAD - Following the orders of the Lahore High Court to remove all security restrictions on disgraced scientist Dr. A Q Khan, the authorities have lifted all restrictions on his movement, however, Khan has denied restrictions being removed.

A kidnapped girl, an 18-year disappearance, missed opportunities _ and unanswered questions

Gone 18 years, girl found but questions remain

ANTIOCH, Calif. — Phillip Garrido’s unspeakable private life began unraveling in a very public place: a college campus.

Utah father of Elizabeth Smart recounts story of his own daughter’s long abduction, reunion

Latest abduction invokes saga of Elizabeth Smart

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah father of Elizabeth Smart said he’s horrified by the parallels between the latest abduction story to grip the nation and his own daughter’s long journey with an alleged kidnapper.