Review finds no misconduct but cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment on interrogation memos

Judge rules Joe Jackson can receive some of son Michael Jackson’s medical files

Judge: Joe Jackson can get Jackson’s medical files

Justice Department review reduces criticism of Bush-era lawyers on interrogation memos

Justice scales back criticism of Bush-era lawyers

No arrogance while discharging duty, advises apex court

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court has advised those in power to ensure that there should be no trace of arrogance and vanity while discharging their official duty.

Mass. attorney general says federal marriage law should be declared unconstitutional

Mass. says federal marriage law unconstitutional

Blueline buses to continue in south Delhi: Court

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Friday gave another two-month breather to Blueline bus operators plying in south Delhi.

Former child labourers to spread awareness through theatre

NEW DELHI - When they enact a scene of a child suffering because of forced labour, they will be doing so based on their own experiences. Starting Saturday, a group of former child labourers will launch an awareness campaign on the issue through theatre.

Aamir Khan to stay on copyright panel

NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who had quit a government appointed panel to examine proposed ammendments to the Copyright Act, Friday withdrew his resignation.

Mining banned in 157 of 261 Aravali mines

NEW DELHI - In a significant order aimed at halting further devastation of the Aravali range due to rampant mining, the Supreme Court Friday banned mining in 157 out of 261 mines in the region and ordered comprehensive satellite photography of the mining-ravaged region.

Supreme Court stays withdrawal of forces from Osmania University campus

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Friday stayed till February 23 the order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court directing withdrawal of Central paramilitary forces from the Osmania University campus.

Apex court not for pulling out forces from Osmania

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Friday suspended the Andhra Pradesh High Court order to the state government to pull out central paramilitary forces from Osmania University campus, dubbed as the hotbed of the Telangana movement.

BA cabin crew lose legal battle to overturn changes to pay and working conditions

Union loses legal battle with BA

LONDON — British Airways cabin crew have lost a legal battle to overturn changes to pay and working conditions that sparked an acrimonious dispute between workers and management, culminating in a narrowly averted Christmas strike at the airline.

China furious as Obama meets Dalai Lama (Second Lead)

WASHINGTON/BEIJING - President Barack Obama Thursday met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the White House, triggering an angry reaction from Beijing which accused the US of “grossly interfering” in the country’s internal affairs and “damaging” Sino-US ties.

Police action: Andhra Congress divided over court order

HYDERABAD - Legislators of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh stand divided over the state high court order on police action against students of Osmania University protesting for a separate Telangana state.

Caning helped deal with guilt, say Malaysian women

KUALA LUMPUR - Three Malaysian women who were caned for having illicit sex have regretted their actions and plan to turn over a new leaf.

‘Harry Potter’ author Rowling vows to battle plagiarism charge

LONDON - Multi-millionaire J.K. Rowling, who authored the international best-seller “Harry Potter” books, has vowed to fight a claim that she plagiarised parts of her books and says she is saddened by it.

Obama meets Dalai Lama, speaks for human rights

WASHINGTON - Brushing off Chinese warnings, President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama to express his “strong support” for human rights and religious freedom for the people of Tibet while encouraging a direct dialogue with China.

Haryana saves more girls, but 9 districts fall behind

CHANDIGARH - The 2001 census showed that Haryana had the worst male-female ratio in India. Since then, it has had partial success in reversing the imbalance, but a negative trend shown by nine out of 21 districts in the last one year threatens to undo the good work.