Dhaka for symbolic war crimes trial

DHAKA - Bangladesh wants to limit the proposed trial of “war criminals” — those who killed unarmed civilians in the 1971 freedom struggle — to a symbolic few, according to a ruling party leader.

Much to cheer this women’s day in Delhi

NEW DELHI - Women in the national capital had lots to look forward to this International Women’s Day. Not only were they cheering the government’s efforts to clear the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, free makeovers, complimentary movie tickets and shopping discounts were also lined up to make their day.

Soren rules out change in tribal land right acts

RANCHI - Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren Monday said that no changes would be made in legislations governing the tribal land rights.

Anwar Ibrahim’s 1998 sacking was lawful: Malaysian court

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Federal Court Monday ruled that the sacking of Anwar Ibrahim as deputy prime minister and finance minister 11 years ago was lawful.

Death penalty more likely if victim is high-status

WASHINGTON - A defendant is much more likely to be sentenced to death if he or she kills a “high-status” victim, says new research.

‘Society will benefit from more women in politics’

NEW DELHI - When 181 women get “empowered” to enter parliament society as a whole will benefit, Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed said here Monday.

Bringing CJI under RTI: Apex court appeals verdict

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court registry Monday moved the apex court challenging the verdict of the Delhi High Court declaring the office of the Chief Justice of India within the purview of the the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Thousands protest abortion law in Spain

Madrid, March 8 (IANS/EFE) Thousands of people took to the streets in nearly 100 cities Sunday to protest against abortion and demand the nullification of the new law recently approved in Spain regulating voluntary interruption of pregnancy.

Soren fails to appear in murder case

RANCHI - Chief Minister Shibu Soren Monday failed to turn up in a district court in Jharkhand in a 36-year-old double murder case.

Training women to become future leaders

NEW DELHI - Even as the fate of the Women’s Reservation Bill hangs in the balance, an activist group has already started training and motivating women to join mainstream politics.

Dry latrines exist in four states: Minister

NEW DELHI - Even as the cabinet put March-end as deadline for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India, a minister said Monday that four states continue to have dry latrines.

Businessmen’s kidnapper granted bail

GANDHINAGAR - A court in Gujarat’s Rajkot town Monday granted bail to criminal Fazlur Rehman, charged with the kidnapping of two businessmen and an industrialist.

Gender inequality widespread in Asia: UNDP

NEW DELHI - Despite vibrant economic growth in Asia-Pacific area including India, the region has not done much to assimilate women in the mainstream and bridge the deep gender inequality, the UN Development Programme said Monday.

Women in Delhi form human chain against injustices

NEW DELHI - Nearly 400 women from all walks of life came together to form a human chain here Monday - the 100th International Women’s Day - to pledge their support against injustices and disrespect to women.

Delhi court dismisses godman’s transfer plea

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea by ‘godman’ Shiv Murat Dwivedi, accused of running a prostitution ring here, that the case against him be transferred to the Crime Branch.

Dhaka to amend laws discriminatory to women: PM

DHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said her government will, if necessary, amend or repeal laws that are harmful and discriminatory to women.

Kolkata sex workers rally for equality, social status

KOLKATA - Hundreds of sex workers and their children Monday marched across the city streets on International Women’s Day, demanding social equality and recognition for their profession.

Bangladesh revives women’s development policy

DHAKA - The Bangladesh government has announced the revival of a women’s development policy to mark International Women’s Day Monday while activists pledged to focus on acid attacks on women.

Court to rule Tuesday on Rahul Mahajan’s plea

NEW DELHI - A city court Monday adjourned the hearing for a day on Rahul Mahajan’s application for release of his passport to enable him to go on a honeymoon with his newly-wed wife.

Rs.1.7 cr fine slapped for commercial use of property

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Monday directed a woman to pay Rs.1.7 crore for using for commercial purposes a residential plot alloted to her by the central government. Since the woman has died, her heirs have been asked to pay the fine.

India’s GDP will grow if more women are employed: UNDP

NEW DELHI - India can increase its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much as 4 percent if the employment rate for women is pushed up, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said Monday.

Kansas City district once flush with cash is so broke official wants to close half its schools

Kansas City wants to close half its public schools

Lawyers’ role pivotal for any liberal democracy, says CJI K.G. Balakrishnan

NEW DELHI - Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan on Sunday said in any liberal democracy lawyers’ role is pivotal and the similar role was played by lawyers during Indian freedom movement as well as in framing of the Constitution of India.

Vikings players will take on NFL’s drug policy in trial set to begin on Monday in Minnesota

Vikings vs. NFL trial set to begin Monday

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams are about to take their dispute with the NFL into a courtroom.

Swiss vote on whether to appoint special lawyers to represent abused animals in court

Swiss vote on whether abused animals get lawyers