Myanmar frees jailed US citizen

WASHINGTON - The US welcomed the release of a naturalised US citizen and democracy activist who had been jailed since September in the Asian country.

Venezuela high court authorizes gov’t to request former president’s extradition from US

Venezuela: OK to seek ex-president’s extradition

Venezuela asks authorities in Spain for specifics of accusations against ETA suspect

Venezuela asks for details of charges in ETA case

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC, says she ditched him as her career soared

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

Sex.com creditors put off NY auction of domain name; among potential bidders was PETA

Sex.com creditors say domain’s too hot for NY sale

Music producer files $35M lawsuit against Grammy Award-winning singer Lady Gaga in NYC court

Producer files $35M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

‘We need a national advisor to PM on disability’

NEW DELHI - In order to ensure the rights of people with disabilities, there is a need for a national advisor on the subject to the prime minister, former chief justice of the Delhi High Court Ajit Prakash Shah said Thursday.

Racism row as British firm seeks Indian origin applicant

LONDON - A British computer company’s advertisment seeking an applicant “preferably of Indian origin” has been dubbed racist by campaigners.

‘India needs 152,000 professional trainers for disabled’

NEW DELHI - The country faces a major dearth of trained professionals who can provide basic educational and vocational skills to the disabled population, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) said Thursday.

Australians accused of racially abusing Indian players

MELBOURNE - A cricket tribunal in Australia’s Geelong city is looking into an accusation that 10 local cricketers racially abused a team with six players of Indian descent, a media report said Thursday.

More women becoming aggressive behind the wheel

KUALA LUMPUR - Women drivers are “getting more aggressive” than men, a Malaysian expert said Thursday, adding “the number of women involved in accidents is on the rise”.

Maharashtra rapped for failure to protect migrants

NEW DELHI - The Maharashtra government has been hauled up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for failing to protect migrants from a hate campaign launched by Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Indian man, woman jailed in Dubai for steamy text messages

DUBAI - An Indian man and woman, working as cabin crew for Emirates airlines, have received a jail sentence here for exchanging steamy text messages, a media report said Thursday.

Judge says Web site must delay copying of broker reports, misuse of findings is widespread

Judge: Site must delay copying of broker reports

Researchers protest gov’t bill of $111,930 for providing info under Freedom of Information Act

Agency sought $111,930 for FOIA information

NC jury awards NC woman $9M from husband’s lover in alienation of affection lawsuit

NC woman gets $9M in alienation of affection suit

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