Obama a monkey, tweets Australian

MELBOURNE - A young member of an Australian party called US President Barack Obama “a monkey” on Twitter, leading to a demand for his expulsion from the party.

NY lawsuit claims Bosox’s David Ortiz named his Dominican club after rapper’s 40/40 clubs

Jay-Z vs. David Ortiz in nightclub name lawsuit

Utah attorney general wades into false testimony allegations investigation in Jeffs case

Utah AG joins false testimony probe in Jeffs case

Group files foster care lawsuit against Mass. alleging abuse of children in state care

Group files foster care lawsuit against Mass.

Lawyer: Ex-Detroit councilwoman Conyers is appealing judge’s refusal to drop her guilty plea

Conyers lawyer clarifies grounds for appeal

Bangladesh apex court stays order on Chittagong councils

DHAKA - The Bangladesh Supreme Court Thursday stayed a high court verdict that annulled the councils coordinating development work and maintaining law and order in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) - home to Buddhist indigenous people.

Government told to pay minimum wages to Games workers

NEW DELHI - Expressing concern over the plight of workers at Commonwealth Games’ construction sites, the Delhi High Court Thursday ordered the government to ensure payment of minimum wages and supply of safety gear to them.

National Stock Exchange covered by RTI Act, rules court

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Thursday upheld the decision of the Central Information Commission (CIC) that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) comes under the ambit of the transparency law.

Apex court cuts jail term, sets terrorist free

NEW DELHI - Showing leniency, the Supreme Court has set free a terrorist who faced trial for 20 years and spent over 11 years in jail for abducting former Jammu and Kashmir legislator Mir Mustafa before his killing in 1990.

Ruchika molestation case: Hearing adjourned to Friday

CHANDIGARH - A local court here Thursday adjourned to Friday the hearing on former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore’s plea challenging his conviction for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra.

Protests over bills mark parliament opening day

NEW DELHI - With an aim to get the policy makers’ attention on the very day when parliament opened after a month-long break, activists staged separate protests in the capital Thursday over the women’s reservation bill and the food security bill.

Bhopal gas victims protest in Delhi, demand rehabilitation

NEW DELHI - Putting forth their long-standing demand for rehabilitation and medical care once again, a group of survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy Thursday staged a protest in the capital.

Scheme for Gujarat farmers under court scanner

GANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat High Court has questioned the central and state governments over alleged irregularities in implementation of a scheme for farmers in the state.

Jethmalani seeks probe into Pune billionaire’s wealth

MUMBAI - Eminent lawyer and former Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani Thursday demanded a probe into alleged money-laundering by billionaire Pune stud farm owner Hassan Ali.

Mexico bans junk foods in schools

Mexico City, April 15 (IANS/EFE) In a bid to prevent children from being obese, Mexico has banned junk food in schools and made physical training mandatory for students.