Archivist: Obama won’t claim privilege over Kagan’s files, to be released starting June 4

Heat guard Dwyane Wade takes stand for 1st time in $25M restaurant trial

Heat guard Wade takes stand in restaurant trial

Deaf workers sue Calif alleging failure to provide interpreters, proper emergency procedures

Lawsuit: Calif fails to accommodate deaf workers

BSF dubbed ‘violent force’, ex-trooper denied visa

CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - A retired Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was denied a Canadian visa after a diplomat accused the paramilitary force of “war crimes” and being a “notoriously violent force”.

BSF dubbed ‘violent force’, ex-BSF man denied visa

CHANDIGARH - A retired Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was denied a Canadian visa after a diplomat accused the paramilitary force of “war crimes” and being a “notoriously violent force”.

Central information panel has limited powers, says court

NEW DELHI - Giving a clear signal that no one is above the rule of law, the Delhi High Court Friday quashed an order of the Central Information Commission and said it has limited powers and should adhere to them.

Apex court moved against Soren as chief minister

NEW DELHI - A petition was moved in the Supreme Court Friday seeking directions to the Jharkhand governor to stop the “misuse of the constitution” by repeatedly administering the oath of office of chief minister to Shibu Soren despite his not being a legislator.

Himachal high court judges make assets public

SHIMLA - The judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court Friday released for public scrutiny the list of assets they were holding.

All issues with SC to be resolved amicably: Pak PM

LAHORE - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilaniis hopeful that all issues with the Supreme Court will be settled soon.

Madhuri Gupta’s bail plea rejected

NEW DELHI - A Delhi court Friday rejected the bail plea of Madhuri Gupta, a junior Indian diplomat arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Gupta, 53, is in judicial custody till May 29.

IHF derecognition illegal: Delhi High Court

NEW DELHI - Giving the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) and its president K.P.S. Gill a reprieve, the Delhi High Court Friday quashed the central government’s order derecognizing the national sports body and termed the action as illegal.

Spanish court sentences 3 ETA members to more than 1,000 years each for Madrid airport bombing

Madrid airport bombers given 1,000-year sentences

7-year-old girl’s query puts Michelle Obama in a spot

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama’s wife, Michelle Obama, was put in an embarrassing position when a seven-year-old girl asked whether her mother would be deported for being an illegal immigrant. Authorities later said that the girl’s mother won’t be deported.