Aid activists may have Al-Qaeda link: IsraelJerusalem, June 3 (IANS/AKI) Israel has said about 40 of the activists arrested in the attack on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla may have had links to Al-Qaeda. Two million child labourers in EU, says rights NGOLONDON - Over two million children under the age of 15 are salaried workers in the European Union (EU) including developed countries like Holland, Denmark and France, an international child rights organisation has alleged. Planes with nine bodies, hundreds of activists leave IsraelTEL AVIV - Israel early Thursday completed the deportation of hundreds of foreign nationals from its Ben-Gurion International Airport, the country’s foreign ministry announced. Alaska Supreme Court says abortion initiative can appear on August ballot
Court says abortion initiative can be on AK ballot Petco settles lawsuit with 5 counties over customer charges, care of animals for sale
Petco and 5 counties settle consumer lawsuit Closings begin in NYC trial to decide whether man broke Iran trade embargo
Closings begin in Iran trade embargo trial in NYC Lebanese detainees captured in flotilla raid arrive in LebanonBEIRUT - Two journalists who were among the five Lebanese detainees captured during the Israeli raid on a flotilla carrying aid bound for the Gaza Strip, were released late Wednesday at the Israeli-Lebanese border. UN expert asks US to stop drone attacksGENEVA - The United States must stop carrying out lethal attacks using drones, particularly as these are under the command of its intelligence service, a United Nations human rights expert said Wednesday. Haryana violence: Apex court orders Dalits’ protection (Third Lead)NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday said courts cannot solve problems linked to social prejudices and conflicts, and directed Haryana to provide protection to the victims of caste violence in Mirchpur village in Hisar district. DDA shortlists three spots for shelters for mentally illNEW DELHI - After facing the ire of the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Wednesday filed an affidavit stating it had zeroed on three places in the capital for constructing shelters for mentally ill people who are found abandoned on the streets. Commercial plot’s specified use cannot be changed: CourtNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Wednesday held that premises leased out for carrying out a specific commercial activity cannot be used for any other purpose. UAE to nominate itself to UN Human Rights CouncilAbu Dhabi, June 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to nominate itself for membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for a four-year term beginning 2012, a top official has said. Tripura transparency panel violating law: RTI activistAGARTALA - A Right to Information activist Wednesday asked Tripura Governor D.Y. Patil to stop the functioning of the state information commission (SIC) in violation of the law. ‘Banning Tintin is like book burning’LONDON - Banning Tintin in the Congo for racism is a form of “book burning”, said lawyers acting for the estate of Herge- the Belgian cartoon hero’s creator. Indian-origin aid worker on ship attacked by IsraelLONDON - An Indian-origin British aid worker is on the ship that was part of the Gaza-bound flotilla attacked by Israel. His family, anxiously waiting for news about his whereabouts, say it was as though their worst nightmares were coming true. Decision on Rathore bail plea ThursdayCHANDIGARH - The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday reserved for Thursday its decision on the bail plea by former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore, who has been convicted and sent to jail for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra. Protect Dalit victims, apex court tells HaryanaNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday said it was incumbent upon the Haryana government to provide protection to the victims of caste violence in Mirchpur village in Hisar district. Walking the ramp for Tibet, their lost homelandDHARAMSALA - They will never make it to a global beauty pageant. But four exiled Tibetan women will still sashay down the ramp here as a “peaceful protest” against Chinese repression and to raise awareness about Tibet’s cause. Provide protection to Dalit victims, apex court tells HaryanaNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday said it was incumbent upon the Haryana government to provide protection to the victims of caste violence in Mirchpur village in Hisar district. Whites not allowed - for a job in BritainLONDON - Whites seem to have been barred from applying for a job in a British city, with a job seeker saying he was excluded for “being white”. |
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