Show more sensitivity to disadvantaged groups: PMNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday bemoaned the fact that adequate sensitivity and understanding had not been shown to disadvantaged groups in the country and urged for a change in mindset to make them equal partners in our development processes”. 71 new fast track courts sanctioned to battle corruptionNEW DELHI - The government has sanctioned 71 new fast-track courts to speed up the war against corruption, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). These will come up in various states soon. Allow use of Hindi in courts, urge lawyersNEW DELHI - A group of lawyers have started a signature campaign in Delhi High Court and the five district courts of the capital, requesting that they be allowed to argue their cases in Hindi also apart from the English language now used. Bizarre Calif. kidnapping case has police checking other unsolved murders, child abductionsCalif. kidnap case prompts look back at cold cases RENO, Nev. — Police are scouring old records of major unsolved cases in northern Nevada to determine if any match the profile of the man charged in the abduction and assault of a California girl 18 years ago. Big fines unlikely to steer drug companies from marketing drugs for unapproved usesRecord fine unlikely to end bogus drug marketing INDIANAPOLIS — Pfizer Inc. was slapped this week with a record $2.3 billion in fines for illegally marketing some drugs, but critics say even that eye-popping total is unlikely to end the sometimes-dangerous practice of promoting drugs for unapproved uses. Ga. judge sends accused Miley Cyrus stalker’s case to felony court; no new charges filedAccused Miley stalker’s case sent to felony court SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Georgia judge has transferred the misdemeanor case of a 53-year-old man accused of trying to stalk Miley Cyrus to a court that handles felony cases, indicating prosecutors are looking at stiffer charges. SC asks Indian embassy to ensure safety of students in AustraliaNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Indian High Commissioner and Consulate General in Australia ensure the safety of Indian students and to prevent them from falling prey to fake educational institutions in that country. New state law gives dozens of wrongly convicted Texans a chance to prosper after prisonTexas DNA exonerees find prosperity after prison DALLAS — Thomas McGowan’s journey from prison to prosperity is about to culminate in $1.8 million, and he knows just how to spend it: on a house with three bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen appliances and a washer and dryer. Myanmar court accepts Aung San Suu Kyi’s appealYANGON - A Myanmar court has accepted the appeal of Aung San Suu Kyi against last month’s court decision that put her under house detention for the next 18 months, her lawyers said Friday. Defense argues race may be a factor in request to try Conn. home invasion suspects togetherProsecutors seek 1 trial for Conn. slay suspects NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A defense attorney for one of two men charged in a deadly Connecticut home invasion is arguing that race and socio-economic status may be a motive in prosecutors’ attempts to try the men together. Aung San Suu Kyi appeals against detentionYANGON - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi Thursday submitted an appeal against last month’s court decision that put her under house detention for the next 18 months, her attorneys said. South Africa infuriated as Canada grants refuge to white manTORONTO - The Canadian decision to grant refugee status to a white South African who alleged racial discrimination in his home country has assumed racial overtones, with South Africa criticising the decision. Business group says China raising curbs on foreign companies amid global crisisBusiness group says China raising market curbs BEIJING — China is reversing some market-opening reforms amid the global economic crisis and raising new barriers to foreign computer services and other companies, a European business group said Wednesday. China jails democracy activist for 13 yearsBEIJING - A court in southern China has sentenced a democracy activist to 13 years in prison after convicting him of subversion through organising a political party, US-based Human Rights in China said Wednesday. 2nd brother accused of starting $50 million Wisconsin meatpacking plant fire pleads guilty2nd brother pleads guilty in Wis. meatpacker fire MILWAUKEE — A man accused of launching a military flare that sparked a $50 million blaze and forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of residents pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of endangering public safety. Trial opens in murder of marathon kid’s coachBHUBANESWAR - The trial in the murder of judo coach Biranchi Das, the foster father and coach to marathon sensation kid Budhia Singh, began Tuesday in a fast track court here. Fill up vacancies in forensic science lab, court tells governmentNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi government for its laxity in filling up vacancies at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in the capital that had resulted in crime investigations being hindered and asked for an explanation. Police find bone fragment near home of Calif. kidnapping suspect in search for evidencePolice find bone fragment near CA suspect’s home ANTIOCH, Calif. — Police said Monday they found one small bone fragment on the property next door to the home of a Northern California man charged with kidnapping a little girl and hiding her in his backyard for 18 years. Jayson Williams’ attorneys seek to overturn NJ cover-up convictions, allege prosecutor errorJayson Williams seeking to overturn NJ convictions SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter more than five years ago could find himself back in court, this time to answer allegations that the former NBA star was the victim of racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct. Judge to consider dates for competency hearing in Smart abduction caseJudge to consider Smart competency hearing date SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge on Monday may set a date for a competency hearing for the man charged with the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart. Chinese police arrest over 1,000 people for cheating`BEIJING - Chinese police have busted nearly 280 gangs and arrested over 1,000 people for cheating, the public security ministry said Monday. Indian Army flouting guidelines on sexual harassment?NEW DELHI - The Indian Army goes by the Army Act while probing allegations of sexual abuse. But in the process it may be blatantly overlooking guidelines issued by the Supreme Court on sexual harassment at workplace, say activists. Former Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted in corruption case, could face prison termFormer Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted JERUSALEM — Israeli legal authorities indicted former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on corruption charges Sunday, the first criminal indictment ever filed against a current or past Israeli prime minister. Utah father of Elizabeth Smart recounts story of his own daughter’s long abduction, reunionLatest abduction invokes saga of Elizabeth Smart SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah father of Elizabeth Smart said he’s horrified by the parallels between the latest abduction story to grip the nation and his own daughter’s long journey with an alleged kidnapper. |
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