Internet crimes hit record high in Japan

"The number of Internet-related crimes in Japan in the first six months of this year hit a record high, according to data issued Thursday by the National Police Agency.The NPA said there were 1,802 cases of such crimes in the first half of 2006, which is up 12 percent on the...

Cyber crime hits new high in Japan

"TOKYO (AFP) - Reported online crime hit a record high in Japan in the first six months this year, led by growing fraud in Internet auctions. Japan reported 1,802 cyber crime cases in the first half of 2006, an 11.8 percent jump compared to the same period last year, the...

Canada-U.S. research team finds gene related to common form of dementia (CP v...

" 1 hour, 32 minutes ago By Sheryl Ubelacker TORONTO (CP) - A team of Canadian and U.S. researchers say they have identified the mutated gene that causes an inherited form of the most common type of dementia other than Alzheimer's disease. Known as frontotemporal dementia, or...

Delhi judge to decide on shifting of riot cases

"Petitioners allege that state complicity precludes a fair trial in Gujarat."

100 lashes and deported from United Arab Emirates

Foreigners committing adultery find themselves in the Dubai Sharia Court