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Truth Under Lock & Key: Musharaff Packs Courts With Personally Loyal Pseudo-J...
There simply is no chance of an independent, honest investigation into the assassination of Musharaff rival and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. And, there's not much chance of independent news, either, given the approved beatings of journalists.Pakistan is a nuclear...
Couple not allowed to name son 'Friday'
This reminds me of the Seinfeld where George tries to reserve the name Seven for his child. Personally, I think Million is better--it's more masculine. It's funny that the judge decreed 'Friday' would bar someone...
created by Rob Peters | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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3177 views | 23 recommendations | 12 comments
Scotland redefines rape law
Today's reforms mean that Scottish judges will have a clear definition of consent to work with, and rape law will become more gender-neutral by taking male rape into account."The law on rape which sees just 4% of...
created by Rob Peters | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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1201 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim Sentenced to 200 Lashes
Well we can never imagine what she's gone through, but at least her ordeal won't include 200 lashes and six months in prison."Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has pardoned a female rape victim who had been...Fate of Pakistani polls hangs in balance
As the interim regime is preparing for January 8 elections, uncertainty about fate of polls still persists in Pakistan because the opposition parties have yet not taken any decision regarding participation in the election or otherwise. Two opposition alliances -- Alliance...Plans to forestall foreclosures
" USA Today reports (Noelle Knox 12/4/2007) that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will unveil a plan on Thursday to forestall foreclosures and ease the housing recession. The release of plan's details will coincide with the release of data from the Mortgage Bankers... Pakistan Removes 37 Judges Who Don't Back Musharraf
Last week Musharraf stepped down as military leader in Pakistan to take over as president. Now 37 judges who refused to take an oath of allegiance to Musharraf have been removed from their positions."Pakistan's...
created by Rob Walker | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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3932 views | 24 recommendations | 5 comments
Beauty Pageant Officials Probe Pepper Spray on Contestant's Gowns
Some of these pageant contestants are ruthless, with a smile on their faces."SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Beauty pageant organizers were investigating Sunday who doused a contestant's evening gowns with pepper spray... Pakistani Supreme Court dismisses challenges to Musharraf's rule
Wow, no independent panels or judiciary's and a number of challenges dismissed because the lawyers didn't show up, possibly because they're sitting in a jail cell somewhere?"Pakistan's new government-selected Supreme Court judges dismissed legal challenges to President Gen....Illegal logger Adelin`s acquittal results of conspiracy : Lawmaker
"Earlier, chairman of the People`s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nurwahid deplored the fact in this country that the trial of logger Adelin Lis, who had caused the state to suffer big losses, was later acquitted of all charges leveled against him. According to him,...Living and dying under the emergency
"The Constitution is the life of a nation. Aristotle writing over 2,300 years ago knew that ‘Living for the Constitution is salvation’. Anyone trampling the Constitution tramples on our rights and wants his point of view to prevail by force. When the government cuts off...Judicial Commission to check background of Adelin`s acquittal
""The panel of judges, police and prosecutors who handled Adelin`s case will be asked to provide clarifications on the court verdict," YK member for public services Zainal Arifin said here on Thursday. He said the...Indonesian court to try Garuda secretary over activist murder
"Rohainil Aini is accused of issuing a falsified document which allowed an off-duty pilot, Pollycarpus Priyanto, to board a flight taken by Munir from Jakarta to Singapore and on to Amsterdam. The Supreme Court...Thousands face down Pakistani police
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Police fired tear gas and clubbed thousands of lawyers protesting President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency rule, as Western allies threatened to review aid to the troubled Muslim nation. More than 1,500 people have been arrested in...Premier Electronics announces its international panel of expert judges
"The winning entrant will receive a cash prize of US$50,000 as well as the support to move the design towards production. The support package, estimated to be worth an additional US$50,000, will include the services of an electronic design consultancy that will develop the...Top Members Today
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