Pamela Anderson’s pot plea

" Pamela Anderson wants marijuana to be legalised. The former ‘Baywatch’ star has written an open letter to US President-elect Barack Obama, outlining ways to make the country better. Pamela believes cultivating the illegal substance would “save children” and...

New UK law to criminalise men who pay for sex with trafficked women

The UK government has unveiled new laws for cracking down on men who pay for sex. The new laws will apply specifically to trafficked women, or women who are being controlled and pay money to a pimp."New prostitution laws to be set out today will mean a plea of ignorance is no...

Indonesia rejects Bali bomber's jail wedding plea

SURABAYA, Indonesia, May 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities have rejected a request by one of three men on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings to remarry his ex-wife in his prison cell, an official said on Tuesday. Amrozi, dubbed the "Smiling Bomber" for his constant...

Fat boy executed

Good riddens"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An Ohio death row inmate was executed Tuesday after the Supreme Court rejected his last-minute plea that he was too overweight to be put to death. ...

Step up to the challenge Miami!

" Miami-Dade County has accepted a challenge by the National Association of Counties to see which county can get the highest percentage of residents and employees to participate in the Drive $marter and Change the World competitions. So, please join your fellow...

Senator Seeks Withdrawal of Guilty Plea in Sex Sting

Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) still says he did not solicit sex in a restroom stall after he pleaded guilty to doing just that."ST. PAUL — A lawyer for Senator Larry E. Craig asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Wednesday to allow Mr. Craig to withdraw a guilty plea to...

Dad gets 18 months for forcing girl to kill cat

"MUNCIE, Indiana (AP) -- A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting that he forced his 7-year-old daughter to kill the family cat by holding a knife in her hand and making her stab the pet. "I am extremely sorry for what I did," Danield J. Collins said during...

UN Pleads With Zimbabwe to Open Food aid

Less than 20 per cent of the estimated 1.5 million people requiring help are getting it, according to a recent plea from United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. Ki-moon asked Zimbabwe to open up its aid to foreign groups, and allow food and medicine to reach those...

Monogamy's New Poster Boy - Bill Clinton

This is impossibly funny. "Bill Clinton made a plea yesterday for a new emphasis on monogamy as a key element in the battle against AIDS. The former U.S. president, not noted for his ability to keep his own marriage vows, said it was very important to change people's...