Jailed Iranian-American reporter to be releasedTEHRAN - Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi is to be released, Iranian news agency ISNA reported Monday quoting her lawyer. Britain’s Brown apologizes for excessive expenses claimed made by lawmakersLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the leader of the country’s main opposition party apologized Monday for lawmakers’ excessive expenses claims, pledging to overhaul the system and win back public trust. German Justice Ministry says suspected Nazi guard Demjanjuk should arrive from Ohio by TuesdaySEVEN HILLS, Ohio — Suspected Nazi guard John Demjanjuk is expected to be deported to Germany by Tuesday, a German Justice Ministry spokesman said as the retired autoworker remained inside his suburban Cleveland home. Detroit gets 3rd mayor in past 8 months as ex-NBA star Dave Bing prepares to take oathDETROIT — Former NBA star Dave Bing will be sworn in Monday as Detroit’s third mayor in eight months. Lawyer: Iran to free jailed American journalist after court suspends jail termTEHRAN, Iran — A lawyer for a jailed U.S. journalist says she could be freed soon after an Iranian appeals court suspended her prison term. Court issues non-bailable warrant against YSR’s sonHYDERABAD - A court in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, son of Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, for violation of model code of conduct during the election campaign last month. Pep Guardiola wins appeal against positive test for nandrolone as a Serie A player in 2001ROME — Pep Guardiola has won his appeal against a positive test for the steroid nandrolone when he played for Brescia in the Serie A in 2001. Witness identifies AK-47 rifle used by KasabMUMBAI - The first witness in the Mumbai terror attack case on Monday identified the AK-47 rifle that was used by Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist, on November 26, 2008. Yamuna Satyagraha activists protest against metro rail expansion in DelhiNEW DELHI - The activists of Yamuna Satyagraha here on Sunday protested against the expansion of the Delhi metro rail line touching the banks of river. Justice Ministry: Germany expects Demjanjuk to arrive TuesdayBERLIN — Germany’s Justice Ministry says suspected Nazi guard John Demjanjuk could arrive in Munich from the United States as early as Tuesday. Critics ask why WHO hasn’t pursued generic Tamiflu to help poor countries fight swine fluLONDON — As poor countries face a possible swine flu pandemic with only enough Tamiflu to treat a tiny fraction of their populations, some experts are calling for a simple but contentious solution: massive production of generics. Former Kerala minister cleared of sexual harassment chargesCHENNAI/KOTTAYAM - A Tamil Nadu court Monday acquitted former Kerala public works minister P.J. Joseph of charges that he had misbehaved with a woman passenger on a flight. Mons Joseph, who now holds the portfolio in the state government, said he would resign to enable his predecessor to return to the post. Former Kerala minister cleared of misbehaviour chargesKOTTAYAM - Former Kerala public works minister P.J. Joseph was Monday acquitted by a Tamil Nadu court of charges that he had misbehaved with a woman passenger on a flight. Mons Joseph, who now holds the portfolio, said he would resign to enable his predecessor to return to the post. Graft cases against Hasina, Zia being reviewedDHAKA - While Bangladesh’s courts hear the government recommendation that 11 cases against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be dropped, a senior law officer Monday began scrutiny of documents relating to 20 graft cases against opposition leader Khaleda Zia and her family. 10 youths arrested for raping girl in JharkhandRANCHI - Ten youths accused of raping a tribal girl were arrested Monday in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, police said. Arrested Fiji journalists releasedWELLINGTON - Two Fijian journalists were released Monday after being detained for two days for infringing media censorship imposed by the Pacific island country’s military rulers, a media report said. BJP chief backs Varun’s statement on population control, criticism of MayawatiNEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Monday backed the party’s Pilibhit candidate Varun Gandhi’s verbal criticism of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati as also his alleged comments on sterlisation. Murder witness shot dead in BiharPATNA - The main witness of a murder for which Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MP Surajbhan Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment was shot dead along with his grandson by unidentified people in Bihar’s Begusarai district, police said Monday. Two scribes held in Fiji for infringing censorshipWELLINGTON - Two journalists working for the independent Fijilive news website have been arrested, apparently for infringing emergency censorship regulations barring reports that cast a negative light on the Pacific island country’s military rulers, according to reports Monday. Thanks to Varun, Pilibhit is a house dividedPILIBHIT - Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi appears to have polarised Pilibhit on communal and even caste lines like never before, making the outcome of the May 13 Lok Sabha poll here quite unpredictable. Outraged Catholics seek to stop Obama’s Notre Dame speech; fight shows big divide in churchNEW YORK — A campaign by outraged Roman Catholics to keep President Barack Obama from delivering the commencement address at Notre Dame shows that the gulf between the church and backers of abortion rights remains deep. Treading where the state does not, Brazil’s evangelical preachers target drug lordsRIO DE JANEIRO — It is the scene of an old-time revival, with Pastor Andre Assis laying hands on the young man and diving deep into a religious chant. Right-wing protesters attack old courthouse where hundreds of illegal immigrants are stayingATHENS, Greece — Far-right protesters attacked an old courthouse in central Athens Saturday where hundreds of illegal immigrants have lived for months amid piles of fetid rubbish and human waste without electricity, running water or sanitation. Costly Superfund dredging of PCBs set for NY’s Hudson River after decades of controversySARATOGA, N.Y. — People look funny at David Mathis when he takes a dip off his dock in the Hudson River. Health officials have long warned people not to eat fish caught from this slow-flowing stretch south of the Adirondacks and swimming here is unthinkable to many. Cycling champion Boonen suspended after positive cocaine testBRUSSELS - Former cycling world champion Tom Boonen has been suspended by his Quick Step team and faces a criminal investigation after again testing positive for cocaine, Belgian news reports said Saturday. IIT student sent to 14-day police remand in GujaratAHMEDABAD - A court sent Ashish Ravindranathan, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) student, to a 14-day police remand here Saturday after he was nabbed for allegedly duping 50 credit card holders. ‘Sex sleep’ defence in rape case sees Oz legislators passing new lawMELBOURNE - When an Aussie jury found a man not guilty of rape after “sex sleep” was used as defence, the Northern Territory has decided to pass new laws. Bryant scores 33 points and Lakers beat Rockets 108-94 in Game 3 as Artest gets ejected againHOUSTON — After jawing with Shane Battier and Ron Artest for much of Game 2, Kobe Bryant let his shooting send the message that the Lakers are back in control of the series. Varun Gandhi exhorts voters to rise against MayawatiPILIBHIT - A day after a court panel recommended revocation of the National Security Act (NSA) provisions against him, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi asked voters in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit parliamentary constituency to rise against the ‘anti-poor’ Mayawati government. Kenyan man sues activists over sex boycott ‘anguish’LONDON - A Kenyan man has filed a suit against the activists who organised a boycott on sexual intercourse, claiming that he suffered “anxiety and sleepless nights” during the politically motivated ban. |
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