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Hollande names new French cabinet, Aubry out

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:02 HKT

French President Francois Hollande named a government dominated by moderate left-wingers on Wednesday after Socialist Party boss Martine Aubry, overlooked for the post of prime minister, said she no longer wanted to be part of the new cabinet.

Donnell Battie Sues Wal-Mart For $1 Million After 'All Black People Must Leave The Store' Announcement

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:48:12 HKT

Donnell Battie from Winslow, N.J. is seeking $1 million in punitive damages from Wal-Mart after he said he was traumatized by a public address announced that said "Attention, Wal-Mart customers. All black people must leave the store.".

From Torture To Tourism: Chile’s Colonia Dignidad, Rebranded as ‘Villa Baviera,’ Opens To Visitors

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:39 HKT

The German hamlet of "Villa Baviera" in Central Chile wants to put its macabre history in the past and promote itself as a tourist destination.

Linda Hogan And Boyfriend Charley Hill Break Up, Hogan Calls Off Engagement Via Facebook

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:48 HKT

Linda Hogan and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Charley Hill, have called off their engagement, according to announcement posted on Hogan's Facebook page.

Claim Jewish Hollywood Moguls Seduced John Travolta a Lie, admits Masseur

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:09 HKT

One of two masseurs claiming that John Travolta sexually abused them has withdrawn his accusations against the actor.

Hepatitis C Infects 50 Women in Melbourne Clinic: Transmission, Symptoms and Risk

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:13 HKT

Fifty women who got infected with hepatitis C while being treated at a Melbourne clinic are taking legal action through a class suit against the anesthetist and the operator of the clinic. What is Hepatitis C and how does its symptoms show?.

What’s Next For ‘Hunger Games’ Lead Jennifer Lawrence?

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:28 HKT

From being a simple actress for independent films, Jennifer Lawrence became an overnight success and the next most in demand leading lady after ‘The Hunger Games’ was shown on the big screen.

U.S. pension corp sues Dewey & LeBoeuf law firm

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:07:02 HKT

Dewey & LeBoeuf, the U.S. law firm teetering on the brink of closure, has been sued by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, which is seeking a decree to terminate various Dewey retirement plans.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Files $1m Countersuit Against NY Hotel Maid Nafitassou Diallo

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:29:16 HKT

Dominique Strauss-Kahn strikes back against assault allegations by filing $1m countersuit against New York City hotel maid.

Court Refuses To Delay BofA-Merrill Lynch Settlement

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:21:02 HKT

A federal judge in New York on Monday refused to delay the approval process for a controversial $20 million settlement between Bank of America Corp directors and shareholders who accused the bank of overpaying for Merrill Lynch & Co.

AMR pilots see $130 million savings from U.S. Air merger

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:49:02 HKT

The lead labor negotiator for AMR Corp pilots said a merger between AMR and competitor US Airways could save $130 million a year in cuts to bankrupt airline's pilots' union.

Chevron Shareholders Ask SEC To Investigate Company Disclosures On $18B Ecuador Judgment

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:35:17 HKT

A group of Chevron Corp., shareholders has asked that the Securities and Exchange Commission investigate claims the oil major is not fully disclosing the effect that a multi-billion dollar environmental case in Ecuador would have on the company and its numerous stakeholders.

AIG ex-CEO Greenberg eyes reversing NY fraud case

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:14:03 HKT

Former American International Group Inc Chief Executive Maurice "Hank" Greenberg said New York's attorney general should be barred from invoking a 91-year-old state law in a fraud case over two suspect reinsurance transactions.

Who Is Emanuela Orlandi? Vatican Case Intensifies As Police Investigate 1983 Disappearence Of Teenager

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:24:06 HKT

Emanuela Orlandi mysteriously disappeared on June 22, 1983. While in her second year at a scientific high school in Rome, Orlandie vanished after leaving her family's Vatican City apartment to go to a music lesson in Rome.

Murdered New Jersey Woman April Kauffman Remembered As Selfless During Funeral As Police Investigation Continues

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:28:55 HKT

Murdered veterans' advocate April Kauffman was remembered as a selfless woman during her funeral Monday morning as detectives continued their investigation into who killed the 47-year-old New Jersey woman.

Princess Cruises Sued By Panama Castaway Over Rescue Failure

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:20:41 HKT

Panamanian fisherman Adrian Vazquez has sued Princess Cruises for failing to rescue him and his now-deceased companions after a ship passed by when they were stranded at sea.

Parkinson's Sufferer Alex Flynn To Run, Row, Cycle and Swim Across US in 10 million metre challenge

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:06:06 HKT

Fund-raiser Alex Flynn plans most ambitious challenge in battle to travel 10 million metres and raise £1 million for Parkinson's research

Coalition talks stall, Greece faces "moment of truth"

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:49:02 HKT

Greek political leaders on Sunday ignored a final plea from the president to form a coalition government to avert a repeat election, pushing the debt-stricken nation closer to bankruptcy and a possible exit from the euro zone.

New Election Looms in Greece As Parties Hit Impasse

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:05:28 HKT

Greece's president met with party leaders on Sunday in a final bid to form a coalition and avert a new election, but the talks immediately appeared doomed because of deep splits over the EU/IMF rescue plan.

Greek leaders hit impasse in last push to avert elections

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:14:02 HKT

Greece's president met party leaders on Sunday in a final bid to cobble together a coalition and avert a repeat election, but the talks immediately hit an impasse and looked set to fail because of deep splits over an EU/IMF rescue plan.

Jennifer Hudson's Brother-in-Law Convicted of Murder

Sat, 12 May 2012 15:33:19 HKT

Those killed were Jennifer Hudson's mother, her brother and her seven-year-old nephew.

The Dewey chronicles - The rise and fall of a legal titan

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:42:03 HKT

It was a tale of doom foretold in a pie chart.

The Dewey chronicles: The rise and fall of a legal titan

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:42:02 HKT

It was a tale of doom foretold in a pie chart.

Top bankruptcy lawyer leaving Dewey

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:42:02 HKT

Martin Bienenstock, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer who advised on General Motors Co's restructuring in 2009, is leaving the law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf to join Proskauer Rose, which announced his move on Friday.

Chris Andersen: Lawyer for Nuggets Forward Says He Is the Victim Not A Suspect

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:10:05 HKT

A Lawyer from Chris Andersen says the investigation into his client is part of an extortion scam targeting him, not child pornography.

‘Vampire Diaries’ Set Struck By Fire, Filming Unaffected While Damage May Reach $1 Million [PHOTOS]

Sat, 12 May 2012 03:25:21 HKT

On Thursday the fictitious "Vampire Diaries" restaurant, the Mystic Grill, caught on fire. According to Boston.com, authorities don't believe the fire will affect filming for the hit CW series.

Adam Mayes, The Man Who Kidnapped And Murdered Missing Bain Family, Found Shot In The Head, Alexandria And Kyliyah Witnessed Suicide

Sat, 12 May 2012 01:18:29 HKT

A tip from a concerned citizen led the authorities to where the fugitive, Adam Mayes, shot and killed himself as his kidnapped victims, who have been held captive since April 27, watched.

Claude Makelele, Ex Chelsea Midfielder, Faces Domestic Violence Claim by Former Thandi Ojeer

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:06:58 HKT

Former Chelsea ace Claude Makelele in Paris court over allegations he punched ex-girlfriend in face.

Sarah Tressler, Stripper Journalist Fired From Houston Chronicle, Suing Paper For Gender Discrimination

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:49:44 HKT

Former Houston Chronicle journalist Sarah Tressler, who was fired after her stripper past came to light, is suing her former employer and claiming her dismissal was due to gender discrimination.

Thaer Halahleh, Palestinian ‘Bobby Sands’, on Deathbed 73 Days into Hunger Strike

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:56:49 HKT

Palestinian prisoner Thaer Halahleh says he 'could die any moment' after transfer to hospital on Day 73 of hunger strike