DENVER, Colorado: The arraignment of a funeral home owner, who is accused of keeping a woman's corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year and improperly stashing the cremated remains of at least 30 people, was postponed for the fourth time this year. Miles Harford was to enter a plea to two counts of forgery, one count of abuse of a corpse, and one count of theft during a court hearing in Denver. However, af

Funeral home owner's arraignment delayed, left body in hearse

Arraignment postponed for fourth time of funeral home owner

Arraignment for funeral home owner delayed for fourth time

WASHINGTON, D.C.: An Indian government employee who specialized in intelligence was charged in a New York City court for a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader living in the city. Vikash Yadav, 39, is facing murder-for-hire charges in connection with a planned killing that prosecutors revealed last year. They have stated that the murder was intended to be the first in a series of politically motivated as

Indian government employee charged in foiled murder plot in NYC

US charges Indian government employee in foiled murder plot in NYC

Charges filed against Indian government employee in foiled murder bid

LOS ANGELES, California: Victims of sexual abuse by clergy dating back decades will be paid US$880 million by the Los Angeles Archdiocese as the largest single child sex abuse settlement this week. After the announcement of the agreement in principle, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said in a statement, "I am sorry for every one of these incidents, from the bottom of my heart." The Los Angeles Times reported tha

Los Angeles Archdiocese to pay $880 million to sexual abuse victims

$880 million for sexual abuse victims from Los Angeles Archdiocese

Sexual abuse victims to get $880 million from Los Angeles Archdiocese

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland has signed an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) just days after the arrest of a key figure in the Kinahan organized crime group in Dubai.  Sean McGovern, identified by Dublin's Special Criminal Court as a senior leader within the criminal network, was apprehended by police in what the Garda Commissioner described as a significant step in the fight against organized c

Ireland signs extradition treaty with United Arab Emirates

Extradition treaty signed between Ireland and UAE

After criminal's arrest in Dubai, Ireland, UAE ink extradition pact

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina: At a private auction in North Carolina, a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago has been sold for US$9 million at an auction.Brunk Auctions, which sold the document, the only copy of its type thought to be privately owned, did not release the buyer's name.In just over seven minutes, bids came at $50,000 intervals, mainly over the phone. At $8.5 million, there 

Rare copy of US Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

Copy of U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago sells for $9 million

Rare copy of the US Constitution auctioned for $9 million

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Mexico's former secretary of public security was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison this week for taking massive bribes to aid drug traffickers. Genaro Garcia Luna, 56, was convicted by a New York jury in 2023 of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.  Luna maintained his innocence before a federal

Mexico's ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years

For accepting cartel money, jail for Mexico's ex-public security chief

Mexico's ex-public security chief sentenced for taking cartel bribes

HANOI, Vietnam: A Vietnamese real estate mogul, Truong My Lan, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for orchestrating a massive property fraud scheme worth billions, marking a significant moment in the country's anti-corruption crackdown.  The case, which has drawn widespread attention, adds to Lan's legal woes following her previous conviction and death sentence in a separate $12.5 billion fraud case ear

Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life term for fraud

Property fraud sends Vietnamese real estate tycoon to prison for life

Life in prison for Vietnamese real estate tycoon in fraud case

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: A former Las Vegas-area Democratic elected official who killed an investigative journalist for writing critical articles on his conduct in office two years ago and exposing an intimate relationship with a female coworker was sentenced this week to at least 28 years in Nevada state prison.  A judge added eight years to the minimum 20-years-to-life sentence that a jury set in August after findin

Former Las Vegas politician gets 28 years in jail for killing reporter

Ex-Las Vegas politician who killed journalist imprisoned for 28 years

28-year prison term for ex-Las Vegas politician who killed journalist

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon, has agreed to pay more than US$950 million to settle U.S. government charges of bribery involving contracts with Qatar, according to federal prosecutors.  This settlement follows accusations that between 2012 and 2016, Raytheon employees and agents offered bribes to a foreign official to secure lucrative deals with the Qatar

Raytheon agrees to pay $950 million to resolve Qatar bribery charges

Raytheon to settle Qatar bribery charges with $950 million settlement

Qatar bribery charges: Raytheon to pay $950 million as settlement

SACRAMENTO, California: In the Democrats' latest battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law this week to prevent gas prices from spiking. Californians pay the highest rates at the pump in the U.S. due to taxes and environmental regulations. As of October 14, the average price for regular unleaded gas in the state was about US$4

California Governor signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking

Newsom criticizes oil ministry; signs law to stop gas price spike

California battles oil industry, signs law to stop spike in gas prices

SEATTLE, Washington: Less than two years after it was passed, a law forcing Washington state companies to reduce carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs faces a repeal by voters this fall. Conservatives are gunning for the Climate Commitment Act, which they say has ramped up energy and gas costs in Washington. The city currently has the third-highest gas prices in the nation. The 

Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in balance in November

Two years on, Washington state's climate law faces repeal next month

Washington state's landmark climate law could be repealed in November

DUBLIN, Ireland: The High Court has ruled against Google's request to stop an investigation by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) into the company's handling of users' personal data during its sign-up process.  Google had sought to block the inquiry, initiated in October 2023, which stemmed from six complaints made by consumer agencies from Spain, France, Slovenia, Norway, Greece, and the Czech Republic.

Ireland court refuses to halt probe into Google's sign-up process

Probe into Google's sign-up process will continue in Ireland

Ireland court says probe into Google's sign-up process will continue

SYDNEY/MANILA/DUBAI - The arrest of an Australian man in January last year has helped Philippine authorities identify and charge a 32-year-old man who headed a syndicate responsible for the alleged abuse of 111 children. The man, a Philippine national, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Manila in last month. He now faces charges including statutory rape, human trafficking, and violating laws r

111 Filipino children sexually abused by paedophile ring

Australian and Philippines police rescue 28 sexually-abused kids

International Cooperation Solves Major Child Abuse Case

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three judges newly appointed to the Dubai Courts.During the ceremony that took place at the Zabeel Palace in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed wished the newly appointed members of the judiciary success in their new rol

Mohammed bin Rashid presides over swearing-in ceremony of new judges of Dubai Courts

PUTRAJAYA, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in promoting and strengthening the values of tolerance, coexistence, and fraternity among different religions and cultures, as well as addressing the challenges fa

Muslim Council of Elders, Malaysia discuss ways to promoting values of dialogue, tolerance, coexistence

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- ADNOC is developing and empowering top Emirati legal talent within the company through the ADNOC Legal Development Institute (ALDI), a comprehensive programme aimed at offering world-class legal qualifications and work experience.The structured, hands-on training programme, which began in January 2024, supports ADNOC's broader strategy to foster a knowledge-based economy in

ADNOC to develop top Emirati legal talent

Polls opened in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2024, as about 14,000 people in Asheville and surrounding areas remain without power in their homes following Hurricane Helene. In

Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes - but some risks remain

You've probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Repre

Don't panic reading 'electoral process porn': There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters' wishes are respected

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE and the Republic of Ireland signed two agreements in Abu Dhabi to enhance their judicial and legal cooperation in extradition and mutual legal assistance.The agreements were signed by Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice of Ireland.The signing ceremony was attended by delegations from both countr

Ministry of Justice signs two cooperation agreements with Ireland

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt announced a significant fuel price hike, raising rates by 10 percent to 17 percent, in a move expected to increase the cost of goods and services across the country.  The government said the decision was aimed at closing the gap between the selling prices of petroleum products and their rising production and import costs. The new prices, which took effect immediately, include an increa

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10 to 17%

Egypt announces 10 to 17% rise in fuel prices

10 to 17% increase in fuel prices by Egypt

LOS ANGELES, California: Oil company Phillips 66 has announced plans to shut down its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market challenges and uncertainty about its long-term sustainability.  The refinery, which contributes about eight percent of California's refining capacity, is situated near the Port of Los Angeles and has operated for more than a century. Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier

Oil company Phillips 66 to shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

Los Angeles refinery of oil company Phillips 66 to shut by 2025 end

Oil company Phillips 66 announces it will shut refinery in Los Angeles

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens ahead of next year's national elections, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali announced a series of significant benefits, including free college tuition and a one-time cash payment of nearly $1,000 for each household.These measures are part of a broader effort to share the wealth of the South American country's rapidly expanding oil industry

Guyana promises cash, free tuition, other perks ahead of elections

Bolstered by expanding oil industry, Guyana leaders offer poll sops

Guyana offering election sops bolstered by its expanding oil industry

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Local SEO for Law Firm Offers Professional GBP Setup and Content Creation

The Law Offices of John M. McCabe, a leading personal injury law firm in Raleigh, is proud to announce the addition of two highly experienced paralegals, Angie Nikolitch and Kris Gunnell, to its Cary, NC office. Both paralegals bring decades of experience, further strengthening the personal injury law firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal support to clients across North Carolina.<stro

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