Madhya Pradesh CM shunts Collector who snapped over question posed by protesting truck driver
Mohan Yadav orders transfer of Shajapur District Collector after video of argument with truck drivers goes viral.
Political attacks on social media tied to rising cynicism
New research finds that people who were exposed to more political attacks on social media were more politically cynical.
At least 85,000 households put at risk of homelessness by no-fault evictions since Tory ban vow
Campaigners warn today that Tory failure to deliver on their promised ban of section 21 no-fault evictions has caused 'real human suffering and damage' over the last five years
Scott Peterson trial juror says killer’s push to blame wife’s murder on burglars already ruled out by cops: report
Attorney with the LA Innocence Projects are requesting evidence including items recovered from a burglary that occurred near the couple's home around the time of Laci Peterson's disappearance.
Kenya: Haitian Prime Minister tries to speed up the sending of police officers
Kenya agreed in October to deploy an international police force authorized by the UN in Haiti, but the Kenyan High Court ruled this plan unconstitutional in January, in particular, because of the absence of "reciprocal agreements" between the two countries.
Three people face drug and weapons charges in wake of auto theft probe
Three people face more than two dozen charges — including several counts linked to weapons and illegal drugs — after Calgary police officers intercepted suspects connected with a stolen vehicle investigation.
Judge orders release of ‘Newburgh Four’ defendant and blasts FBI’s role in terror sting
A man convicted in a post-9/11 terrorism sting was ordered freed from prison by a judge who criticized the FBI for relying on an “unsavory” confidential informant in an agency-invented conspiracy to blow up New York synagogues and shoot down...
Venezuelan government has arrested a rights activist on vague conspiracy charges
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrested human rights activist Rocio San Miguel, the government confirmed Sunday.
Hackers hit Australian state's court recording database
Recordings of some court hearings between November and December may have been stolen, Court Services Victoria said in a statement.
CRA has fired 185 employees who illegally received CERB while working at tax agency
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency has fired 185 employees for illegally claiming the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) while they worked at the tax authority.
A bystander's car was hit by a bullet in Mississauga and seized by police. He had to pay over $600 to get it back
An employee of a Mississauga nightclub whose car was struck by a bullet and seized by police after a fatal shooting last month said he was “shocked” when he had to pay more than $600 to get the vehicle back.
Prominent celebrity lawyer pleads guilty to leaking documents to reporters in Fugees rapper's case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent defense attorney whose star clients have included Snoop Dogg pleaded guilty Friday to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against a rapper from the Fugees. David Kenner, a California-based attorney known for his representation of celebrities like Suge Knight and Tory Lanez, was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor contempt of court charge. He also agreed to pay a $5,000 fine.Federal prosecutors say Kenner was representing Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a founding member of the Fugees, when he gave grand jury information and photos to two reporters for Bloomberg News for “defense-oriented” stories that ran in March 2023, shortly before the start of the Washington, D.C. trial. Michel's trial included testimony from such figures as actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. As is typical in criminal cases, Kenner had gotten access to evidence in order to prepare Michel's…
Nigerian government’s, citizens’ roles in rights protection highlighted at MLK Day in Abuja
MLK Day is officially the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, an American Baptist minister, who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement in the United States.
Shopian Terrorist Attack: SIU files charge sheet against accused persons - Greater Kashmir
The next hearing for the case is scheduled for February 20, 2024, as announced by the Hon’ble Court
Record breach of French government exposes up to 43 million people's data
Zut alors! Department for registering and helping unemployed people broken into
Voters cast ballots in a Bangladesh election marred by violence and an opposition boycott
DHAKA (AP) — Voters in Bangladesh began casting their ballots Sunday as polls opened in an election fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, paving the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League to seize a fourth consecutive term.
Basic needs of citizens in Scotland are not being met amid council tax freeze
Record View says it is time for a root-and-branch reform of the council tax so that those living in millionaire mansions pay a fairer share to fund vital local services.
Saudi Arabia arrests over 20,000 violators of residency, labour and border security laws in a week
During the operations, 959 were caught attempting illegal entry into Kingdom
Karnataka: St. Joseph school in Chikkamagaluru warns students with Rs 1,000 fine for absence on January 22, faces backlash from Hindu groups
A school in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru is facing criticism for threatening students with monetary fines for remaining absent on January 22. | OpIndia News
Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday faced criticism from French medical workers and the Catholic Church over a draft bill his government plans to present to parliament in May that would allow assisted…
SpaceX illegally fired workers critical of Musk, federal agency says
NLRB officials accused SpaceX on Jan. 3 of illegally firing eight employees for circulating a letter critical of Elon Musk, the company’s founder and chief executive.
A sanction has been imposed on a hacker who released Australian health insurer client data
A Russian national has been sanctioned by the Australian government for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal information of more than 10 million Australians.
Niger: Officials, director of NSIRS apprehended with illegal vehicle stickers, emblems
The Niger State Internal Revenue Service, NSIRS, said it has intensified efforts to crack down and arrest individuals involved in the illegal production
Judge cuts bond by nearly $1.9 million for man accused of car crash that injured Sen. Manchin's wife
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge cut bond by nearly $1.9 million on Tuesday for a man accused of fleeing from police during a car chase and causing a crash last January that injured Gayle Manchin, the wife of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, and a work colleague.
Ex-postmaster calls for homes of those behind scandal to be SEIZED
A number of other innocent people from the scandal have spoken out after Rishi Sunak announced a new law to quash convictions and compensate those who were wronged.
From Jaya to Senthil Balaji, TN politicians who paid the price of corruption
TN can boast of several development milestones, but it is also weighed down by millstone of big-ticket corruption that continues to rock state
Two officers dismissed as Israel says 'grave mistakes' made when it killed seven aid workers in Gaza
The killing of the workers has sparked widespread international condemnation.
Union president fires back after Doug Ford accuses them of 'lying' to members
The head of a union representing LCBO workers is firing back at Doug Ford after the premier accused them of ‘lying’ about his government’s intention to privatize the Crown corporation.
Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to death of opposition leader
OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister has announced another round of sanctions against the Russian government, which she says are in response to last month’s death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Russia’s “continued gross and systematic violations of human rights.”
China confirms 2022 conviction of British businessperson on espionage charges
British businessperson in China sentenced to 5 years in prison on espionage charge, raising concerns for foreign firms.
Auckland labour-hire firm investigated by Immigration NZ after allegations from migrants
RNZ understands hundreds of workers had accredited employer work visas and were promised work with Prolink NZ - but some have been left broke and jobless, while others were not working enough hours to get by.
Sassa clarifies issue of millions in ‘wrongful payments’ to dead beneficiaries
The office of social development minister Lindiwe Zulu on Thursday clarified comments she made in parliament relating to the wrongful payment of R140m in grants to dead beneficiaries.
New rules for renters 'ditched' and government accused of 'breaking pledge'
Michael Gove is losing his battle to reform current leaseholds, the Sunday Times reports, in a blow to renters who have been calling for more protection from the government.
French film director Jacques Doillon calls storm of #MeToo allegations 'lies'
French film director Jacques Doillon, swept up in a storm of #MeToo allegations by several actors including Judith Godreche, denounced on Friday the "lies" and "false accusations" against him. 
Protestors deny involvement in fire at site earmarked for accommodation of refugees in Dublin
'But then people automatically say that the likes of us, the far-right as we're called which, let's be honest is a load of sh**e, we didn't do this'
Love scam debts blamed for murder of Spanish pensioners
The bodies were found in a pile, partially burned, in the family home in Morata de Tajuna
Russia will consider property confiscations for those convicted of discrediting the army
A senior lawmaker says Russia's parliament will consider a law allowing for the confiscation of money and property from those deemed to spread “deliberately false information” about Moscow's military actions.
Starmer 'wasn't aware' of postmasters being hounded while in charge
The CPS said yesterday it had identified at least 11 occasions on which it brought cases linked to the Horizon computer system.
Seven houses, 51 vehicles forfeited to state in unwrought gold case
The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured three forfeiture orders worth R18m relating to proceeds of alleged unlawful activities of a "syndicate" accused of dealing in unwrought gold in Khutsong, Carletonville.
First Minister in Rishi Sunak plea to lift protection for prison guards
Letter from Humza Yousaf calls for an end to Crown immunity
Authorities hand over appointment letters under SRO-43 in Kupwara - Greater Kashmir
Kupwara, Jan 27: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, in a significant move, handed over appointment letters to deserving candidates under SRO 43 on…
Italy's justice minister nixes extradition of priest sought by Argentina in murder-torture cases
ROME (AP) — Italy’s justice minister has ruled against the extradition of a former chaplain sought in Argentina on charges of murder and torture during the South American country’s last military dictatorship, human rights advocates said Friday.
Live news: Air Canada hit with $97,500 penalty by transportation agency over disability violations
The Canadian Transportation Agency says it’s issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations.
Woman 'raped' by drivers of two seniors officials in Palamu 
The accused were identified as Dharmendra Kumar, a driver in escort of Palamu Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan, and Prakash Kumar, the driver in residence of Palamu SP Reeshma Ramesan. 
Albania's Supreme Court orders prosecutors to resume a probe of the 2011 killing of 4 protesters
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to resume the investigation into the killing of a protester at an anti-government rally in 2011.
Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board
COQUITLAM, B.C. - The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown had a history of "sudden" violence but a report says he showed no signs of deteriorating mental health as he left a psychiatric hospital that day.
Media mogul Jimmy Lai’s firms helped protesters get global campaign off ground in 2019, court hears
Companies linked to Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai helped an activist group get a global advertising campaign off the ground, a court hears.
Former Kenyan minister and 2 others charged with fraud over hospitality college project
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s anti-corruption commission Friday charged the country’s former tourism minister and two others with economic crimes for the alleged fraud of tens of millions of dollars in inflated costs for the construction of a hospitality college.
Plans to replace police with contractors in Royal security shake-up
EXCLUSIVE: A new security shake-up at Royal residences will see private contractors brought in to perform jobs carried out by the Metropolitan Police, MailOnline has learned.
GP police say they're making inroads in dismantling illegal mining syndicates
Acting provincial police commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, said that they were dealing with surface-level miners while the Hawks were working on getting the kingpins.
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