Martorano ends his testimony against ex-boss Whitey with a smile
Source: Boston Herald
Boston :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:40:16 -0700 | political-news
John The Executioner Martorano walked out of James Whitey Bulger's life forever today without so much as a polite glance back but grinning like the cat that ate the canary. Couldn't care less, Joe Martorano, the ex-enforcer's cousin, said afterward...
Australian court upholds alcohol rules in Aborginal communities
Source: United Press International
Canberra :: Australia | updated 2013-06-19 13:38:40 -0700 | political-news
Restrictions on the possession and sale of alcohol in Aboriginal communities are not discriminatory, Australia's High Court said Wednesday. The court ruled for the government of Queensland and against Joan Maloney, a woman who challenged her conviction for bringing a...
Tacoma hopes to sell naming rights to Tacoma Dome
Source: Associated Press
Tacoma :: WA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 14:31:41 -0700 | political-news
The city of Tacoma hopes to sell naming rights to the Tacoma Dome, the blue and white arena next to Interstate 5 in the city. Facilities Director Kim Bedier says the city could use the money to help renovate the...
Congo attacks over arrests in India
Source: BBC
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-06-19 13:28:46 -0700 | political-news
DR Congo shop attacks over arrests in India Shops belonging to Asians were targeted in a protest in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the arrest of Congolese students in India. The BBC reporter in Kinshasa says...
Rob Ford declares plastic bag debate dead
Source: Toronto Star
Ottawa :: Canada | updated 2013-06-19 13:27:48 -0700 | political-news
Comments Save to mystar Toronto has no further interest in either charging a fee for plastic shopping bags or banning them, says Mayor Rob Ford. The mayor took the unusual step of appearing before the public works and infrastructure committee...
George Zimmerman trial: Second Amendment bubbles beneath jury selection
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Boston :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:25:33 -0700 | political-news
But in the end, it could end up saying more about Americans' evolving views of the Second Amendment. Atlanta The George Zimmerman murder trial has long been seen as a barometer for America 's views on race. But some legal...
Capitol Hill post offices closures get final stamp
Source: Washington Post
Washington :: DC :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:24:53 -0700 | political-news
The fight over post office closures is hitting close to home for members of Congress and Hill staffers the U.S. Postal Service is finally shutting down three Capitol Hill facilities. Wednesday issued Final Determination to Close notices (which means what...
New outhouse planned 10,000 feet up Mount Rainier
Source: Associated Press
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:25:07 -0700 | political-news
Renovation work starts this summer on the highest outhouse in Washington. The National Park Service plans to upgrade the toilets at Camp Muir, which is at the 10,000-foot level of Mount Rainier. Camp Muir is a destination for day hikers...
Man pleads not guilty in NYC hate-crime shooting
Source: The Boston Globe
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:22:51 -0700 | political-news
A man accused of fatally shooting a gay man walking with a companion in New York City's Greenwich Village afterward claimed that he opened fire because the victim thought he was tough in front of his bitch,'' prosecutors said in...
San Fernando Valley school named after Michelle Obama
Source: The Washington Times
Washington :: DC :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 13:17:48 -0700 | political-news
School board members voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename a year-old San Fernando Valley elementary school after Michelle Obama . The Los Angeles Unified board approved the plan to rename Valley Region Elementary School No...The $23 million elementary opened last...
Peers urge gay marriage safeguards
Source: BBC
London :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-19 12:57:27 -0700 | political-news
Peers urge protection from equality law Legislation to introduce same-sex marriage has received the backing of the Commons Some peers have suggested plans to legalise same-sex marriages could allow town halls to "bully" organisations who refuse to conduct services.
Yanukovych on implementation of EU conditions: Process going on
Source: Forum
Brussels :: Belgium | updated 2013-06-20 00:51:26 -0700 | political-news
We are working on those criteria that were put forward," Yanukovych said. The President addressed chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Volodymyr Rybak to consider and to adopt all the necessary laws before the end of the current session.
President decides to popularize reading in Ukraine
Source: Forum
Kiev :: Ukraine | updated 2013-06-20 00:51:25 -0700 | political-news
The order "On certain measures regarding state support for book publishing and the promotion of reading in Ukraine" of June 19 was posted on the presidents web site. According to the order, the Cabinet of Ministers must create a system...
Future U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine promises to promote Kyiv in Europe
Source: Forum
Kiev :: Ukraine | updated 2013-06-20 00:51:24 -0700 | political-news
Ambassador to Ukraine promises to promote Kyiv in Europe U.S. diplomat Geoffrey Pyatt, which was nominated by U.S. President Barack Obama as an ambassador to Kyiv, stated that in the case of his appointment he is going to help Ukraine...
Bans on fireworks, fires growing as dry conditions in Utah persist
Source: The Salt Lake City Tribune
Salt Lake City :: UT :: USA | updated 2013-06-20 00:10:29 -0700 | political-news
Meanwhile, the state fire marshal is reminding local legislative bodies, such as city and county councils, that it is now their responsibility to adopt ordinances to regulate the use of fireworks and other potential fire sources. HB289 , passed during...
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