June, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

Dudus remanded in custody Returns to court September 7

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NEW YORK, USA — Reputed Jamaican drugs and weapons dealer Christopher ‘Dudus’Coke was again remanded in custody when he made his second appearance in a Manhattan Courtroom here today. He will return to Court on […] […]

Former Illinois Governor wanted to ‘tap up Oprah’ for US Senate seat

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HE former Illinois governor accused of trying to sell President Barack Obama’s vacated US senate seat to the highest bidder tossed around the idea of tapping talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, a Chicago court heard. […] […]

U.S. says alleged Russian spies posed as Canadians

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OTTAWA—The U.S. government says four alleged Russian spies posed as Canadians to cover their tracks on deep-cover assignments for Moscow. The Justice Department in Washington said Monday that three of them were among 10 who […] […]

Outraged protestors rally against police

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Female protesters strip searched by male officers, detainee says Police followed protesters through downtown streets once more Monday as about 1,000 people rallied against alleged police brutality and the detention of people without charge during […] […]

Paracetamol safe despite child overdoses: industry

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Drug-makers maintain paracetamol is still safe despite two recent overdoses involving toddlers. And as health officials call for a review of over-the-counter painkiller sales, chemists say people should consult them before using the products. The […] […]

Hamas leader warns of test to blockade

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A top Hamas leader has warned Israel to expect more Gaza-bound pro-Palestinian flotillas over the next two months, including vessels “from the Gulf”. Dr Mahmoud Zahar, often seen as the dominant figure in Hamas’ political […] […]

‘Sexy’ banker takes human rights claim

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NEW YORK – It’s a case straight out of the ‘Sex in the City’ files. A woman who says she was fired from her banking job after complaining that male colleagues called her curves distracting […] […]

Armed man takes hostages in bank

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An armed man is believed to have taken hostages in an incident at a bank, police have said. Surrey Police said the man went into Barclays in Church Road, Ashford, west London, shortly before 4pm. […] […]

Top US court extends gun owners’ rights

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WASHINGTON – The top US court, in a blow to gun control advocates, has ruled that Americans throughout the United States have the right to own a gun. The ruling by a narrowly divided Supreme […] […]

Why Al went for ‘Dudus’

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Pastor says Coke wanted to end stain of violence on his family FORMER Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, who is now before the courts in the United States on drug and gun-running charges, wanted […] […]