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Depressed’ mafia boss Salvatore “Vito” Vitale released from jail

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AN ITALIAN mafia boss convicted of murdering a 13-year-old boy and dissolving him in acid was released from prison after he complained of feeling depressed. The decision to allow godfather Salvatore “Vito” Vitale, a member […] […]

Police: Pennsylvania woman hid in coffin to escape custody

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MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. — Authorities say a Philadelphia woman hid in a coffin at a central Pennsylvania funeral home to escape custody. Nicole April Kelly was arraigned Monday on charges stemming from the escape. Police say […] […]

Judge issues warrant for Lindsay Lohan’s arrest

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BEVERLY HILLS— A judge has issued a warrant for Lindsay Lohan’s arrest after the actress missed a mandatory hearing today. Bail was set at $100,000. Lohan’s attorney said the actress was in France and would […] […]

Medic attack girl to appeal

20th May 2010 sandrea 0

A top student jailed for a drunken attack on a paramedic is to appeal against her sentence. Melissa Massey, 20, was given an eight-week prison term after admitting she thumped ambulance worker Ann Sumner and […] […]

West Australian MP Robin Chapple introduces euthanasia Bill to WA Parliament

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A WEST Australian Greens MP has introduced a Bill that will pave the way for legalised euthanasia in the state, angering Christian groups. Robin Chapple introduced the Voluntary Euthanasia Bill into Parliament today, which would […] […]

Iranian lesbian Kiana Firouz facing 100 lashes over film

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A YOUNG Iranian actress named Kiana Firouz will attend the London premiere tonight of a film in which she plays a lesbian seeking asylum in Britain because the Iranian authorities are pursuing her. The Home […] […]

Tillie Abrams was the woman behind William Ashley

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The name William Ashley has been well-known in Toronto for more than 60 years, associated with the finest bone china, crystal and sterling silver, a shop that sold to society’s elite and to generations of […] […]

US said committed to working with Caribbean on security issues

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The United States says it is committed to working with Caribbean countries to combat threats that endanger their security and that the launch of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative on May […] […]

Muslim anger prompts Pakistan to block Facebook

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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s government ordered Internet service providers to block Facebook yesterday amid anger over a page that encourages users to post images of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The page on the social networking […] […]

Child-rapist’s victim tells of her seven-year torment

20th May 2010 sandrea 0

A BRAVE sex-abuse victim has urged other children not to suffer in silence after seeing her attacker jailed for 14 years. The youngster was tormented by Paul Steele for seven years of her childhood. He […] […]