FEB
10
2011

Nutella manufacturer faces lawsuit over nutrition claims

A consumer class action lawsuit has been filed against Ferrero USA in a San Diego federal court, accusing it of falsely portraying Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread as part of a nutritious breakfast for children.

FEB
10
2011

Father of teen shooter guilty of manslaughter

Two years ago, a 17-year-old went on a shooting rampage in the southern German town of Winnenden, killing 15 people and himself. Now the gunman´s father has been found guilty of manslaughter and breaking gun laws.

FEB
10
2011

´Devious´ plot of Old Colwyn murder sisters

Two sisters jailed for killing their father were guilty of a "greedy and devious" plot, family members have said.

FEB
10
2011

Milan Prosecutors request Berlusconi trial for power abuse, prostitution

Prosecutors filed a formal request for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial for alleged abuse of power and paying a minor for sex.

FEB
10
2011

´Corrupt´ Golden Globe bosses counter-sue former publicist after claims of bribery

The Golden Globe organisers have sued their former publicist for fraud in the latest twist in a bitter dispute over allegations of bribery, ´payola´ and corruption.

FEB
9
2011

Juror ordered to turn over Facebook posts

A California judge has ordered a juror to turn over Facebook messages he posted during the trial of several alleged gang members.

FEB
9
2011

Michael Jackson´s doctor Conrad Murray trial to be televised

The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial will be televised.

FEB
9
2011

French magistrates strike over murder of teenage girl

President Nicolas Sarkozy of France is facing an unprecedented magistrates strike after claiming that the incompetence of judges and the police allowed a repeat offender to allegedly murder and dismember a teenage girl.

FEB
9
2011

How to get the perfect divorce

A six-point guide to negotiating those legal wrangling.

FEB
9
2011

Prison riot in Brazil´s Maranhao state leaves six dead

A riot in a prison in northern Brazil has left at least six inmates dead, with some reportedly decapitated.

FEB
9
2011

Julian Assange´s accusers sent texts discussing revenge, court hears

Björn Hurtig, the WikiLeaks founder´s lawyer in Sweden, says the women´s messages contradict their claims.

FEB
8
2011

Cuba and U.S. team up against Posada Carriles

In a rare show of cooperation, three officials from Cuba are expected to testify in the U.S. trial against Luis Posada Carriles, a former CIA operative and anti-communist militant, accused of lying during immigration fraud hearings in Texas.

FEB
8
2011

Russian hacker admits guilt in $10 million cyber theft

A Russian man has pleaded guilty in court to stealing $10 million from former Royal Bank of Scotland division World Pay in 2008 by hacking into accounts, RIA News reported on Monday.

FEB
8
2011

Italy lawyers in Knox murder trial want film halted

Lawyers for both U.S. student Amanda Knox, who is in jail in Italy for the killing of her British housemate, and the victim´s family are trying to stop a film about the trial, which has now reached the appeals stage.

FEB
8
2011

Secretary-General welcomes announcement of final results in Southern Sudan referendum

The Secretary-General today welcomed the announcement of the final results of the referendum on the right of self determination of the people of Southern Sudan.

FEB
8
2011

Hungary agrees to amend controversial media law

Following talks with the EU Commission, Hungary´s government on Monday caved into Europe-wide pressure by agreeing to change a recent media law that restricts freedom of the press.

FEB
8
2011

Sex strike urged to end political deadlock in Belguim

A Belgian senator has suggested a novel way of breaking the country´s nearly eight-month political deadlock.

FEB
8
2011

Julian Assange extradition hearing – live updates

• Crown says accusations against Assange are ´extraditable´ • Arrest warrant shows a ´sufficient intent to prosecute´ • Defence: all activity was ´in the context of consensual sex´

FEB
8
2011

Is the ´CSI Effect´ influencing courtrooms?

The fictional forensic investigators in shows like CSI put old-time sleuths like Sherlock Holmes to shame. They can read a crime scene like it´s a glossy magazine.

FEB
7
2011

Medvedev signs police reform bill into law

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed into law a bill significantly cutting the number of police officers in Russia and introducing reforms intended to improve the image of the country´s law enforcement system.

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