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Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo

08.05.2008 23:59    kltv.com
Associated Press - May 8, 2008 5:25 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - An animal considered to be the world's oldest living gorilla in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday today at the Dallas Zoo -- with a...


Hays County man gets 14 life terms for abusing his 3 children

08.05.2008 23:59    kltv.com
Associated Press - May 8, 2008 5:05 PM ET SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) - A jury in San Marcos today decided a man should serve 14 life prison terms for biting, whipping and starving his three...

Tyler woman convicted of running sex club featuring children

08.05.2008 23:59    kltv.com
Associated Press - May 8, 2008 5:45 PM ET TYLER, Texas (AP) - A jury in Tyler took four minutes today to convict an organizer of an East Texas swinger's club -- involving children.

Tyler woman gets life for running sex club featuring children

08.05.2008 23:59    kltv.com
Associated Press - May 8, 2008 6:05 PM ET TYLER, Texas (AP) - A jury in Tyler today convicted an organizer of an East Texas swinger's club -- involving children.

Kenya: U.S. Security Interests Not Similar to Ours

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
The claims earlier this week that Kenya's counter-terrorism authorities fear there could be a terrorist attack in the near future should draw our attention to at least two important factors relating to national security.

Uganda: A New Peace Strategy for Northern Uganda and the LRA

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony's failure to sign a peace deal in April drove a nail into the coffin of the Juba peace process—a process that is grinding to an unsuccessful end.[1]

Tanzania: Contractor in Court Over Sh400 Million Theft

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
A contractor has appeared before a Dar es Salaam court charged with stealing over Sh400 million.
Africa    Crime

Nigeria: Anti-Robbery Squad Kills Robber, Recovers Arms

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
A combined team of mobile policemen and soldiers who were set up by the state government to fight the rising crime in Delta State have killed an armed robber and recovered six Ak 47 riffles in Warri.
Africa    Crime

Ghana: Cost of Forms Barrier to Justice for Rape Victims

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Mrs. Theodora Aba Ayensu, a lawyer and human rights activist has said eliminating abuses against women and children should not be left out in the country's quest to attain a middle-income status by 2015.
Africa    Crime

Sierra Leone: State Should Be At the Fore of Reforms

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Corruption is inherent in man and therefore the state should not leave its economy to market forces; the state should be at the fore of reforms to re-establish the lives of the people, says a resource person at an ongoing
Africa    Crime

Liberia: Nine Cases of Armed Robbery Reported

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
It appears that "Operation Thunder Storm" recently launched by the Liberia National Police (LNP) in collaboration with its international partner to combat armed robbery is making some impact as latest police report shows that nine cases of armed robbery were
Africa    Crime

Liberia: In-Laws in Bloody Mood

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
May 2 was a day of bloody scene in the Logan Town community when a 48- year old woman identified as Tenneh Morlu allegedly stabbed her 15- year old in-law, Martina Walker more than five times.
Africa    Crime

Liberia: Firestone Young Rubber Trees Under Attack

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com (2)
Some unknown persons have uprooted several young rubber trees owned by the Management of Firestone Liberia in Division 15. The young trees, about a year and a half old, were planted by the New Development Department as part of the
Africa    Crime

Sierra Leone: Fake Pastor On the Rampage

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Reports monitored yesterday indicate that a certain fake Pastor, who is only known as Joko and his accomplice Akim were desperately on the rampage, deceiving innocent people under the name of salvation.
Africa    Crime

Tanzania: Ex-Minister Claims Innocence in Corruption Case

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Former minister for Infrastructure Development, Andrew Chenge, who was a few weeks ago forced to resign over corruption allegations linked to the 28million pounds sterling (approx Sh70bn/-) military radar purchase scandal yesterday defended his public image, saying he was a
Africa    Crime

Namibia: Shebeen Shooter Guilty

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
A YOUNG man who ended a short-lived drinking companionship when he shot dead a fellow shebeen patron in Windhoek in what he claimed was an accidental killing was convicted of murder in the High Court in Windhoek on Tuesday.
Africa    Crime

Kenya: MPs Clash Over Bill On Money Laundering

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Members of Parliament expressed concerns over a proposed money laundering Bill before the House.
Africa    Crime

Kenya: Witnesses Now Free to Give Evidence

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
Whistleblowers can now give evidence on graft and crime without fear of reprisals.
Africa    Crime

Nigeria: Niger Delta Struts the Path to Peace

08.05.2008 23:52    allafrica.com
The commitment of President Yar'Adua's administration to give urgent priority to the problems in the Niger Delta has given impetus to hopes that a peaceful settlement might finally be in sight for the troubled region.

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