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News Milosevic trial again delayed by bout with flu
Milosevic trial again delayed by bout with flu
Chris Buell
February 1, 2005 10:24:00 am

The trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was delayed again Tuesday after Milosevic contracted the flu, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia reported. Presiding Judge Patrick Robinson is scheduled...

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News Spain arrests four linked to Madrid train bombings
Spain arrests four linked to Madrid train bombings
Chris Buell
February 1, 2005 10:13:00 am

Spanish authorities Tuesday arrested four suspects linked to the Madrid train bombings . All four arrested were Moroccan nationals, and authorities believed they were part of the Moroccan Islamic Combat Group, a terrorist group. The four, who...

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News Russian paper protests court ruling with ‘blank’ edition
Russian paper protests court ruling with ‘blank’ edition
Chris Buell
February 1, 2005 09:33:00 am

Russian independent newspaper Kommersant protested a court judgment against the publication by leaving its Monday editions blank, save for an upside down copy of the court's opinion and several other satirical items. The court issued an $11.4...

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News Malaysian government delays campaign against illegal immigrants
Malaysian government delays campaign against illegal immigrants
Chris Buell
February 1, 2005 09:04:00 am

The Malaysian government has delayed arresting illegal immigrants after threatening a major campaign against hundreds of thousands of foreign workers once a three-month amnesty period closed Monday. Malaysian Home Secretary Azmi Khalid said arrests had been avoided...

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News Legal news and live webcasts ~ Tuesday, Feb. 1
Legal news and live webcasts ~ Tuesday, Feb. 1
Chris Buell
February 1, 2005 06:00:00 am

Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Tuesday, Feb. 1.The US Senate convenes today at 9:45 AM ET for regular business and to consider the nomination of Alberto Gonzales...

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News Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Monday, Jan. 31
Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Monday, Jan. 31
Chris Buell
January 31, 2005 06:00:00 am

Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, Jan. 31.On Capitol Hill, the US Senate will convene for regular business at 1 PM ET today and will consider the...

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News Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Friday, Jan. 28
Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Friday, Jan. 28
Chris Buell
January 28, 2005 06:00:00 am

Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Friday, Jan. 28.At the US Department of State , Condoleezza Rice will be sworn in as the nation's 66th secretary of state at...

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News International monitors to "observe" Iraq elections from Jordan safe haven
International monitors to "observe" Iraq elections from Jordan safe haven
Chris Buell
January 27, 2005 12:45:00 pm

The International Mission for Iraqi Elections scheduled to monitor Sunday's elections in Iraq will not have any personnel at polling stations around Iraq itself due to security concerns. Instead, most IMIE observers will report on the election...

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News US soldier to plead guilty in Iraqi abuse case
US soldier to plead guilty in Iraqi abuse case
Chris Buell
January 27, 2005 12:15:00 pm

US Army Sgt. Javal S. Davis will plead guilty to reduced charges next week after reaching a deal with prosecutors, Davis' attorney Paul Bergrin said Thursday. Davis had been charged with maltreatment of detainees...

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News BREAKING NEWS ~ Riggs Bank pleads guilty to money laundering
BREAKING NEWS ~ Riggs Bank pleads guilty to money laundering
Chris Buell
January 27, 2005 11:51:00 am

Reuters is reporting that Riggs Bank has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges and agreed to pay $16 million. The charges stem from the bank's handling of finances for diplomats and foreign officials, including former Chilean dictator...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

House Judiciary Committee opened impeachment hearings against Richard Nixon

On May 9, 1974, the US House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Peter Rodino (D-NJ) opened hearings into the possible impeachment of President Richard Nixon in connection with the Watergate scandal. The Committee voted to impeach Nixon on three counts on July 30. Chairman Rodino died in 2005 at his home in New Jersey. He was 95.

Australia Parliament opened

On May 9, 1901, the Parliament of Australia convened for the first time in Melbourne. The Australian Parliament also held its first meeting in the new capital of Canberra 26 years later on the same day 1927. Finally, on this day in 1988 Australian opened its new Parliament House in Canberra. Read the Constitution of Australia.

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