A US university has suspended two of its campus police officers for allegedly spraying pepper spray over a bunch of students who were holding a peaceful protest in the campus on Friday on support of Occupy Wall Street movement. This ‘Occupy’ protests have been held across several campuses of University of California campuses, including this rally at Berkeley.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
China factory blast, 6th in a month, kills 14
Judicial accountability bill to be presented in parliament
Much awaited judicial accountability bill will be presented in the winter session of the parliament. The bill will be dealing with the corruption in the higher judiciary and will be keeping track of the judges of high courts and Supreme Court. According to which a committee will be appointed which will be consisting of ex-chief justices and it will be taking the judges of high courts and supreme courts under scrutiny. The issue of the appointment of the judges will also be dealt via this bill as it states that a law should be made which can facilitate the formation of an independent National Judicial Oversight Committee and the Complaint Screening Committee. In addition, the committees should include legislators (one member each from both the Houses), along with members of Executive and Judiciary.
Spain’s Government becomes the latest victim of the Euro Crises
Man charged with Kelvin Easton stab murder in Mile End
10 killed in Egyptian protesters, security forces clash
Egypt saw an upsurge in violence and clashes as 10 civilians were killed in the confrontation between the protestors and civilians regarding the military rule. The protest took place in Tahrir Square, the same place where months ago protests were held for the ouster of long-time President Hosni Mubarak. Hundreds of Egyptian army and police forces pushed into the square Sunday, prompting thousands of protesters to face tear gas and what sounded like live fire. Security forces were seen arresting and beating people.
Natalie Wood’s death inquiry reopens
Philippines’ Ex-President Gloria Arroyo arrested on fraud charges
Ex-President of Philippines Mrs. Gloria Arroyo was arrested in her hospital on account of electoral fraud committed by her during the elections. According to her the govt. denied her moving out of the country for getting treatment. She is suffering bone ailment and cure for that is not available in the country. Gloria Arroyo applied to the Supreme Court for the permission of moving out of the country on ground of getting treatment, Supreme Court decided in her favor stating that she will not be stopped from moving out of the country.