Pepper spray leads to suspension of two campus police officers

Pepper_spray_policeA 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.

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Judicial accountability bill to be presented in parliament

law_newsMuch 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.

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10 killed in Egyptian protesters, security forces clash

egypt-protesters-security-clashEgypt 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.

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Philippines’ Ex-President Gloria Arroyo arrested on fraud charges

Gloria_Arroyo arrestedEx-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.

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