Jacksons win custody

Michael Jackson’s family have won temporary custody of the star’s children and estate as the first legal shots are fired in the fight arising from the icon’s death. more…

The Adjudicator – NRL round 17

Origin is a tough time for any tipster. Lucky for me I’m one of the best in the land and I solidified that statement with another fighting four from seven in round 16. more…

Andre gears up for custody fight

Australian singer Peter Andre is reportedly compiling a ‘divorce dossier’ against his wife Katie Price. more…

Supreme Court rules against city in race-based promotions case (Reuters)

Reuters – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that New Haven, Connecticut, discriminated against a mostly white group of firefighters who were denied promotions, overturning a decision by high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. more…

Nigerian militants say attack Shell despite amnesty (Reuters)

LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria's main militant group said its fighters had attacked an oil facility belonging to Royal Dutch Shell in the Niger Delta on Monday, in the face of an amnesty offer from President Umaru Yar'Adua. more…

Child soldier reforms as rapper

Jun 28 – Emmanuel Jal was sent to fight for Sudan’s Peoples Liberation Army when he was just 6 years old. He later managed to escape into neighbouring Kenya.

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Roosters’ Friend at centre of assault probe

Sydney Roosters bad boy Jake Friend has been accused of striking a woman in a nightclub fight involving two teammates. more…

Militants killed in Karachi gunfight

Jun. 27 – Pakistani police say they have killed five Islamist militants linked to a Taliban leader in the city of Karachi.

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Michael Jackson’s death sparks bus brawl (Reuters)

MIAMI (Reuters) – A fight broke out on a Florida bus when news of Michael Jackson's death sparked debate over whether he should be remembered as a great musical talent, and one passenger was charged with assault, police said on Friday. more…

Court fight over Jackson’s children looms (AP)

FILE - In this April 28, 1996 file photo, pop singer Michael Jackson, left, and his wife Debbie Rowe are shown in Pasedena, Calif.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP – Given the secrecy surrounding Michael Jackson’s children throughout his life, it’s no surprise that there are lingering questions about who will care for them after his death. What is almost certain is this: Their fate will be decided in a courtroom, with several people possibly vying for custody.


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