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Judge: Rumsfeld Lawsuit Can Go Forward
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) — A U.S. judge says a former military translator held in Iraq for nine months can sue former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for alleged torture. U.S. District Judge James S. Gwin, in court documents ruling on the suit filed in Washington, said the unnamed Arabic translator had a constitutional right to […]
U Of I Names New Chancellor
URBANA, Ill., Aug. 4 (UPI) — Phyllis M. Wise, who has held leadership roles at major public research universities, has been named chancellor of the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus. Wise, now provost and executive vice president at the University of Washington, is to take on the new role Oct. 1, pending approval by the […]
N.Y. Priest, 87, Arrested On Sex Charges
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 (UPI) — An 87-year-old New York priest was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage girl who had just begun working in his church, authorities said. Father Jaime Duenas was arrested Wednesday inside the rectory of the Church of the Blessed Lady in Queens, the New York Daily News reported. The […]
Karachi Violence Troubles London
LONDON, Aug. 4 (UPI) — A peaceful Karachi is integral to a prosperous and stable Pakistan, the British government said amid concerns of ethnic violence. Ethnic and political violence in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, claimed at least 10 lives in recent days, raising the death toll to at least 36 during the first week of […]
Suit: School’s ‘Wigger Day’ Discriminatory
RED WING, Minn., Aug. 4 (UPI) — A lawsuit charges a Minnesota school violated anti-discrimination law by allowing a racist homecoming event in which white students mocked African-Americans. During “Wigger Day” — a reference to whites who imitate mannerisms, speech and clothing of some African-Americans — dozens of students wore baggy pants and displayed gang […]
Suit: School's 'Wigger Day' Discriminatory
RED WING, Minn., Aug. 4 (UPI) — A lawsuit charges a Minnesota school violated anti-discrimination law by allowing a racist homecoming event in which white students mocked African-Americans. During “Wigger Day” — a reference to whites who imitate mannerisms, speech and clothing of some African-Americans — dozens of students wore baggy pants and displayed gang […]
Polish Report Blames Army For Plane Crash
WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 4 (UPI) — The Polish military has disbanded the regiment blamed for last year’s plane crash in Russia that killed President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others. The decision followed an investigation that determined the pilots had not received adequate training and had been given documents that showed their qualifications to be greater […]
Sentence Passed In Black Expo Shootings
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4 (UPI) — A teenager who pleaded guilty to shooting nine people during Indianapolis’ Black Expo Summer Celebration last year was sentenced to eight years in prison. Shamus Patton, 18, pleaded guilty to charges of battery, aggravated battery and criminal gang activity, The Indianapolis Star reported Thursday. Marion Superior Court Judge Carol Orbison, […]
No Concessions Made On Syria, U.S. Says
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 4 (UPI) — Washington didn’t make any concessions at the U.N. Security Council regarding the measure reached on Syrian bloodshed, the U.S. envoy said. The Security Council issued a strong statement Wednesday condemning the use of force against civilian demonstrators opposing the government. The council in its statement expressed regret over the […]
Virginia Tech Police Search For Possible Gunman
BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 4 (UPI) — Campus police are looking for a possible gunman spotted Thursday on Virginia Tech’s campus in Blacksburg, Va., the university said. Virginia Tech police worked with four other police departments to search the campus for the person reportedly with a weapon, the university said on its Web site. “We ask […]
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