Gazprom says preliminary deal struck with China on supplying 70B cubic meters of gas a yearOctober 13th, 2009 Gazprom strikes preliminary gas deal with ChinaBEIJING — The head of Russia's Gazprom said Tuesday a preliminary deal had been reached to supply energy-hungry China with natural gas. Gazprom's chief executive Alexei Miller said the agreement between Russia's state-run natural gas monopoly and China National Petroleum Corp.
3 Chinese nationals, 2 companies charged in Boston with violating US export lawsOctober 5th, 2009 3 Chinese, 2 firms face export charges in BostonBOSTON — Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts have filed charges against three Chinese citizens and two corporations for conspiring to illegally export military products. Prosecutors said Monday that the employees of Chitron Electronics Inc.
Ex-DEA official pleads not guilty to shredding documents while working for accused swindlerSeptember 18th, 2009 Ex-DEA agent pleads not guilty in shredding caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former drug enforcement official employed by accused swindler Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally ordered shredding of documents in the fraud case.
Accused Miami hacker accepts plea deal in record theft of millions of credit card numbersAugust 28th, 2009 Fla. man accepts plea in record data theft caseMIAMI — An accused computer hacker charged in what prosecutors call the largest identity fraud case in U.S. history has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
Ex-Stanford CFO Davis is scheduled to change his plea to guilty in $7 billion fraud caseAugust 27th, 2009 Ex-Stanford exec to plead guilty in swindle caseHOUSTON — The first guilty plea in the multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme that authorities say was perpetrated by Texas financier R. Allen Stanford's business empire is set to be entered in court.
Former ACORN field director in Las Vegas to testify against group in voter fraud probeAugust 19th, 2009 Ex-ACORN Vegas director to testify against groupLAS VEGAS — A former Las Vegas director for a political advocacy group accused of illegally paying canvassers to register voters during last year's presidential campaign has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and agreed to testify against the group and another employee. Chief Deputy Nevada Attorney General Conrad Hafen said Wednesday that Christopher Edwards' plea deal strengthens a felony case against the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now and Amy Busefink, a former regional voter registration director for ACORN.
Mother of Md. boy starved to death by cult to leave jail after plea nets suspended termAugust 11th, 2009 Mom of starved Md. child to be released after pleaBALTIMORE — A Maryland woman who pleaded guilty to being part of a religious cult that starved her toddler son to death will soon be released from the Baltimore jail.
NYC prosecutors signal possible plea deal with chief financial officer for Bernard MadoffAugust 7th, 2009 Possible NY plea by Madoff's financial officerNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have signaled the former chief financial officer at Bernard Madoff's firm may be close to a plea deal. Prosecutors notified the court on Friday that they intend to bring unspecified charges against Frank DiPascali by filing papers that usually indicate a plea deal is in the works.
Air Canada reaches labor deal with mechanics unionJuly 15th, 2009 Air Canada reaches deal with mechanics unionTORONTO — The largest union at Air Canada has approved a 21-month labor contract, considered a critical factor in keeping the airline out of bankruptcy court. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Wednesday members voted 60 percent in favor of the deal this week.
NY prosecutors signal plea deal with Bernard Madoff's longtime accountant in sightJuly 15th, 2009 NY prosecutors near deal with Madoff accountantNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have signaled they may be near a plea deal with Bernard's Madoff longtime accountant. The prosecutors notified the court on Wednesday they intend to file a document that would allow David Friehling (FREE'-ling) to plead guilty in the case instead of being indicted.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to lesser charges in slaying of Conn. millionaire developerJuly 10th, 2009 Plea deal in Conn. millionaire slaying caseSTAMFORD, Conn.
AP Newsbreak: Remaining 'Jena Six' cases near conclusion; plea deal expected FridayJune 25th, 2009 AP Newsbreak: 'Jena Six' cases nearing final dealNEW ORLEANS — Louisiana court officials involved with the case against five of six black teens accused of beating a white classmate in a case that sparked civil rights protests told The Associated Press that a plea deal should be finalized this week. The teens are part of the so-called "Jena Six." They were charged in 2007 with attempted murder.
Oz Minerals shareholders OK plan to sell Australian miner's assets to Chinese suitorJune 11th, 2009 Oz Minerals shareholders OK sale to Chinese buyerSYDNEY — Australian miner Oz Minerals Ltd. said Thursday its shareholders have approved a plan to sell most of its assets to a Chinese buyer days after a Chinese plan to invest in Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto collapsed.
Senior citizen sisters accused of selling heroin in Pennsylvania trying to work out plea dealMay 13th, 2009 Elderly Pa. drug defendants working out plea dealSTROUDSBURG, Pa. — Two senior citizen sisters accused of selling heroin in northeastern Pennsylvania are trying to work out a plea bargain.
US Officials: Chinese ships come close to American sub-hunter in an echo of March incidentsMay 5th, 2009 Officials: Chinese ships approach US vessel at seaWASHINGTON — The Pentagon says Chinese ships came dangerously close to a U.S. surveillance ship in a possible repeat of an incident two months ago.
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