Apparent suicide of NY heiress' daughter brings a family tragedy full circleSeptember 30th, 2009 Apparent NY suicide brings a tragedy full circleTARRYTOWN, N.Y. — The former prosecutor who handled the New York slaying of newspaper heiress Anne Scripps Douglas says her daughter's apparent suicide 15 years later is the result of a "ripple effect."
Jeanine Pirro (PEER'-oh) says the death last week of Anne Morell Petrillo was essentially the attack's third fatality.
Iranian leader tells AP that Iran is open to discussing nuclear issues but not its programSeptember 22nd, 2009 Iran says it is open to nuclear weapons discussionNEW YORK — Iran's leader is telling The Associated Press that he expects open discussion of nuclear issues at a planned meeting with officials from the U.S. and five other powers.
Counselors available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in store awning collapseAugust 26th, 2009 Counselors on hand at Texas school after teen diesBRIDGEPORT, Texas — A makeshift memorial of flowers, pictures, teddy bears and messages grew inside a north Texas high school Wednesday, after one teenager died and another was injured when a downtown storefront awning fell on them. Superintendent Eddie Bland said he talked to the high school staff Wednesday morning.
Counselors to be available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in awning collapseAugust 26th, 2009 Counselors on hand for grieving Texas studentsBRIDGEPORT, Texas — Counselors will be available for students at a Texas high school after one girl died and another was injured when an awning fell on the teenagers. Superintendent Eddie Bland said that starting Wednesday, students and staff at Bridgeport High School can talk to counselors about the accident.
'More youth participation needed in India's decision making'August 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's youth demographic is high and therefore their involvement in policy making and decision making process is crucial, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K. Rahman Khan said Wednesday.
'Suicide is coward's job', says Uttar Pradesh youth longing for deathAugust 5th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Amit Jain, a youth in Uttar Pradesh who once aspired to become a globetrotter, has been confined to a room for the last 20 years due to a severe spinal injury. He longs for death, but has promised himself he will not commit suicide.
Britain's chief prosecutor says same assisted suicide rules will apply at home and abroadAugust 4th, 2009 Prosecutor: suicide rules will apply everywhereLONDON — Britain's chief prosecutor says the same legal rules must apply to assisted suicide whether it takes place in Britain or in countries where the practice is allowed. Helping someone die is a crime in Britain.
UK woman wins assisted suicide case, forces prosecutors to clarify law on helping others dieJuly 30th, 2009 Woman handed victory in UK assisted suicide caseLONDON — A disabled woman won her legal battle Thursday to force British authorities to say whether her husband would be prosecuted if he helped her commit suicide. The House of Lords, Britain's highest court, ordered the government to draw up rules for when it will — and won't — prosecute assisted suicide, which is illegal in the U.K.
Joblessness driving youth to taverns in rural Goa: lawmakerJuly 20th, 2009 PANAJI - Congress legislator Dayanand Narvekar Monday said the state government was not doing much to offset rising unemployment, which was driving youth to alcohol. Speaking at the Monsoon session of the Goa legislative assembly Monday, Narvekar, a former finance minister, said taverns or bars in rural Goa have now become the haunts of unemployed youth.
Switzerland offers legal assisted suicide for the terminally ill from other countriesJuly 14th, 2009 Switzerland offers legal assisted suicideSome countries allow incurably sick residents to receive medical help to end their lives, but Switzerland also permits foreigners to travel there for assisted suicide. Every year more than 100 terminally ill people from countries that ban the practice travel to Switzerland for assisted suicide.
President Obama to create new White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth SportJune 17th, 2009 Obama to create new Office of Youth Sport.WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics.
Van carrying youth group crashes in Cascades; several people treated for minor injuriesJune 15th, 2009 Several teens injured in van crash in CascadesBLEWETT PASS, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol says a van carrying 12 members of a youth group and a driver has crashed on Blewett Pass in the Cascade Range, injuring several people.
Pastor says Kan. church brings in counselors, begins healing after abortion provider's slayingJune 3rd, 2009 Pastor: Kan. church begins healing after shootingWICHITA, Kan.
Environmental and investor groups push for more SEC disclosure on exposure to climate changeJune 3rd, 2009 Groups seek more SEC climate disclosureCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal regulators have not done enough to ensure that shareholders are aware of material risks to companies from greenhouse gas emissions, according to a pair of studies released Wednesday by environmental and investor groups. Congress is now debating legislation that would require a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2020 and 83 percent reduction by mid-century.
Dikshit inaugurates global youth meetMay 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit Thursday inaugurated a two-day international preparatory meet of the Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movements(NASYM) here. The meet, being attended by delegates and diplomats from over 10 countries, would discuss the impact of terrorism on civilisation.
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