Pak. accuses India of 'stealing' river water Oct 7, 2008
He said Pakistan has documentary evidence that its due share of water has been "stolen" from the Chenab river. India should release Pakistan's share of river waters and if it is not done, Pakistan will have the option to take the issue to the court of arbitration or to neutral experts, Shah said. (Hindu)
Pak threatens to take India to court Oct 7, 2008
India should release Pakistan's share of river waters as it had documentary evidence that its due share of water had been "stolen" from the Chenab river, Pakistan Indus Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali said. "India should concede violations of the Indus Waters Treaty. If they do not accept the violations in the Treaty, then it would be a big setback to Treaty (and give the impression) that India is not serious about implementing the Treaty," Shah told Aaj news channel. (Sify.com, India)
How captivity shaped McCain Oct 6, 2008
Reconstructing the crucial early phase of McCain's imprisonment is complicated by the lack of independently verifiable documentary evidence. He spent much of that time in solitary confinement, able to communicate with his fellow prisoners only sporadically, by whispering messages in shower stalls and tapping laboriously through a thick brick wall. (MSNBC -- Politics)
More time for Ingress to redeem RM160m sukuk Sep 25, 2008
Ingress said on Thursday the agreement was subject to documentary evidence that the syndicate lenders were committed to provide the amount to fully redeem the sukuk at par. It added the sukuk holders wanted the documentary evidence to be furnished to CIMB Trustee Bhd no later than Sept 30. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
VHP approaches NCM against Christian missionaries Sep 23, 2008
"We have submitting copies of documentary evidence, photographs and newspaper clippings of cases of missionary aggressions and forced conversions to both the Commissions," he added. The delegation handed over a memorandum to the Tribal Commission seeking their right to retain their culture, belief and livelihood. (Press Trust of India)
Solo trial for Mose Jefferson postponed Sep 19, 2008
In seeking the delay, prosecutors noted that the School Board case "is complex and involves a large volume of electronic and documentary evidence which needs to be reviewed prior to trial." In addition, they argued that the conflict question regarding Spears and "issues regarding reciprocal discovery" needed to be worked out. Gordon Russell can be reached at grussell@timespicayune. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Kenya: Guest House Demands Proof of Marriage to Admit Couples Sep 16, 2008
No couples can spend a night at Muriu's Guest House in Nakuru Town unless they produce a marriage certificate or other documentary evidence to prove the legitimacy of their union. The writing is on the wall and clearly states: "There is no room here for illicit sex!" And like the biblical law of the Medes and Persians during the era of Prophet Daniel, the rules cannot be revoked. (allAfrica.com)
The Untouchables Sep 14, 2008
Such documentary evidence did not, however, stop the Supreme Court collegium from making an abortive attempt in 2006 to promote Bhalla as chief justice of the Kerala High Court ... Besides Asthana's confessional statement, the police were equipped with documentary evidence in the form of vouchers and delivery receipts. (India Times, India)
Did a judge-prosecutor romance taint Texas murder trial? Sep 8, 2008
The judge has also ordered the former judge and former district attorney to be prepared to answer questions under oath about their alleged affair and potentially surrender any documentary evidence of a relationship. The unusual twists and turns in the Hood case are attracting national attention and adding fuel to an already-heated debate over capital punishment in Texas. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
South Africa: Zuma 'Solution' That Violates Rule of Law Spells Disaster Sep 8, 2008
Last month's Constitutional Court judgment came as a great blow to the Zuma camp, for it marked the end of the road for his long legal campaign to prevent a mass of potentially damning documentary evidence in the hands of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) being admissible in court. Now only one legal avenue remains, and that is to try to stop the case altogether. (allAfrica.com)
Netaji follower on 'Delhi Chalo' march Sep 4, 2008
The 'Delhi Chalo' will highlight with documentary evidence the 'national and international conspiracy' against Subhas Chandra Bose and on his disappearance. . (India Times)
Cash at judges door: Bansal wants to be with other accused in ... Sep 4, 2008
As the entire case is based on documentary evidence, keeping Bansal behind the bars would be of no use. The most pivotal point in the case is that Bansal has been arrested on the basis of suspicion alone, reads the bail application. (Chandigarh Newsline)
Palin Faces a Legal Showdown Back Home Sep 3, 2008
all documentary evidence you have, any witness list you have, and a copy of the complaint or other charging document upon which you are basing your investigation. State Sen. (Roll Call)
Palin hires 'troopergate' lawyer Sep 2, 2008
Van Flein requested a copy of all witness statements and documentary evidence from the Legislature's investigator, Stephen Branchflower. Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Federal Judge Throws Out Securities Class Action Against Comcast Aug 29, 2008
"Plaintiffs appear to be relying exclusively on documentary evidence as the source of their allegations of fraud, as they make no mention of any confidential or other personal sources," Bartle wrote. For their allegations that competition steadily increased throughout the first three quarters of 2007, causing Comcast to lose subscribers, Bartle found that the suit "cites to no sources at all.". (Law.com)
Lockerbie evidence not disclosed Aug 29, 2008
BBC TV programme The Conspiracy Files: Lockerbie has now seen documentary evidence that Scottish police knew this was the case. That information should have been passed to the defence, but the disclosure did not take place. (BBC News -- UK)
Walk-talk gap on financial inclusion Aug 28, 2008
The other proofs were impossible too - electricity / phone bills (they come in her employers name, not hers), Income tax / wealth tax order, any documentation or communication issued by any government or local body or any other documentary evidence in support of residential address. The bank manager would have none of the practical, simple solutions like a letter from her employer. (India Times)
Goodies for man in the street Aug 28, 2008
This will certainly put more money in the pockets of taxpayers and avoid the tedious process of being taxed first and claiming back your money only on the basis of being able to provide documentary evidence. Other useful short-term measures include a reduction of the Employees Provident Fund contribution rate from the current minimum of 11% (a similar measure was introduced on a short-term basis during the financial crisis in the late 1990s). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
NY Supreme Court; Koo Not A Resident Aug 22, 2008
Friday August 22, 2008. State Senate hopeful Peter Koo standing in the Flushing apartment owned by his wife and son. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Nigeria: Ruling Party Warns of Coup Plot Aug 21, 2008
The party said it had some documentary evidence which suggested that "some foreign entities who are hell-bent on creating instability in Nigeria in order to play down the growing influence of Nigeria in regional and international affairs," are working in concert with the Nigeria United for Democracy (NUD). Apparently giving credence to the secret plots, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday approved the appointment of Air Marshall Paul Dike as Chief of Defence Staff. (allAfrica.com)
I was there. Just ask Photoshop. Aug 19, 2008
"It used to be that photographs provided documentary evidence, and there was something sacrosanct about that," said Chris Johnson, a photography professor at California College of the Arts in the Bay Area. If you wanted to remove an ex from an old snapshot, you had to use a Bic pen or pinking shears. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Software offers new (photo) reality Aug 18, 2008
"It used to be that photographs provided documentary evidence, and there was something sacrosanct about that," said Chris Johnson, a professor of photography at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. In the digital age, people treat photos like mash-ups in music, combining various elements to form a more pleasing whole. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Suit Proceeds Over Ownership, Validity of Warhol-Like Work Aug 16, 2008
"Chamberlain is unable to produce the bill of sale, the name of the buyer, the shipping information or any other documentation that would be expected from a sale of this magnitude. To succeed on the grounds of documentary evidence, the evidence 'must be such that it resolves all the factual issues as a matter of law and conclusively and definitively disposes of the plaintiff's claim,'" the judge wrote. "The defendant's submissions fall far short of this standard.". (Law.com)
Land grab: Drop Lalu from cabinet, demands NDA Aug 15, 2008
The two leaders claimed that the NDA had documentary evidence and would "take the issue to its logical end" indicating that it will not allow the issue to be diluted and use the case politically against the former chief minister. More India. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Bode George Faces 163 Charges Aug 9, 2008
The commission also prayed the court to discountenance their claim of ill health since no documentary evidence was provided to support their application. Those who were in court to show their solidarity with Bode George included Prof. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Man on Wire, 12A Aug 3, 2008
Petit clearly relishes his own myth, as great charlatans usually do: except that documentary evidence proves he's no charlatan, but a true marvel. We see Petit's great feats photos of his walks at the WTC and Notre Dame cathedral, film of him on Sydney Harbour Bridge but he makes them even more breathtaking through his very Gallic love of paradox. (Independent)
The delicate task of playing both sides Aug 3, 2008
Earlier in the week, it had emerged that that the deputy director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, Stephen Kappes, travelled to Pakistan in July, armed with documentary evidence of the ISI's role in supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan. In particular, he confronted the army chief, General Ashfaq Kayani, with proof of the agency's continued links with the Haqqani network, the group spawned by jihadi veteran Jalaluddin Haqqani, who, back in the 1980s, was a favourite of the ISI [and the... (Globe and Mail -- International)
LA Parker Column: Mercer County Park Commission actions attract scrutiny Aug 2, 2008
Paragraph 5 says that "the evidence of record indicates that (Mercer County's) contention that the (old guys) were discharged due to performance issues does not withstand scrutiny. Credible testimonial evidence confirms that the (employees) did not have the poor performance issues to the extent that (Mercer County) alleges they did. The stink hits the fan in paragraph 6 where the commission reports that "an analysis of relevant personnel files shows that there is no documentary evidence to... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Axed country club workers win case against county Jul 30, 2008
Gigante added that an analysis of relevant personnel files showed that no documentary evidence existed to support county claims that the men had poor performance issues. He wrote that county officials submitted inaccurate, incomplete and misleading information including wrongful information regarding most ages of the charging parties. (The Trentonian, NJ)
First case of an appeal against an Election Court decision Jul 29, 2008
He argued that evidence would be a matter to be adduced at the trial of the petition where the petitioner would have the opportunity to produce witnesses, documentary evidence and exhibits to prove his case. He submitted this before Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Alauddin Mohd Sheriff, who sat together with Federal Court judges Justices Arifin Zakaria and Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Paper's Levy series concludes media distracted investigators Jul 29, 2008
The paper encircled Guandique with numerous interviews and assembled documentary evidence. "They've put a lot of work into it," Levy's mother Susan said Monday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Mythili Bhusnurmath: Singh is King Jul 28, 2008
There is a tax information network (TIN) in place, apart from which taxes like banking cash transaction tax and value added tax (VAT) make it difficult to hide transactions since tax set-offs have to be backed by documentary evidence. So if tax authorities want, they can catch the guilty. (India Times)
Nigeria: Tribunal Appoints Challenger as State Governor Jul 27, 2008
Justice Nabaruma said the panel went through all the oral and documentary evidence tendered by counsels to both the petitioner and the respondents to back their allegations and defence. The judge said based on the findings of the panel, the election of the contested wards of Akoko North-East, one out of 10 wards of Ose, four wards of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, five wards of the eleven wards of Odigbo and some wards of Akure North had been nullified. (allAfrica.com)
Slave Burial Ground Update (5:11pm) Jul 26, 2008
Speaking on behalf of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, Chairman McQuinn said, "The documentary evidence for the Richmond Burial Ground for Negroes is very compelling. We are moving in the right direction and I look forward to collaboration as we work to find a way to memorialize this sacred place.". The Stevenson report, Burial Ground for Negroes, Richmond, Virginia: Validation and Assessment, is available at. (WTVR.com, VA)
Tribunal Sacks Agagu, Declares Mimiko Winner Jul 26, 2008
Mimiko, popularly known as Iroko because of his deep grassroots political machinery that is present throughout the state, also accompanied the petition with several loads of documentary evidence to support his claims that he, indeed, won the polls. Mimiko alleged that the election that returned Agagu was characterized by rigging and manipulation of results, unprecedented acts of violence, thuggery, abduction and coercion of opponents at the local councils, towns, villages, settlements, wards and... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Foreclosure Halted for Couple Who Say They Were Tricked Into Selling Home Jul 23, 2008
While the documentary evidence presented "only pieces of a puzzle, it is sufficient for the Court to conclude that the defendants may have a defense to this action based upon a questionable mortgage transaction," Palmieri wrote. Among the "substantial irregularities" listed by the judge were the absence of Frank Dizzazo from the closing, despite his purported signature on closing documents; "the disappearance and return of Vincenza with the documents now bearing Frank's signature, including a... (Law.com)
Government left with no place to hide after Equitable Life report Jul 18, 2008
We supported the inquiry with a mountain of documentary evidence from the past and numerous meetings with the team. The lay of the land became clear in 2007 when the Government issued 500 pages of argument and rebuttal to the Ombudsman's early draft. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Nuclear 'scare' against Iran exposed Jul 13, 2008
But Iran said it had no other documentary evidence relating to the 1987 offer, blaming the secretive management style of the AEOI at that time. What the IAEA has not revealed in its reports, however, is that in January 2005, Iran allowed IAEA investigators to look through boxes of old AEOI files, according to a source close to the IAEA. During that search, the investigators came across the infamous 15-page "uranium metal document". (Asia Times Online)
AP IMPACT: US Wavered Over S. Korean Executions Jul 7, 2008
Those officials are long dead, and Korean documentary evidence is scarce. To piece together a fuller story, investigators of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will sift through tens of thousands of pages of declassified U.S. documents. (CBS News -- World)
Debate over hue of SA Chinese is a shade out of proportion Jul 7, 2008
They say that the policies and laws dealing with the legacy of apartheid and colonialism are not based on a pseudo-archival effort that suddenly came up with some "documentary evidence" of discrimination under apartheid. By so doing, they insinuate that the basis of the court case brought by the Chinese is fake. (Business Report, South Africa)
Questions raised about capital case 24 years later Jul 6, 2008
" Investigators seized on Bower when Good's phone records showed three calls from Bower charged on his company telephone credit card. Parts of Tate's aircraft were missing from the hangar, and the FBI found damaged wings in Bower's garage. "We produced documentary evidence he had ordered silencer parts, we had documentary evidence he purchased a. 22 Ruger, we had the evidence he purchased the Julio Fiocchi subsonic bullets, we had the Allen wrench in his brief case that fit the silencer and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Namibia: Govt Official Shrugs Off Payments As 'Loans' and 'Fanciful' Jul 4, 2008
The only payments from State witness Fillimon Erastus that Namugongo admits to receiving, happen to be proven by documentary evidence in the form of bank deposit slips ... Claimed further payments totalling N$47 000 for which no documentary evidence exists - Erastus testified he made all these payments to Namugongo in cash - never happened, actually, according to Mbaeva's instructions from his client, Magistrate Sarel Jacobs heard during Mbaeva's cross-examination of Erastus. (allAfrica.com)
The Ambrose Dery I Know. Jul 4, 2008
I challenge you prove to your readers with documentary evidence that Mr. Dery was a PNC man. Provide any document, either a PNC Membership Card or form that shows that yes, Mr. Dery was a PNC man. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Major Discovery at George Washington's Boyhood Home Jul 3, 2008
"There is little actual documentary evidence of Washington's formative years. What we see at this site is the best available window into the setting that nurtured the father of our country.". Although the 113-acre National Historic Landmark site called Ferry Farm was known to have been the former home and farm of the Washington family, several attempts by others to locate the house among remains of five farms that once stood on the land had failed. (WTVR.com, VA)
Pa. historians baffled by vanished Lincoln bust Jul 3, 2008
" With that kind of documentary evidence, there's no longer any doubt that Honest Abe occupied a place of honor at the city-owned park. "Now the question is, why isn't it there today. " Hiddlestone said. A clue might be found in one of Hiddlestone's own booklets. There, on page 26, is a reproduction of a 1921 postcard titled "Merry Bathers, Lake Lincoln" that shows the monument along a distant shore of the lake, next to a bathhouse. The image is blurry, but unmistakable. A reader spotted it a... (The Daily Reflector)
PAN not mandatory for govt officials Jul 2, 2008
However, the market regulator in a statement said that this exemption would be subject to the intermediaries verifying the veracity of the claim of the specified organisations, by collecting sufficient documentary evidence in support of their claim for such an exemption. The statement added that the stock exchanges and depositories are advised to make necessary amendments to the relevant bye-laws, rules 00004000 and regulations for the implementation of the same. (India Times)
How Report Indicted Borishade, Others Over N19.5Bn Fund Jun 29, 2008
" The report noted that consequently, a presidential investigation committee on the Safe Tower project was set up by the NSA and inaugurated on May 15, 2007 with the task of investigating the said contract. Intimating the President about the alleged anomalies in the contract, the report highlighted that the contract agreement limited the scope of work to replacement of obsolete equipment in the Control Towers only. It noted that it ought to include other facilities within the airports that would... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teacher is fired for allegedly hitting student Jun 27, 2008
During the hearing, Moyer presented what he called documentary evidence and presented the superintendent's recommendation for Roberts' dismissal. Moyer said three statutorily-mandated grounds were identified that support the superintendent's recommendation, including "mental abuse" to a child, "moral turpitude," and "willful neglect of duties.". (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Nigeria:Financial Crimes Body Arrests Aviation Contractor Jun 26, 2008
The Senate committee was said to have been piqued by Eider's arrogant and rude responses to members' questions in the face of documentary evidence showing that the Safe Tower project was grossly inflated. The projects are for the four major airports in the country, namely Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. (allAfrica.com)
Report Condemns Political Bias At DOJ Jun 25, 2008
"The evidence in our investigation - including the documentary evidence, the testimony of witnesses, and the analysis of the applications of candidates who were selected for interviews and who were deselected by the 2006 screening sommittee - supports the conclusion that political or ideological affiliations were used to deselect candidates," the report said. The audit found that the disqualifications "constituted misconduct and also violated the department's policies and civil service law... (KSBW 8, CA)
Electronic age Jun 18, 2008
Documentary evidence of the Manchester machine's musical abilities exists thanks to a BBC outside broadcasting team who had gone to the University to record an edition of Children's Hour. At the time Manchester was home to a Ferranti Mark 1, the first commercially available general purpose computer. (BBC News -- UK)
Seeking Answers on Detainee Abuse Jun 18, 2008
Using new documentary evidence, the Senate committee offered a number of key findings. In July 2002, the office of the Pentagon's former top lawyer, William "Jim" Haynes, began to examine a program that taught U.S. military personnel how to survive interrogation methods used by dictatorships such as North Korea and the former Soviet Union. (Time.com)
Two of religious group held for Thane blast Jun 17, 2008
We have arrested the duo for their role in the blasts and have got documentary evidence to prove their involvement in the blasts. Gadkari had planted the bomb at Thanes Gadkari Rangayatan hall in which seven persons were injured. (Times of India)
Tribunal To Announce Judgement Day In Agagu, Mimiko Suit Jun 14, 2008
He alleged criminal conspiracy between the security agencies, the INEC and the PDP to deliberately subvert the electoral wish of the people in the disputed councils and he tried to establish the allegations through the parade of 57 witnesses, eight of whom are experts while tons of documentary evidence were presented. But the legal teams of Agagu raised objections to the allegations insisting that an election petition must be proved "well beyond any reasonable doubts" before the prayers of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
How the NBA blundered Jun 13, 2008
Donaghy and Lauro have asked Amon to authorize a subpoena that would permit them to rummage through every report, every interview transcript and every piece of documentary evidence produced by NBA independent investigator Lawrence Pedowitz. It is likely Amon will sign the subpoena because, if the NBA is claiming $1 million in investigation expenses, Donaghy should be permitted to check the league's claim. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Council gives initial nod to domestic registry Jun 12, 2008
Only Councilman Ricky Burgess voted against the legislation, which allows any two city residents -- unless they are too closely related to be married -- to show documentary evidence of their "mutual commitment," pay $25, and be registered. If one is a city employee, then the couple would immediately become eligible to share benefits. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Polygamy's Child Brides Not Yet Rescued by Raid Jun 7, 2008
They said they also had documentary evidence that he had married a 14-year-old, also. And yet, without the children's cooperation, proving molestation is tough. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Glimmer of hope burns brightly Jun 1, 2008
The other is, to leave no stone unturned in terms of documentary evidence. Thirdly, the ministerial satisfaction should have been one of the factors to be determined before asking the PM to say yes or no to go to the ICJ.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Inquiry into sinking of Sydney to trawl globe May 31, 2008
"These conjectures will be addressed, where necessary, by oral and documentary evidence, and conclusions regarding them included in my report," he said. Brothers Bruce and Keith Elder, from Woy Woy on the NSW Central Coast, were among a handful of descendants of Sydney crewmen at the inquiry's formal convening. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Track coach Graham convicted in BALCO probe May 31, 2008
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Finigan acknowledged in closing arguments that Heredia made "a lot of inconsistent statements." But Heredia's testimony was corroborated by testimony from athletes and the documentary evidence submitted in the case, Finigan said. Stapleton said he was most disturbed by Heredia's testimony that he personally filled out FedEx shipments receipts addressed to Graham even though the handwriting appeared dramatically different. (FindLaw News)
Closing arguments made at Graham trial May 28, 2008
Even Finigan acknowledged that Heredia made "a lot of inconsistent statements" but Finigan said that Heredia's testimony was corroborated by the testimony from the athletes and the documentary evidence. Graham's attorney William Keane admitted on the first day of trial that Graham "misspoke" when he denied meeting Heredia when, in fact, he spent several days at the drug dealer's house in 1996. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jury deliberates in Graham steroids case May 28, 2008
But Heredia's testimony was corroborated by the testimony from the athletes and the documentary evidence submitted in the case, Finigan said. Graham played a key role in the investigation into BALCO when he sent federal doping officials in 2003 a vial of the then-undetectable steroid, the clear. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
File: Katara files appeal in HC May 28, 2008
While she stood by all documentary evidence tabled by the prosecution, for example, the Valentine's Day album, greeting cards, snaps and letters to Nitish, Bharti maintained her family were unaware of her friendship with Nitish. There was, therefore, no question of them disliking him and she had no plans to tie the knot with Nitish. (India Times, India)
Your Opinion May 24, 2008
The Progress-Index claims without authoritative documentary evidence that investments in tourism are paying off. It did so in criticizing some Colonial Heights Council members for seeking to keep the tourism budget at last year s level. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts to Rebuild New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina May 20, 2008
It will identify individuals arrested by NOPD for murder, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms since Hurricane Katrina who are violent repeat offenders eligible for immediate federal prosecutions for weapon violations by ATF. The project also aims to collect, analyze and collate all documentary evidence seized from these suspects and their organizational associates, where appropriate. -- Finally, the project will identify emerging violent gangs, conspiracies or organizations... (PR Newswire)
