Yemen convicts brother of Houthi rebel leader Feb 6, 2010
Yahya al-Houthi sentenced in absentia to 15 years ... SANAA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The brother of the leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in jail on Saturday, as Yemeni forces said they killed eleven members of the group. (AlertNet)
Nigeria: Media Owners Hand Yar'Adua Seven-Day Ultimatum Feb 3, 2010
"Commending the courage of former heads of state and other distinguished elders of the nation who expressed their positions on the subsisting issue, the group also cautioned the president on the primacy and need to respect the Constitution. The communiqu; chided the Attorney- General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Michael Kaasa Aondoakaa, SAN, for his successive, curious efforts "to secure rulership in absentia for president Yar'adua" despite the self admittance by the president... (allAfrica.com)
Analysis: Next move, if any, must go to Penguins Jan 31, 2010
That potential for the team raises another issue: Mr. Nutting has been anything but an owner in absentia. He has displayed a deep interest in the team's workings -- he is on a first-name basis with most of the roster -- and those close to him say he is determined to "follow this through," to borrow one of Mr. Nutting's commonly used phrases. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
It was a crazy age: wife defends Polanski Jan 23, 2010
His lawyers have urged a judge to sentence him in absentia at a hearing scheduled for yesterday. At the hearing, the victim, Samantha Geimer, is expected to take yet another step on Polanski's behalf: asking that the court force US authorities to abandon their extradition attempt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Howard Stern to Return to traditional radio? Jan 22, 2010
Jan. 22, 2010, 1:49 AM ESTHearing set to determine if Polanski could be sentenced in absentia for his sex caseJan. 22, 2010, 12:15 AM ESTEntertainment Tonight. (The Drudge Report)
I Have to Tell You . . . Jan 21, 2010
County Commissioner Terry Wilson not only retained his office while he was on military duty and sleeping away from his home, he was re-elected in absentia. When Kit Bond decided to run for governor of Missouri in 1973, after living out of the state for some time, someone challenged his residency but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Bond was a Missourian, and could stand for office. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hawks' youth is aging Jan 19, 2010
For acquiring so many good players, Billy Knight deserves credit in absentia. (He resigned as GM in 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kazakh questions Jan 18, 2010
He was once a high ranking diplomat and even the Kazakh representative in the OSCE, but he has now been declared a state criminal and sentenced to 40 years imprisonment in absentia. There have also been several controversial anti-corruption scandals and trials of former high-ranking politicians and businessmen. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Govt plea says `SC failed to consider the doctrine of the past and closed transactions when passing the short order` Jan 17, 2010
The government contended that the apex court had made a mistake in its short order of December 16, 2009 while ruling that convictions in absentia were applicable, despite the SC declaring in an earlier case that an accused could not be convicted in absentia. The apex court failed to consider the doctrine of the past and closed transactions when passing the short order, the governments petition stated. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
In Coakley’s corner Jan 16, 2010
We have done so in absentia. George and Sandra Brown Miramar Beach, Fla. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Judge denies new trial for ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio Jan 13, 2010
Polanski attorney requests sentencing in absentia ... Polanski attorney requests sentencing in absentia. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Gunmen attack police station in Somaliland Jan 13, 2010
A court in Hargeisa has sentenced five men to death in absentia for the bombings, which struck the Ethiopian embassy, the local president's office and a U.N. building. It said they were on the run in other parts of Somalia. (AlertNet)
Quieting The Satantic Verses Jan 11, 2010
Although the Saudi's funded different groups working towards censorship of The Satanic Verses, and planned for a trial for the author in absentia, it was Iran that issued the fatwa. The Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie. (Suite101.com)
Hall of Fame Jan 10, 2010
Committee members may vote "in absentia", provided his/her ballot is delivered in writing, in a sealed envelope to the committee chair prior to the final selection meeting. 4. (Uicflames.com)
