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American known as ‘Godfather of Grass’ arrested in Montreal

December 23, 2016 WJN Administrator 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say an American man known as the “Godfather of Grass” has been arrested in Montreal after eight years on the run. The U.S. Marshals Service says authorities sought John Robert “Johnny” […]

NCBA Applauds USTR For Defending U.S. Beef From EU Mistreatment

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Thursday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it will start the process of reinstating retaliatory tariffs on goods and products from the European Union due to the E.U.’s unfair treatment of U.S. […]

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A man who stabbed a family friend with a metal object during the school run has received a suspended sentence having spent almost two weeks in jail. Anvar Ghambari (39) attacked the victim in the […]

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 22 (UPI) — The family of slain singer Christina Grimmie has filed a lawsuit against the concert promoter and owners of The Plaza Live following her death at the venue. According to […]

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Ken Worsham, a senior vice-president at Bumble Bee Foods, will plead guilty to price-fixing charges, as part of the US government’s ongoing antitrust investigation of the US tuna industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. […]

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

MONTREAL — A retired Quebec judge who says he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his disabled wife has failed in an attempt to be freed from prison while the verdict is reviewed. Lawyers for Jacques […]

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A new law proposed in South Carolina could prevent people in the state from accessing online pornography. According to the Charlotte Observer, the bill would require anyone selling computers or other devices that connect to […]

European court says the government cant spy on your internet history

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The controversial bill that gave the government extra powers to trawl through your internet history has just been termed illegal by the European Court of Justice. The EU’s highest court has ruled in a judgment […]

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

RED DEER, ALTA.—A judge who came under fire from Alberta’s appeal court for ruling a rape complainant in a sexual assault case consented after tiring from fighting off her attacker has decided to take early […]

Touching Video Tribute Gives Thanks to Firefighters Who Saved Their Town

December 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

These North Carolina communities would have been toast if it weren’t for firefighting teams from 24 different states surging in to extinguish a rampant wildfire blaze. The Party Rock Wildfire consumed almost 8,000 forest acres […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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American known as ‘Godfather of Grass’ arrested in Montreal

NCBA Applauds USTR For Defending U.S. Beef From EU Mistreatment

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

European court says the government cant spy on your internet history

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

Touching Video Tribute Gives Thanks to Firefighters Who Saved Their Town