Chinese Court Sentences Ringleaders of World’s Largest Software Counterfeiting Syndicate

The Futian People’s Court in Shenzhen, China, handed down sentences to 11 ringleaders of the world’s largest software counterfeiting syndicate today. The sentences, ranging from 1.5 to 6.5 years, include the longest sentences handed down for this type of crime in China’s history. Read more

Mexican Government Extradites 10 Major Drug Defendants to the United States

Today, the Mexican government has extradited 10 major drug defendants to the United States. Those defendants, whose charges are listed separately below, are accused of being associated with some of the most notorious Mexican drug trafficking organizations, including the Gulf Cartel, the Arellano Felix Organization and the Sinaloa Cartel. Read more

U.S. Treasury Buys $3.4 Billion in Preferred Shares From Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp has announced that it has completed the sale of approximately $3.4 billion in preferred shares to the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (”CPP” or “Program”). Read more

‘Russian Movement Against Illegal Immigration’ Ready to ‘protect’ Citizens From Migrants

Activists from the Russian Movement Against Illegal Immigration (MAII) are ready to take measures against labor migrants from the CIS countries who may be ‘tempted’ to become criminals after they lose their jobs due to the financial crisis. Read more

According to Numerology, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is Going to be a Mother Soon

We all know that many fans are waiting with bated breath for the Bachchan baby. Looks like the hopes and dreams of fans and the family in particular will be coming true soon. Read more

Man Found a Mile Off English Shore After Losing His Way Whilst Walking His Dog

A large scale search for a man who became disorientated in fog in Merseyside whilst walking his dogs this morning has now been concluded after he was located a mile offshore and transferred to hospital. Read more

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