Tag Archives: jailed

Spain’s supreme court orders Catalan parliament speaker Carme Forcadell jailed unless and until bail is paid, while an investigation into charges of rebellion and sedition continues. CBC | World News

THE SCOT jailed for touching a man’s hip has been freed following a special order from the ruler of Dubai. Daily Express :: News Feed

A SCOT has been sentenced to three months in jail for touching a man’s hip in a Dubai bar. Daily Express :: News Feed

Spain’s constitutional court ruled that an independence referendum in Catalonia was unconstitutional, adding weight to government efforts to block the region from breaking away from the rest of the country but not persuading demonstrators demanding the release of two jailed separatist activists. CBC | World News

Spain moved closer on Monday to imposing direct rule over Catalonia to thwart its independence push as Madrid’s High Court signalled a hardening line by jailing the leaders of two of the largest separatist organizations. CBC | World News

People held demonstrations across Russia on President Vladimir Putin’s 65th birthday Saturday in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. CBC | World News

A GANG of migrants who carried out a string of raids across England and Wales during a three-month crime spree have been jailed. Daily Express :: News Feed

NEIGHBOURS celebrated Father’s Day this week, stirring up a whole heap of emotions for the residents of Ramsay Street and trouble wasn’t far behind. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed

An Indian judge sentenced a self-styled “godman” whose followers went on a deadly rampage after he was convicted of rape last week to 20 years in prison on Monday, but a shoot-to-kill order, curfew and heavy police presence kept protesters at bay. CBC | World News

A judge on Monday sentenced a flamboyant and controversial Indian spiritual guru to 10 years in prison on charges of raping two female followers. CBC | World News