Police: Santa gunman planned to kill more than 9 - Houston Chronicle
COVINA, Calif. — The man who killed nine people at his former in-law’s Christmas party while dressed as Santa Claus had plotted the attack several months ago and his hit list was longer than first thought. Police said Monday that Bruce Pardo

Official Age of Childhood Raised a Year - Digital Chosunilbo
The official age of a child specified under the Child Welfare Law will be revised from the current “under 18″ to “under 19″ from as early as the first half of next year. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs announced on Tuesday that the

Alabama AG’s office to review Smith situation - International Herald Tribune
MONTGOMERY, Ala. : The Alabama attorney general’s office is reviewing reports of alleged contact between Crimson Tide offensive tackle Andre Smith and a sports agent after the All-American was suspended from the Sugar Bowl. The attorney general’s

Insurers to hasten implementation of Workmen’s Compensation in 2009 - Businessday Online
Insurers would be strengthening its ties  with National Assembly Members in the New Year to hasten the passage into law of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, an aspect of insurance that has remained in the cooler for so long.  The umbrella body of

Campaigner Sara Payne becomes MBE - BBC News
Child protection campaigner Sara Payne has been made a MBE in the New Year Honours List for her tireless work to keep children safe from paedophiles. The 39-year-old has dedicated her life to fighting for better safeguards against sex offenders ever

Pakistan closes US, NATO supply route in Khyber to strike at militants - In-Forum
Pakistan suspended truck shipments of U.S. military supplies through the famed Khyber Pass on Tuesday after launching an offensive against militants who are trying to cripple Washington’s war on a resurgent Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan. The U.S