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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–When voters nationwide go to the polls Tuesday, they’ll vote on the nation’s next president, but they’ll also consider a host of ballot initiatives pertaining to everything from abortion to “gay marriage” to embryonic stem cell research.

Capitalism has keeled over before our eyes. America is poised for its first-ever black President. Over 100 million marched this week to end world poverty. And in Malta, we are still arguing over whether to introduce divorce.

Wind farm project off to a bad start - Leo Brincat, MP (Labour), St Julian’s The government has been promising alternative energy since 1996. For confirmation, refer to a statement in 1996 by the then minister Francis…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - In a ruling that could send other alimony disputes to trial courts for clarification, New York’s top court says there’s no fixed definition of “cohabitation,” concluding it depends on what the couple meant in their separation and divorce agreements.

Sean Kavanagh believes his experience and background suit him well to be the next judge of the 16th District Court.

Britain’s first celebrity gay divorce was cleared by the courts yesterday when the comedian Matt Lucas was granted a legal separation from his partner in a case reported to be worth £15m.

Junior lyceums - Cabinet approves exams report - Claudia Calleja The Cabinet yesterday approved a report outlining long-awaited alternatives to the junior lyceum entrance examination system and a public…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - In a ruling that could send other alimony disputes to trial courts for clarification, New York’s top court says there’s no fixed definition of “cohabitation,” concluding it depends on what the couple meant in their separation and divorce agreements.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In a ruling expected to send other alimony disputes back to trial courts for clarification, the New York Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday there’s no fixed definition of “cohabitation,” concluding it depends on what a couple meant in their separation and divorce agreements.

A Utah prison inmate says he’s filed a federal lawsuit to overturn a law requiring him to pay $155 for a civil petition to dissolve his marriage.Jacob M. Kelsey argues judges can waive the civil fee for people who are poor and not in prison, but the law prevents them from doing the same for inmates, The Salt Lake Tribune reported Monday.Kelsey, 28, who earns about 30 cents an hour at his prison …