judgecorp writes "The Chinese company Proview is taking its trademark case against Apple's iPad to the Californian Courts. The company acknowledges it sold the IPAD name to Apple, but denies Apple has rights in China, and has accused Apple of underhand tactics." Says the article: "Any kind of ban in China would obviously be a major headache for Apple, since that is where most of the iPads are manufactured. If Proview is successful, it would effectively stop worldwide distribution of the tablet, and delay the launch of the iPad 3."
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There are reports that as many as 25 Jordanian nationals have been kidnapped by tribesmen in Egypt.
choongiri writes "Elections Canada has just traced thousands of illegal phone calls made during the 2011 federal election to a company that worked for the Conservative Party across the country. The automated VOIP 'robocalls' appeared to be designed to stop non-Conservative voters from casting ballots in key ridings by falsely telling voters that the location of their polling stations had changed, causing them to go to the wrong location on election day. This news casts serious doubt on the legitimacy of Canada's Government. The Conservatives narrowly won their 'majority' by 6,201 votes in 14 ridings, with only 39% of the popular vote." For those as unfamiliar with the term "riding" in this context as I was, here's Wikipedia's explanation.
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Withdrawal of all foreign advisers announced after killing of two US military officers in Kabul's interior ministry.
Syrian Free Army blocks Syrian Red Crescent ambulances from entering area, in climate of "deep mistrust".
Rival sides refuse African Union proposal, as nation awaits vote to decide incumbent's quest for disputed third term.
Judges say too much time has passed for a verdict to be reached in trial of former prime minister, charged with bribery.
At least 25 people killed in suicide attack on southern presidential palace, hours after new president was sworn in.
Zimbabwe's president calls for peaceful elections while lashing out at gay rights activists at 88th birthday event.
Alleged fraud by a member of the royal family has provoked outrage in a country ravaged by financial crisis.
Officials say 93-year-old former South African president is "satisfactory condition" after planned medical check.
Troops conduct night operation to tear down compound where al-Qaeda chief was hiding when US Navy Seals killed him.
Garry Conille submits resignation as government divisions deepen over an investigation of ministers' citizenships.
Protester fatally shot near checkpoint, as Israeli police clashed with Palestinians near al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.
