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...United Kingdom law enables homeowners to commit as much violence as necessary, but only in self-defense (e.g. you may knock a burglar unconscious, but not continue to beat him whilst he is harmless), which seems justified. However, it came under question when Hussein continued to attack once the burglar had left the home. Although strictly against the law, Hussein’s family had just been tied up and he acted under extreme distress and anxiety. To pursue a man down the street is not technically self-defense, but under the exceptional conditions, it’s clear that...

Author: By Olivia M. Goldhill | Title: Stolen Lives | 2/16/2010 | See Source »

...shows the dangers of too generous allowances in the name of self-protection. In the majority of states, a form of Castle Law is permitted which does not require crime victims to avoid violence, but essentially enables homeowners to “stand their ground” and attack burglars simply upon their intrusion into the home. The policy ensures that burglary is repayable by death, and has led to several questionable homicides that cannot be construed as self-defense. In 2006 a 72-year-old client threatened a 23-year-old prostitute with a gun. She grabbed...

Author: By Olivia M. Goldhill | Title: Stolen Lives | 2/16/2010 | See Source »

...women’s basketball game, Yale coach Chris Gobrecht’s face was as red as the ‘H’ on the center of the court. The Crimson (13-7, 4-2 Ivy), employing a lethal zone defense, stifled her Bulldogs’ offensive attack all night while creating plenty of offensive opportunities in the paint 94 feet away in a 88-65 win Friday at Lavietes Pavilion...

Author: By Evan J. Zepfel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women's Basketball Dominates Yale on Both Ends of Floor | 2/16/2010 | See Source »

...Crimson player scored Friday night, contributing to the balanced attack that is a big part of Harvard’s success. The Crimson also dominated the paint, outscoring the Bulldogs, 56-30, from close range...

Author: By Evan J. Zepfel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women's Basketball Dominates Yale on Both Ends of Floor | 2/16/2010 | See Source »

Kishenji, a top Maoist leader in the area, claimed responsibility for the attack in a call to a local television station. He said it was in retaliation for a recent security crackdown against the rebels...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Maoists Kill 24 Police in East India | 2/15/2010 | See Source »

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