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News Fifth Circuit sends Enron lawsuits back to state court
Fifth Circuit sends Enron lawsuits back to state court
Joe Shaulis
September 9, 2008 10:11:00 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday revived the possibility of several state-law claims against individuals and entities connected to Enron Corp. by ruling that...

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Serbia parliament ratifies EU association agreement
Joe Shaulis
September 9, 2008 08:19:00 am

The Serbian National Assembly on Tuesday ratified a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) to guide it toward accession to the European Union (EU) [official website; JURIST...

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Russia prosecutors move to ban ‘South Park’ broadcasts
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 12:48:00 pm

The Moscow Prosecutor General's Office filed a motion Monday to ban the US animated series South Park , alleging it violates children's rights under international law. In a press release , the...

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Georgia presents argument against Russia before International Court of Justice
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 10:36:00 am

Attorneys representing the Georgian Republic appeared before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Monday seeking emergency orders to stop the alleged killing and mass displacement of citizens in the breakaway regions of South Ossetia...

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News France politicians attack decision to delay trial during Ramadan
France politicians attack decision to delay trial during Ramadan
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 10:08:00 am

French politicians are criticizing a court's decision to postpone a Muslim suspect's trial on armed-robbery charges during the holy month of Ramadan , arguing that it violates France's constitutional separation of church and state. The Court of Assizes...

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US blogger pleads not guilty to insulting Singapore judge
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 09:14:00 am

US blogger and attorney Gopalan Nair appeared in the Singaporean Supreme Court Monday and pleaded not guilty to insulting a public servant. Nair is on trial for accusing a judge of "prostituting...

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Church of Scientology faces criminal fraud charges in France
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 08:10:00 am

A French judge on Monday ordered the Spiritual Association of the Church of Scientology (ASES - Celebrity Centre) to appear before the Paris Magistrates Court to face criminal charges. ASES has...

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Three judges reappointed to Pakistan high court
Joe Shaulis
September 5, 2008 03:26:00 pm

Three judges ousted from the Pakistani Supreme Court by former President Pervez Musharraf took new oaths on Friday. Justices Mian Shakirullah Jan, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Syed Jamshed Ali rejoined the court ...

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News Mexico Supreme Court orders Wal-Mart to stop paying workers in store vouchers
Mexico Supreme Court orders Wal-Mart to stop paying workers in store vouchers
Joe Shaulis
September 5, 2008 11:27:00 am

The Mexican Supreme Court of Justice on Thursday ruled that Wal-Mart de Mexico may not pay employees in part with vouchers redeemable only at its stores. The court...

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San Francisco mayor puts ID card program on hold
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September 5, 2008 09:45:00 am

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has postponed implementation of a program to issue identification cards giving city residents access to government services without regard to immigration status. A mayoral spokesman said Thursday...

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Trial of Saddam Hussein begins

On October 19, 2005, former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was put on trial for crimes against humanity committed during his time in office. He was convicted and sentenced to death on November 6, 2006. The execution took place on the following December 30. Learn more about the Trial of Saddam Hussein from the US Law Library of Congress.

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