The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Wednesday refused to rehear Governor Rod Blagojevich's corruption case. In 2013 Blagojevich was found guilty on 18 charges of corruption in his second trial and ultimately sentenced...
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Human Rights Watch on Wednesday criticized Egypt's new counterterrorism law saying it infringes on freedom of the press. The new law also gives prosecutors the power to detain suspects without a court order. The HRW...
The Palestinian government on Wednesday defended its record after documents were leaked claiming officials have attempted to misuse public funds. It is reported the documents reveal efforts to fund a private neighborhood complex for government officials, pay...
South Korean Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday reported that Kim Jong-un executed North Korea's Vice Premier by firing squad earlier this year. The South Korea news agency cited an unnamed source which claims...
The Israel Defense Ministry on Wednesday jailed an Israeli extremists for sixth months with no charges or formal trial. It is reported that Mordechai Meyer was sent to jail in as an effort...
The US Senate on Tuesday approved a new bill that provides an extension of American commercial space laws. Sponsored by Texas Senator Ted Cruz and other Senators from both parties, the U.S. Commercial...
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have created a new tribunal to prosecute those involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in the Ukraine last July. The new tribunal was...
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance banning high-capacity gun magazines. The new rule will take effect in one year and provides a 60-day widow to allow citizens to legally...
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Wednesday announced the federal indictment of Dylann Roof, the man charged with killing nine black church members attending Emanuel AME Church in Charleston last month. Roof has been...
The Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal on Wednesday suspended the trial of former Chadian leader Hissène Habré on charges of crimes against humanity, torture and war crimes.The suspension of the trial is reportedly due...
