US House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) sent a letter to the Justice Department Sunday seeking an investigation into the developing sex and ethics scandal involving Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) . Foley resigned Friday ...
Serbian constitution draft, approved by the Serbian parliament October 1, 2006, subject to the results of a national referendum. Read the full text of the draft in Serbian. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here....
Iran Freedom Support Act, HR 6198, signed into law by President George W. Bush, October 1, 2006 . Read the full text...
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has stayed the execution of seven Islamic militants sentenced to death for killing two judges in a car bomb attack last year after two of them appealed for clemency Friday. The militants,...
European airlines that transmit passenger data to the United States could face legal action or fines after EU and US officials failed to reach agreement by Saturday's court-imposed deadline on how to share passenger information ...
The Serbian parliament approved a new draft constitution for the country Saturday declaring Kosovo part of Serbia. The parliament's unanimous support for the draft, which still needs to be approved...
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Sunday approved a new 39-article constitution for the country drawn up by the military leaders who seized power from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a September 19 coup...
Iran Sunday condemned a bill signed into law by President Bush Saturday authorizing US sanctions against foreign governments that provide support for Iran's nuclear program or contribute towards the country's armament. The Iran Freedom Support...
Secure Fence Act of 2006, HR 6061, passed by the US Senate, September 30, 2006 . Read the full text of the bill . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here....
Australian Attorney General Philip Ruddock , speaking with reporters Friday after meeting with US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other American officials about the case of Australian Guantanamo detainee David Hicks , said it is...