2017 – Page 67 – World Justice News

Kim Dotcom petitions US Supreme Court over millions of dollars in seized assets

April 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

Kim Dotcom has petitioned the US Supreme Court in the hope of regaining control over millions of dollars in assets that were seized by the US Government. Dotcom’s legal team is challenging the finding that […]

Judge killed and a woman wounded in shooting

April 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

CHICAGO A Cook County judge was killed and a woman wounded in a shooting in the West Chesterfield neighborhood Monday morning, police said. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 9400-block of […]

Libor: Bank of England implicated in secret recording

April 10, 2017 zoshinuk 0

A secret recording that implicates the Bank of England in Libor rigging has been uncovered by BBC Panorama. The 2008 recording adds to evidence the central bank repeatedly pressured commercial banks during the financial crisis […]

Manus detention centre for asylum seekers to close by year’s end

April 10, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By MALUM NALU THE Manus detention centre for asylum seekers will be closed by the end of the year, according to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. However, neither he nor Prime Minister Peter O’Neill could […]

Gozo drugs inquiry did not seek testimony of ministers allegedly involved – Busuttil

April 10, 2017 zoshinuk 0

MALTA – A controversial inquiry into allegations of political interference into a Gozo drugs case did not even seek to interview two of the ministers allegedly involved, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil said today. The inquiry […]

Convicted murderer Dr. Martin MacNeill found dead at Utah State Prison

April 10, 2017 zoshinuk 0

DRAPER, Utah — A Utah doctor serving a term of up to life in prison for drugging and drowning his wife so he could carry on an affair with another woman was found dead in […]

Wonga data breach may have affected up to 270,000 customers

April 9, 2017 World Justice News 0

The payday loan firm Wonga has said up to 270,000 of its customers may have been affected by a data breach. The firm said it was “urgently investigating illegal and unauthorised access to the personal […]

2nd church attack in Egypt on Palm Sunday raises death toll to 37

April 9, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

By Hamza Hendawi, The Associated Press CAIRO — Egypt’s Health Ministry says an explosion at a church in the coastal city of Alexandria has killed 11 people, and wounded at least 35 others. It appeared […]

IPTV Piracy Ring Shut Down – Eight Arrested

April 9, 2017 World Justice News 0

Police in Spain have shut down a large IPTV piracy operation with help from Europol and Bulgarian authorities. The group was operating through two legitimate ISPs in Spain and Bulgaria, which were allegedly set up […]

Justin Trudeau in France to mark the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge

April 9, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

By Lee Berthiaume LILLE, France — Millions of Canadians will pause and bow their heads today as they mark the 100th anniversary of one of the most transformative events in their country’s history — the […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

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Year: 2017

Kim Dotcom petitions US Supreme Court over millions of dollars in seized assets

Judge killed and a woman wounded in shooting

Libor: Bank of England implicated in secret recording

Manus detention centre for asylum seekers to close by year’s end

Gozo drugs inquiry did not seek testimony of ministers allegedly involved – Busuttil

Convicted murderer Dr. Martin MacNeill found dead at Utah State Prison

Wonga data breach may have affected up to 270,000 customers

2nd church attack in Egypt on Palm Sunday raises death toll to 37

IPTV Piracy Ring Shut Down – Eight Arrested

Justin Trudeau in France to mark the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge