2017 – Page 7 – World Justice News

Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide over Bosnia war

November 22, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic has been found guilty of genocide for some of the worst atrocities of the 1990s Bosnian war. Known as the “Butcher of Bosnia”, he faced 11 charges, including crimes […]

Graduate with 2:1 sues Oxford for £1m

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

An Oxford graduate’s failure to get a top degree cost him a lucrative legal career, the High Court has heard. Faiz Siddiqui alleges “inadequate” teaching on his modern history course resulted in him getting a […]

Uber concealed huge data breach

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Uber concealed a hack that affected 57 million customers and drivers, the company has confirmed. The 2016 breach was hidden by the ride-sharing firm which paid hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete the data. The company’s […]

UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

The UK’s Intellectual Property Office has today published advice on so-called ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’. Noting the importance of ensuring that copyright holders get paid, the IPO warns that ‘Kodi boxes’ and ‘Android TV boxes’ present […]

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

German police have recovered more than 100 items stolen from John Lennon’s estate, including three diaries. The diaries were put on display at Berlin police headquarters with other items including a tape recording of a […]

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

US TV host Charlie Rose has been fired by CBS News following sexual harassment allegations. An email to staff said the presenter’s employment had been “terminated… effective immediately”. It said the move followed the revelation […]

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Around 50 drug-driving prosecutions have been dropped because original test results may have been “manipulated”. More than 10,000 cases, including violent crime, may have been affected, police chiefs said. They probed Randox Testing Services in […]

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

November 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Charles Manson, the notorious head of a cult which he directed to commit murders, has died in hospital aged 83. He was admitted to Bakersfield hospital in California earlier this month, US media reported. In […]

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

The top nuclear commander in the US says he would resist any “illegal” presidential order to launch a strike. Air Force Gen John Hyten, said as head of the US Strategic Command he provided advice […]

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A body has been found in the hunt for missing teenager Gaia Pope. Dorset Police said they were “confident” that the remains on land near Swanage were those of the 19-year-old, who has been missing […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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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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Year: 2017

Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide over Bosnia war

Graduate with 2:1 sues Oxford for £1m

Uber concealed huge data breach

UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope