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Yemen conflict: UN experts detail possible war crimes by all parties

August 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

UN human rights experts believe war crimes may have been committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen. In their first such report, they allege Yemeni government forces, the Saudi-led coalition backing them, and […]

Solihull murders: Mother and daughter stabbed to death

August 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A 49-year-old mother and her 22-year-old daughter have been stabbed to death in a street in Solihull. West Midlands Police said they were treating the deaths of the pair, who were found in Northdown Road […]

Florida shooting: Video gamers killed by rival at tournament

August 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

Two professional video gamers have been named by US media as the victims of a rival player in a shooting at an eSports tournament in Florida. Eli Clayton, 21, and Taylor Robertson, 27, were both […]

Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges, says UN

August 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A UN report has said top military figures in Myanmar must be investigated for genocide in Rakhine state and crimes against humanity in other areas. The report, based on hundreds of interviews, is the strongest […]

Australian rent-a-grave law to be reviewed

August 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

A controversial law in Australia’s New South Wales that allows graves to be “rented out” is going to a public inquiry, reports say. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the NSW government is going to review […]

Alex Salmond denies sexual misconduct allegations

August 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

Two people have made sexual harassment complaints against Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond, his successor Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. Ms Sturgeon said the complaints were made in January and were investigated through a process […]

Jeff Sessions: US attorney general hits back at Trump

August 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has responded to Donald Trump’s latest attack on him by insisting that the justice department he heads will not bend to political pressure. The apparent rebuke of Mr Trump came […]

Uganda’s Bobi Wine: Pop star MP charged with treason

August 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Ugandan MP and pop star Bobi Wine has been charged with treason in a civilian court shortly after a military court freed him. Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was immediately re-arrested […]

Pirate TV Box Seller Sentenced to 16 Months in Jail

August 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man from the UK has been handed a 16-month custodial sentence for selling set-top boxes pre-configured for piracy. Warren Gleave of Burnley, who pleaded guilty to offenses under the Fraud Act 2006 following a […]

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen admits campaign violation

August 21, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to violating campaign finance laws. He said he did so at the direction of “the candidate”, acting for the “purpose […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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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Yemen conflict: UN experts detail possible war crimes by all parties

Solihull murders: Mother and daughter stabbed to death

Florida shooting: Video gamers killed by rival at tournament

Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges, says UN

Australian rent-a-grave law to be reviewed

Alex Salmond denies sexual misconduct allegations

Jeff Sessions: US attorney general hits back at Trump

Uganda’s Bobi Wine: Pop star MP charged with treason

Pirate TV Box Seller Sentenced to 16 Months in Jail

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen admits campaign violation