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US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

US ’s capital, senior administration officials have said. He is due to announce the controversial decision in a speech later. Mr Trump is also expected to approve moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to […]

Reality TV police officer killed on duty

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

Tributes have been paid to an on-duty police officer who died along with a 91-year-old woman following a crash on the A4 in Berkshire. PC James Dixon died after the motorcycle he was riding was […]

Man in court over alleged plot to kill British prime minister Theresa May

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of a plot to bomb Downing Street security gates and then kill Theresa May. Appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, […]

British expat faces Dubai jail for ‘witnessing’ hotel row

November 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

A young British expat faces prison after witnessing a fight in a Dubai hotel lobby, a campaign group says. Asa Hutchinson’s friends got involved in a row with a drunk Swedish man who had fallen […]

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping

November 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

Google is being taken to court, accused of collecting the personal data of millions of users, in the first mass legal action of its kind in the UK. It focuses on allegations that Google unlawfully […]

Russell murders: New evidence expected to cast doubt on Michael Stone’s conviction

November 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

New evidence is expected to emerge casting doubt on Michael Stone’s conviction for the Russell murders and implicating serial killer Levi Bellfield, BBC Wales understands. Lin Russell, 45, and Megan, six, were killed in 1996 […]

Court backs salesman’s claim for 13 years of holiday pay

November 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

A UK window salesman who did not receive a paid holiday for 13 years has been backed at the European Court of Justice in his landmark legal battle. Conley King worked for a sash window […]

War crimes suspect Slobodan Praljak ‘takes poison’ in court

November 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

A war crimes appeal hearing in The Hague has been suspended after the accused drank what he said was poison upon hearing the verdict. Slobodan Praljak was one of six former Bosnian Croat political and […]

Tampa serial killer: Howell Donaldson III arrested for 4 1st-degree murder charges

November 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

Howell Emanuel Donaldson III was detained Tuesday afternoon after a witness reported seeing him with a gun at a McDonald’s in Ybor City, investigators said. That tip led to police to arrest Donaldson and officers […]

Cohabiting couples warned of ‘common law marriage’ myths

November 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

Millions of unmarried couples who live together could be unaware of their rights if the relationship breaks down, a family law group has warned. Resolution carried out a survey which found two-thirds of cohabiting couples […]

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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US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Reality TV police officer killed on duty

Man in court over alleged plot to kill British prime minister Theresa May

British expat faces Dubai jail for ‘witnessing’ hotel row

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping

Russell murders: New evidence expected to cast doubt on Michael Stone’s conviction

Court backs salesman’s claim for 13 years of holiday pay

War crimes suspect Slobodan Praljak ‘takes poison’ in court

Tampa serial killer: Howell Donaldson III arrested for 4 1st-degree murder charges

Cohabiting couples warned of ‘common law marriage’ myths