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Chinese Man Jailed For Nine Months For Selling VPN Software

September 4, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man who sold VPN software via a website has been sentenced to nine months in prison by China’s Supreme People’s Court. The decision, handed down earlier this year but only just made public, notes […]

YouTube-MP3 Settles With RIAA – Site Will Shut Down

September 4, 2017 World Justice News 0

YouTube-MP3, the world’s leading YouTube ripping site, has agreed to shut down indefinitely and hand over its domain to the RIAA. A private settlement agreement, including an undisclosed payment, will end the copyright infringement lawsuit […]

Jail term for man who illegally shared nuclear technologies

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

An American man has been sentenced to two years in jail for illegally helping China develop its nuclear power programme. Szuhsiung Ho, aka Allen Ho, helped Chinese efforts to develop nuclear power for almost 20 […]

Teenager jailed for Hyde Park mass water fight stabbings

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

A teenager who stabbed two men during a mass water fight in London’s Hyde Park has been jailed for 14 years. Joshua Clements, 19, attacked the men as violence broke out when thousands of people […]

Court blocks Texas law punishing ‘sanctuary cities’

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

A US federal judge has halted a new Texan immigration law on “sanctuary cities” just two days before it is scheduled to go into effect. The bill aimed to force local law enforcement to obey […]

Andy Carroll robbery: Man guilty of targeting West Ham striker

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been found guilty of trying to rob footballer Andy Carroll of his £22,000 wristwatch as the striker drove home from West Ham’s training ground. Jack O’Brien, 22, had denied attempting to rob […]

Nine G4S staff at immigration removal suspended

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

G4S has suspended nine members of staff from an immigration removal centre near Gatwick Airport, following a BBC Panorama undercover investigation. The programme says it has covert footage recorded at Brook House showing officers “mocking, […]

Kenya presidential election cancelled by Supreme Court

September 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

Kenya’s Supreme Court has annulled the result of the last month’s presidential election. Citing irregularities, Chief Justice David Maraga said a new vote should be held within 60 days. The election commission had declared […]

Thai beach murders: National Crime Agency unlawfully shared data

August 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has admitted unlawfully handing information to Thai police investigating the murders of two British backpackers. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo were found guilty of killing Hannah Witheridge and David Miller […]

CeX hack: Two million customers warned as retailer hacked

August 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

Two million customers may have had their personal details stolen from electronic retailer CeX after its systems were hacked, the firm said today. CeX, which runs the WeBuy electricals buying and selling website, sent out […]

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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Chinese Man Jailed For Nine Months For Selling VPN Software

YouTube-MP3 Settles With RIAA – Site Will Shut Down

Jail term for man who illegally shared nuclear technologies

Teenager jailed for Hyde Park mass water fight stabbings

Court blocks Texas law punishing ‘sanctuary cities’

Andy Carroll robbery: Man guilty of targeting West Ham striker

Nine G4S staff at immigration removal suspended

Kenya presidential election cancelled by Supreme Court

Thai beach murders: National Crime Agency unlawfully shared data

CeX hack: Two million customers warned as retailer hacked