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Paedophile Football Coach Barry Bennell Charged With Child Sex Offences

November 29, 2016 World Justice News 0

Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with eight offences of sexual assault against a boy aged under 14, prosecutors have said. The Crown Prosecution Service said it had received a file of evidence […]

Exiled Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych Appears As Witness In Court Over Protester Deaths

November 29, 2016 World Justice News 0

Ukraine’s exiled president, Viktor Yanukovych, has denied ordering police to shoot protesters as he appeared in court as a witness via videolink from Russia. Protests began in November 2013 after Mr Yanukovych decided to scrap […]

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro Has Died

November 26, 2016 World Justice News 0

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90 after a long battle with illness. The revolutionary leader’s death at 10.29pm on Friday was announced on state television by his brother and current […]

EU Denies Grants And To Demand Ukip Group Repay ‘Misspent Funds’

November 17, 2016 World Justice News 0

Ukip is likely to be asked to repay tens of thousands of euros by European parliament finance chiefs who have accused the party of misspending EU funds on party workers and Nigel Farage’s failed bid […]

Philippines Considering Leaving International Criminal Court

November 17, 2016 World Justice News 0

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he might follow Russia’s example and withdraw from the International Criminal Court, where his critics say he could be charged over the thousands killed in his war on drugs. […]

Police Discover They Killed A Serial Killer

November 17, 2016 World Justice News 0

Police may have unwittingly solved the mystery of a suspected serial killer after shooting dead a man who opened fire at officers in a chance encounter over an unpaid taxi fare. James Dale Ritchie’s weapon, […]

US Navy Defends $600m Piracy Lawsuit

November 17, 2016 World Justice News 0

In July, the U.S. military was accused of unlawfully installing ‘pirated’ copies of 3D virtual reality software onto hundreds of thousands of computers. Facing billions in potential damages, the Navy has now returned fire, accepting […]

Philando Castile Death – Police Officer Charged

November 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez faces three criminal charges for the killing of Philando Castile, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday. Choi said it was his conclusion that “use of deadly force by […]

Judge Orders Immediate Release Of Making a Murderer Brendan Dassey

November 14, 2016 World Justice News 1

A US judge has ordered the immediate prison release of Brendan Dassey, whose case featured in Netflix’s Making a Murderer documentary. The Wisconsin man’s murder conviction was overturned this summer, however, prosecutors are appealing. The […]

Policeman Murdered And Dissolved In Acid Bath By Breaking Bad Fan

November 14, 2016 World Justice News 0

A Breaking Bad fan who strangled a police officer during a bondage sex session and tried to dispose of the body in an acid bath has been convicted of murder. Stefano Brizzi, 50, admitted he […]

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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Paedophile Football Coach Barry Bennell Charged With Child Sex Offences

Exiled Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych Appears As Witness In Court Over Protester Deaths

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro Has Died

EU Denies Grants And To Demand Ukip Group Repay ‘Misspent Funds’

Philippines Considering Leaving International Criminal Court

Police Discover They Killed A Serial Killer

US Navy Defends $600m Piracy Lawsuit

Philando Castile Death – Police Officer Charged

Judge Orders Immediate Release Of Making a Murderer Brendan Dassey

Policeman Murdered And Dissolved In Acid Bath By Breaking Bad Fan