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Iran ‘convicts British-Iranian woman of spying for Israel’

August 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

Iran’s judiciary says it has sentenced a British-Iranian woman and an Iranian man to 10 years in prison after convicting them of spying for Israel. The woman, who was named as Anousheh Ashouri, was also […]

Israeli ‘underworld’ figures shot dead in Mexico City ‘hit’

July 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A woman in a blonde wig is suspected of carrying out a hit on two alleged Israeli underworld figures in a busy restaurant in Mexico City. Alon Azulay, 41, and Benjamin Yeshurun Sutchi, 44, were […]

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM faces corruption charges

February 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

Israel’s attorney general intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. Avichai Mandelblit said Mr Netanyahu would face charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in connection with three cases, pending a […]

Israel police investigate ‘sex-for-judgeships’ allegations

January 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police in Israel have arrested a top lawyer as part of an investigation into claims that judicial appointments were traded for sexual favours. The lawyer has not been named and a gag order covers most […]

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 […]

Israeli soldier jailed for 18 months for killing Palestinian attacker

February 21, 2017 zoshinuk 0

An Israeli soldier who killed a wounded Palestinian attacker in a high-profile case that split opinion across the country has been jailed for 18 months. Sgt Elor Azaria was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting […]

Arrests after massive wildfires in Israel

November 25, 2016 zoshinuk 0

ISRAEL – Police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of arson after wildfires tore through Israel, causing thousands to be evacuated from homes. The arrests came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency and […]

Israeli PM Criticizes Human Rights Groups for Speaking Out against Military Occupation

October 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Two groups affiliated to the Israeli Peace Now movement, B’Tselem and Americans for Peace Now, were criticised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday for speaking against illegal Israeli settlements and occupation at a […]

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First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

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UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

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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 […]