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‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

The leader of the controversial Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea’s former first lady and other political funding offences. A court found that Han Hak-ja’s church gave […]

Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-PM assassinated while giving speech

July 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media. Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in […]

Japan reparations not the answer, former ‘comfort woman’ says

September 5, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Elizabeth Shim SEOUL, Sept. 4 (UPI) — Lack of progress on a fund set up in 2015 to assist former “comfort women” may be becoming too much to bear for victims who seek an official apology […]

Japan Executes Kenichi Tajiri For Murders

November 11, 2016 World Justice News 0

Kenichi Tajiri, 45, was executed by hanging at Fukuoka Detention Centre in Japan duyring the early hours of Friday. He was sentenced to death in 2012 for two murders committed in 2004 and 2011. The […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]