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Somali-born refugee charged in Canada ‘terror’ attack

October 3, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Somali-born refugee has been charged with five counts of attempted murder in connection with a weekend attack in Edmonton, Alberta. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, 30, also faces dangerous driving and weapons possession charges. Five people, […]

Canada: Five injured in Edmonton ‘terror’ incidents

October 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

Canadian police have confirmed they are investigating possible acts of terrorism after multiple incidents in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday night. They said a police officer controlling traffic at a Canadian Football League game was struck […]

Another arrest overnight as hunt for terror network continues

May 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

Counter-terror police investigating the Manchester Arena bombing have made a fresh arrest, taking the total number of people in custody to eight. A man was held in the Moss Side area of the city in […]

Ukraine brings Russia before the Court of Justice in The Hague

March 6, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Ukraine launches today its case against Russia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, when judges begin hearing Kiev’s request to order Moscow to halt support for pro-Russian separatists. Ukraine launched the […]

New York, New Jersey bomber to make court appearance

October 13, 2016 World Justice News 0

The man accused of multiple bombings last month in New York and New Jersey that injured more than 30 people is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Thursday since his Sept. 19 arrest. […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]