The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Thursday that a state law banning executions for future sentences, but allowing them for past sentences is unconstitutional. Writing for the court, Justice Richard Palmer said...
A UK court on Monday dismissed a Spanish extradition request for Rwanda National Intelligence and Security Services head Karenzi Karake. Karake had been detained since his June arrest at a London airport, and the court ordered ...
Iraq's cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal by Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi to reduce the number of top political positions, decrease spending, and restart a corruption investigation program. A vice presidential position currently held by former...
US President Barack Obama on Monday announced a set of new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) power plant pollution regulations designed to improve air quality and reduce green house gas emissions. The so-called "Clean Power...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Attorney General Salem Saeed Kubaish announced Sunday that the country has indicted 41 people for attempting to organize a terrorist organization. According to the announcement , the suspects created the 'Al Manara Youth Group'...
China's Qingdao Maritime Court on Monday ruled that a lawsuit against ConocoPhillips China and China National Offshore Oil for a 2011 oil spill can proceed. The suit was brought by China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation [official...
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it has imposed a record $105 million penalty against Fiat Chrysler for its failure to provide a remedy and notices for 23 recalls...
The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously approved a nuclear agreement with Iran, lifting some economic sanctions in exchange for the country reducing its nuclear program...
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Monday signed into law the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act , limiting the ability of a woman to seek an abortion more than 20 weeks into her pregnancy. Proponents of the bill say...
The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina on Monday began hearing a challenge complaint, PDF; Advancement Project materials] to a North Carolina law limiting early voting and same-day voter registration. The...
