Chile's Supreme Court said Thursday that a judge who has been investigating allegations of tax fraud against former dictator Augusto Pinochet can begin an international search for secret bank accounts belonging to Pinochet. Judge...
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have forced a one-week postponement pf the vote on Alberto Gonzales' nomination as attorney general because Gonzales hasn't answered all of the committee's questions. Gonzales submitted written...
Two Russian men have unsuccessfully tried to register for a marriage certificate in Moscow in an effort to provide legal grounds to challenge the Russian family code . Next week, regional MP Edvard Murzin, who says he...
US District Judge Richard Casey has dismissed Saudi Arabia, its defense minister and its ambassador to the UK as defendants in the litigation stemming from September 11th terrorist attacks, ruling that all have immunity from litigation. Judge Casey is...
AP is reporting that the Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated the an amendment to the state's constitution that bans same-sex marriage.12:53 PM ET - In a unanimous decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated a state constitutional...
California prison officials executed three-time murderer Donald Beardslee Wednesday morning, the first execution in California in three years. Following a Board of Prison Terms recommendation , California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger denied clemency to Beardslee, saying: The state...
A British court martial has released over twenty pictures that seem to show British troops abusing Iraqi civilians. The photos emerged as three Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldiers are facing nine charges ...
AP is reporting that Ukraine's Supreme Court has said that the country's presidential election results can be published Wednesday, which will allow challenger Viktor Yushchencko to take office.8:35 AM ET - The Ukrainian Supreme Court ...
Adolfo Scilingo , the former Argentine naval officer on trial in Spain for committing genocide and crimes against humanity during Argentina's "Dirty War" , took the stand for the first time...
Iraqi officials said Tuesday that beginning January 29, all land borders will be closed for three days in an effort to increase security before the January 30 elections . The Iraqi Interim Government has also declared...
