The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled unanimously in McDonnell v. United States that former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell's conduct did not constitute an "official act" sufficient to support his corruption conviction. McDonnell was...

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-3 in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt that a Texas law imposing certain requirements on abortion clinics and doctors creates an undue burden on access...

Recent measures taken by Brazil's interim president, Michel Temer , are "negative steps for a country known for its solid commitment to freedom of opinion and expression," according to a joint statement by UN Special...

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Saturday announced that search companies must abide by new internet regulations. The CAC stated that search companies must produce results in line with national interests and must clearly...

Cameroon's parliament voted on Wednesday for the country's penal code to punish men and women for adultery under equal terms. Though adultery was already a criminal act for both genders, the penal code previously punished women for...

The White House announced on Friday a series of programs aimed at ensuring that former prisoners have better resources to transition back into the community. The administration said that improving education and job opportunities can reduce...

The government of Kuwait filed a lawsuit in Swiss court on Thursday against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) seeking $1 billion in damages for its suspension of the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee (KOC). The IOC has...

Department of Defense (DOD) officials said on Friday that the Pentagon will announce the repeal of its ban on openly transgender service members on July 1. Each branch of the US Armed Forces will be adopting policies...

Russia's lower house of Parliament, the State Duma, passed a number of counter-terrorism amendments on Friday. Dubbed the "Yarovaya Law" after their key drafter, the anti-terror laws ban proselytizing, preaching and praying outside...

The American Civil Liberties of Northern California filed a lawsuit Friday against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for allowing religious agencies taking in refugees to refuse female immigrant minors access...