A judge for the US District Court for the District of Connecticut on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Connecticut's new gun-control law , enacted in response to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School...

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in United States v. Woods , a case concerning an offsetting-option tax shelter, marketed to high-income taxpayers in the 1990s. The court was asked to determine...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday delivered a "mixed report" on human rights progress around the world , highlighting advances in some areas and alarm in others. "Alarm bells are...

The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a challenge by Liberty University to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) mandate requiring employers to...

Egypt's draft constitution was finalized on Sunday by a 50-member assembly, creating uncertainty about the country's election procedures. The draft dictates that elections are to take place within the first six months of the constitution's ratification. However, the draft...

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in two cases. In Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community the court was asked to consider whether tribal sovereign immunity bars a...

A US military judge has issued an order allowing for defense attorneys for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to photograph the scars on the ankles and wrists of their client. The order, unsealed last...

Hearings in a multi-million dollar class action suit against Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) began Monday before the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne. More than 43,000 ANZ customers have accused [AFP...

Spain's government approved draft legislation on Friday that would impose a fine of €30,000 (USD $40,800) for offenses such as insulting the government, burning the flag or protesting parliament without prior approval. It also sets...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said Monday that there is growing evidence that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the nation's ongoing...