JAN
16
2014

Romania court finds immunity law unconstitutional

The legislation was passed by Romanian lawmakers on December 9. However, the US, along with the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Romanian president Traian Basescu and opposition lawmakers criticized the vote, calling the law "a step away from transparency and rule-of-law."

JAN
16
2014

N.S.A. devises radio pathway into computers

While most of the software is inserted by gaining access to computer networks, the N.S.A. has increasingly made use of a secret technology that enables it to enter and alter data in computers even if they are not connected to the Internet, according to N.S.A. documents, computer experts and American oficial.

JAN
16
2014

U.S - Court fines former Wells broker $5.6 million for Burger King trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that a U.S. federal court approved its motion for a default judgment against Waldyr Da Silva Prado Neto, a Brazilian citizen who worked for Wells Fargo Advisors at the time of the incident.

JAN
15
2014

China doctor gets suspended death sentence for trafficking newborn babies

Zhang Shuxia, 55, an obstetrician in northwestern Shaanxi province´s Fuping county, was found guilty of selling the babies for as much as 21,600 yuan ($3,600) each between 2011 and 2013, the court in Weinan city said.

JAN
15
2014

U.S. appeals court strikes down FCC net neutrality rules

The Federal Communications Commission´s open Internet rules, also known as net neutrality, required Internet service providers to give consumers equal access to all lawful content without restrictions or tiered charges.

JAN
14
2014

UN rights expert urges Kenya to respect indigenous peoples

Kenyan authorities have repeatedly and unsuccessfully attempted to force the Sengwer to resettle in other areas since the 1970s.

JAN
14
2014

Liberia justice minister suspended by Supreme Court

The ruling cited Tah´s decision to grant "compassionate release" to journalist Rodney Sieh, who was jailed last year in connection with a libel case, as the reason for its ruling and her suspension.

JAN
14
2014

Japan´s Suntory buys maker of Jim Beam bourbon

The company also holds the rights to bottle Pepsi and Schweppes in some countries.

JAN
14
2014

Inquiry into abuse in NI children´s homes and borstals begins

It was set up by Northern Ireland´s power-sharing executive to investigate allegations dating from 1922 to 1995.

JAN
14
2014

Nigeria president signs anti-gay legislation

The law bans same-sex marriage and criminalizes homosexual associations, societies and meetings and carries a punishment of up to 14 years imprisonment.

JAN
13
2014

Morocco considers amending rape law

This practice is currently encouraged in countries such as Morocco and India, where the loss of a woman´s virginity out of wedlock is said to bring shame upon the family.

JAN
13
2014

U.S - Utah same-sex marriages to be recognized by federal government

This announcement comes a day after Human Rights Campaign wrote a letter to Holder arguing that "there is simply no reason for the United States government not to extend federal recognition" to those who were legally married.

JAN
13
2014

U.S - Supreme Court to hear streaming television copyright case

Aereo charges users a monthly fee to view broadcast TV channels on the users´ computers or mobile devices.

JAN
13
2014

UN urges Brazil to investigate prison violence

The video, sent on Tuesday, was allegedly sent by a state prison worker´s union to draw attention to the state´s neglect of the penitentiary system. According to former president Jose Sarney, delays in the country´s legal system have created prison overcrowding, which has resulted in an increase in prison violence.

JAN
13
2014

U.S - Federal appeals court rules Apple did not infringe on Google patents

Motorola Mobility, newly acquired by Google in the attempt to gain their patents, claimed on appeal that Apple had infringed on several of their patents, particularly one involving data delivery.

JAN
10
2014

Egypt court convicts 113 Muslim Brotherhood supporters in three trials

Bail was set at 5,000 Egyptian pounds (USD $720) allowing the convicted to remain free from prison while they appeal the verdict.

JAN
10
2014

Human rights activists urge Iran president to end persecution of gays

The letter states that prior to his election, Rouhani made promises to allow greater individual freedoms to Iranians, and calls on the president to repeal its anti-LGBT laws.

JAN
10
2014

U.S - Utah governor directs Cabinet not to recognize same-sex marriages

This directive comes as a result of Monday´s decision by the US Supreme Court to temporarily block the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in the state of Utah.

JAN
10
2014

U.S - New York governor proposes medical marijuana pilot program

Cuomo´s plan states that the pilot program "will allow qualified eligible participants to seek relief for their symptoms in a safe and legal manner, while also evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of a medical marijuana system" and noted that the findings of the program will help create future policy.

JAN
10
2014

France OKs sales of medicine derived from cannabis

France’s Health Ministry said in a statement Wednesday that sales of Sativex, produced by Britain’s GW Pharmaceuticals, will be allowed for the treatment of muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis.

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