APR
23
2014

U.S. - Georgia same-sex marriage ban challenged

The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of a widow and three same-sex couples.

APR
23
2014

Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban

In a 6-2 ruling, the court said voters there had the right to prohibit public universities from taking race into account in admissions decisions.

APR
23
2014

Future of the internet debated at NetMundial in Brazil

The country´s president, Dilma Rousseff, organised the two-day NetMundial event following allegations the US National Security Agency (NSA) had monitored her phone and emails.

APR
22
2014

Kyrgyzstan parliament approves amendments on spreading false information

Under the new amendments, which lawmaker Eristina Kachkarova said are not meant to target journalists or media outlets, those found guilty of intentionally spreading false information through media outlets will face a fine of up to $4,000 or a jail sentence of up to five years.

APR
22
2014

Iowa Supreme Court: Mother needed court approval of vasectomy for mentally disabled son

The court held unanimously that a vasectomy is a "major elective surgery," as well as a "nonemergency major medical procedure" that required court approval despite the mother´s legal guardianship of her son.

APR
22
2014

Ukraine asks ICC to investigate protester deaths

The possible crimes committed within Ukraine include acts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Earlier this year the Ukrainian parliament began to ask the ICC to open

APR
22
2014

U.S. - Judge upholds New York state gun law

The plaintiffs, a group of gun rights activists, argued that the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (SAFE Act) infringes upon rights granted by the state constitution.

APR
22
2014

Obama picks former Clinton lawyer Eggleston as new White House counsel

“Neil brings extraordinary expertise, credentials and experience to our team,” said President Obama in announcing the appointment.

APR
17
2014

UN rights expert urges UK to improve responses to violence against women

Violence against women is currently one of the most prevalent international human rights issues.

APR
17
2014

Iraq government temporarily closes Abu Ghraib prison

A government official reportedly announced wednesday, however, that the prison´s closure was temporary until security issues can be resolved.

APR
17
2014

UN report finds rights violations in Ukraine

The report indicates that corruption remains one of the chief problems in Ukraine, generating much of the unrest and conflict in the nation.

APR
17
2014

U.S. - Federal appeals court upholds EPA regulations

The decision may have the effect of shutting down certain coal-fired plants due to the costs of complying with the EPA rule. However

APR
17
2014

NYPD disbands controversial Muslim surveillance program

The Demographics Unit, established in 2003, utilized plainclothes detectives to map communities both inside and outside New York City, tracking the movements and conversations of Muslim individuals

APR
16
2014

U.S. - Federal judge blocks Massachusetts ban on painkiller Zohydro

Judge Rya Zobel stated that because Zohydro´s use had been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this determination preempts any state law banning use of the drug.

APR
16
2014

Italy court orders Berlusconi to perform community service at center for elderly

The order was requested by Berlusconi, a three-time prime minister, media magnate and billionaire, as a way to serve the remaining year of a four-year sentence, the first three years having been covered by amnesties. Berlusconi, 77, is legally considered too old to serve prison time and would have been subjected to house arrest had he not consented to community service.

APR
16
2014

Massachusetts regulator says phone-service firm runs pyramid scheme

William Galvin, Massachusetts´ secretary of state, said that TelexFREE Inc offered fraudulent and unregistered securities in the state while making false promises to potential participants that they could get rich quickly.

APR
16
2014

Ukraine crisis: EU and US mull further Russia sanctions

EU foreign ministers said on Monday they would expand a list of names targeted by EU sanctions.

APR
16
2014

India Supreme Court recognizes legal status for transgender people

In so ruling, the court ordered that the government ensure that transgender people are not discriminated against and are eligible for government jobs and education in the same way as it does with other minority groups.

APR
15
2014

UN urges peaceful solution in Ukraine

Sources indicate that the militias seek to limit the government´s power, which, they assert, has subscribed to western influence. The militias are demanding autonomy or Russian annexation.

APR
15
2014

U.S. - Federal judge rules Ohio must recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages

The court found that the state´s refusal to recognize such marriages violates the Due Process Clause, Equal Protection Clause and Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution.

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