MAY
8
2014

US AG investigating several financial institutions

To be clear no individual or company, no matter how large or how profitable, is above the law.

MAY
7
2014

Big Profits at Alibaba, but Filing Has Gaps

But despite a parade of impressive headline numbers, investors may find themselves struggling to see how real its earnings are.

MAY
7
2014

Thailand PM ordered to step down for abuse of power

The decision also removed several other cabinet members from their positions.

MAY
7
2014

UN rights office condemns Boko Haram for kidnappings

Spokesperson Rupert Colville warned the group about the "absolute prohibition" of sexual slavery under international law and that their actions could constitute crimes against humanity.

MAY
7
2014

Swearing off bad language: Russia bans cussing in films, books, music

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on a new law Monday that bans swearing at arts, cultural and entertainment events in the country.

MAY
6
2014

Egypt court denies bail for Al Jazeera journalists

Al Jazeera English Journalists Mohamed Fahmy, Peter Greste and Baher Mohamed, are charged with falsifying news and association with the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that the current government has declared a terrorist organization.

MAY
6
2014

U.S. - Ohio judge orders reinstatement of hormone treatment for transgender inmate

Whitney Lee had been receiving hormone treatments since 1999 until the state stopped her treatments in 2012.

MAY
6
2014

U.S. - Supreme Court to rule on Telecommunications Act, health care benefits in collective bargaining agreements

The court shall determine whether a state or local government document determining that an application to place, construct, or modify a personal wireless service facility has been denied, without providing any reason for the denial, satisfies the requirement that a denial of a petition be explained "in writing."

MAY
6
2014

U.S. - Supreme Court rules prayer allowed at town meetings

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in 2012 that the New York town´s practice amounted to an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.

MAY
6
2014

U.S. - Supreme Court rules mortgage fraudster required to repay loan amount

The banks took mortgages on the homes, and, when Robers failed to repay, the banks foreclosed.

MAY
5
2014

U.S. - DOJ announces settlement with eBay in antitrust suit

The deal between the two parties bars the company from engaging in any type of non-compete agreements with other companies that would potentially restrict hiring or recruiting.

MAY
5
2014

Obama to ask AG Holder to investigate death penalty issues

The statement comes after the recent botched execution of Oklahoma inmate Clayton Lockett, which President Obama called "deeply troubling."

MAY
5
2014

UN urges death penalty moratorium in US

US President Barack Obama called for an investigation into the application of the death penalty throughout the US on Saturday, calling Lockett´s execution "deeply troubling."

MAY
5
2014

Vatican seeking to limit responsibility for child sex abuse before UN

The universal governing structure of the Catholic church has insisted that their obligation to protect against torture does not extend worldwide, but instead within the confines of the small Vatican City.

MAY
5
2014

Samsung ordered to pay Apple $119.6m

A jury in California delivered its verdict in a federal court in San Jose on Friday in the latest lawsuit involving the two tech giants.

APR
30
2014
APR
30
2014

U.S. - Oklahoma death row inmate dies after botched adminstering of lethal injection

According to the state corrections department, 13 minutes after administering the drug cocktail Lockett regained some level of consciousness at which point doctors called off the execution.

APR
30
2014

U.S. - Ohio couples challenge same-sex marriage ban

The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, challenges the constitutional prohibition against same-sex marriage, approved by voters in 2004.

APR
29
2014

Russia parliament approves Internet restricting bills

Critics of the draft laws affecting the Internet, which are expected to be signed by President Vladimir Putin soon and enforced in August, have expressed fear that the legislation is an attempt by Putin to silence opponents on the Internet.

APR
29
2014

Kenya president signs polygamy bill into law

The Marriage Act 2014 brings civil law in line with customary law, where some cultures allow a man to have multiple wives.

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