AUG
7
2014

Apple and Samsung agree to drop patent lawsuits outside US

The legal fights spanned about a dozen countries in Asia, North America and Europe.

AUG
7
2014

Russia to ban US, EU food imports as Putin orders sanctions retaliation

Putin signed a decree on Wednesday halting or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia, ordering his government to come up with a list of imports to be banned for a year.

AUG
6
2014

Michael Jackson hit with new child sex abuse claims more than five years after his death

The attorney for the Jackson estate, Howard Weitzman, has since responded to the claims, asking for Safechuck’s allegations to be dismissed.

AUG
6
2014

China accuses Audi and Chrysler of monopoly practices

Beijing imposes heavy duties on imported cars and parts, which manufacturers say ramp up prices for Chinese consumers.

AUG
5
2014
AUG
5
2014
AUG
5
2014
AUG
5
2014

Germany Blocks the Delivery of Military Parts to Russia

A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Berlin would be open to expanding the existing European Union sanctions to include already signed deals.

AUG
4
2014
AUG
3
2014

House passes $694 million border bill

The measure that passed Friday also included a change to a 2008 anti-trafficking law to make it easier to send home the unaccompanied children from Central American countries.

AUG
1
2014

Facebook´s Internet.org app gives Zambia mobile users free, basic Internet access

Among the services are Google, Wikipedia and AccuWeather as well as Facebook and Facebook messages.

AUG
1
2014

Ugandan Court Invalidates Anti-Gay Law

Although the legislation has wide support in Uganda, it has been condemned in the West and rights groups have described it as draconian.

JUL
31
2014

Banker bonuses can be clawed back for up to seven years - Bank of England

The new clawback rule will come into force next year and will apply to bonuses made on or after January 1, the Bank said.

JUL
31
2014

House Votes to Sue Obama for Overstepping Powers

In a 225-to-201 party-line vote, Republicans authorized the House to move forward with a lawsuit against Mr. Obama for his application of the Affordable Care Act, which they argue has been selective and intended to delay the law’s most undesirable aspects.

JUL
30
2014

Teen charged in teacher killing challenges law

The law requires that those 14 and over who are charged with murder must be tried as adults.

JUL
30
2014

Judges Block Abortion Curb in Mississippi

The panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that by imposing a law that would effectively end abortion in the state, Mississippi would illegally shift its constitutional obligations to neighboring states.

JUL
30
2014

Fourth Circuit Calls Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban “Segregation,” Strikes It Down

The judges of the 2–1 majority labeled the state’s ban “segregation” and held that, because it targeted a disfavored minority and implicated a fundamental right, it should be subject to strict scrutiny.

JUL
30
2014

EU and US impose sweeping economic sanctions on Russia

US president Barack Obama joined the EU in sharply escalating economic pressure on Moscow.

JUL
29
2014

Court orders Russia to pay $50 billion for seizing Yukos assets

Russia, whose economy is on the brink of recession, said it would appeal the ruling by the Dutch-based panel, which judges private business disputes.

JUL
29
2014

Congressman introduces bill to legalize marijuana oil

The introduction of the legislation coincides with a promise by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to create a state level pilot program for families whose children require access to medical marijuana.

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