NOV
26
2018

In 27-24 vote, Hong Kong lawmakers reject motion to consider same-sex unions

In a region where no country allows gay or lesbian couples to marry, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Thursday rejected a motion that could have paved the way to legalizing same-sex unions.

NOV
26
2018

German court rules VW must reimburse owner full price of car

A German court has ruled Volkswagen must reimburse the owner of a Golf the full original price of his vehicle bought in 2012, dealing a blow to the carmaker as the legal battles over its emissions cheating scandal drag on.

NOV
26
2018

High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to TV box apps

The High Court has ordered Internet service providers to block access to TV box applications that allow users to stream and download content like movies, TV shows and live sports channels.

NOV
26
2018

Citigroup, JPMorgan to pay $182.5 million to settle rate-rigging lawsuit

Citigroup Inc and JPMorgan Chase & Co will pay $182.5 million to settle U.S. investor litigation claiming they violated antitrust law by conspiring with other banks to rig a key European interest rate benchmark.

NOV
26
2018

China says WTO faces ´profound crisis´, urges reform

China on Friday urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to close loopholes and correct practices by some member states that damage global trade, warning of a “profound crisis” facing the institution’s existence.

NOV
23
2018

Judge strikes down Mississippi ban on abortions after 15 weeks

A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday struck down a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, ruling that it “unequivocally” violates women’s constitutional rights.

NOV
23
2018

South African community wins court battle over mining rights

High court orders government to get prior community consent before granting mining rights in Pondoland

NOV
23
2018

Visa, Mastercard offer tourist card fee cut in EU antitrust probe

Visa and Mastercard have offered to trim the fees merchants pay on card payments by tourists in the European Union in an attempt to stave off possible fines after a long-running antitrust investigation, people familiar with the matter said.

NOV
23
2018

EU, Britain agree draft deal on future relations

Britain and the European Union have agreed a draft text setting out a close post-Brexit relationship, though wrangling with Spain over control of Gibraltar must still be settled before EU leaders meet on Sunday in order to rubber-stamp the pact.

NOV
23
2018

Beijing to Judge Every Resident Based on Behavior by End of 2020

Citizens with poor scores will be ‘unable to move’ a step

NOV
23
2018

Property developers face new anti-money laundering, terrorism financing rules

As part of the new regulations, property developers will now be required carry out customer checks and report suspicious transactions.

NOV
22
2018

U.S. prosecutors probe Hyundai, Kia vehicle recalls - source

The DoJ is coordinating with the U.S. transport regulator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on the investigation

NOV
22
2018

Justice Department Reviewing Anti-OPEC Legislation, Official Says:US

NOPEC bill would give attorney general authority to sue OPEC

NOV
22
2018

China moves to let foreign insurers take control of joint ventures

The regulator is expected to publish its final guidelines as soon as the first quarter of 2019

NOV
22
2018

Federal judge finds female genital mutilation ban unconstitutional:US

the case against Jumana Nagarwala, a doctor accused of performing female genital mutilation on at least 9 girl

NOV
22
2018

South Africa Constitutional Court invalidates protest law

The court’s ruling confirmed the decision of the High Court of South Africa.

NOV
22
2018

Trump rows with US Supreme Court chief justice over bias claim

Chief Justice John Roberts, who rarely makes political statements, rebuked criticism of the courts by Trump, insisting that the judiciary is "independent."

NOV
22
2018

Facebook sued by Russian firm linked to woman charged by U.S.

Facebook did not respond to a request for comment.

NOV
21
2018

Société Générale to Pay $1.3 Billion to Resolve U.S. Sanctions, Money-Laundering Violations

Fines and penalties relate to U.S. allegations that the bank processed transactions connected to Iran, Sudan, Cuba and Libya

NOV
21
2018

Google threat to close Google News in the EU over ´link tax´ plan

Google will do to Google News in the EU what it did to Google News in Spain in 2014, company warns

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