International Law - Page 7

Soccer December 20, 2022

European court deals blow to Super League claim of illegal UEFA monopoly

The breakaway European Super League was announced last April by twelve clubs across England, Spain and Italy in news that sent shock waves through the sport.

China December 13, 2022

Trial for Chinese Communist Party critic Jimmy Lai postponed nearly a year after lawyer's visa denied

Chinese Communist Party critic Jimmy Lai will not stand trial for national security charges until September of 2023 due to ongoing challenges with his British lawyer's visa.

Saudi Arabia December 7, 2022

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing

A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his alleged role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

United Kingdom November 17, 2022

World-renowned plastic surgeon facing medical tribunal for sex with patients

Dr. Olivier Branford is appearing before a UK medical tribunal in Manchester after he had sex with three patients. Branford could lose his medical license for his conduct.

Israel November 15, 2022

Israeli defense minister calls US investigation into journalist's killing a 'grave mistake'

Reports in Israel claim that the FBI is going to investigate the killing of a Palestinian-American journalist. Israel's defense minister said the investigation was a 'grave mistake.'

Joe Biden November 12, 2022

Biden mistakenly thanks Colombia for hosting ASEAN summit in Cambodia

President Biden repeated a previous gaffe while speaking at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Saturday, confusing host country Cambodia and Colombia.

Iran October 25, 2022

Iran using child soldiers in attempt to stop protests as Biden administration urged to sanction regime: report

Ongoing protests in Iran have reportedly cause the regime to begin using child soldiers in an attempt to quell demonstrations, a potential violation of international law.

Digital Originals October 7, 2022

China’s secret police have invaded American shores: human rights advocate

Laura Harth of Safeguard Defenders warns that China's reported police service stations abroad are expanding the communist regime's international footprint.

Pope Francis September 24, 2022

Pope Francis names new Vatican prosecutor after predecessor's retirement

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Gian Pero Milano, the chief prosecutor of Vatican City, after nearly a decade of service to the Holy See.

Israel July 19, 2022

Israeli group levels torture accusations against the Palestinian Authority, group submits claim to ICC

An Israeli-based group has filed a submission with the International Criminal Court alleging the Palestinian Authority tortures Palestinians.

World April 7, 2022

Turkey halts trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi killing

A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia.