Russia rejects US allegation that Libyan banknotes seized in Malta counterfeit
Russia has rejected United States claims that Libyan currency worth over $1 billion seized in Malta are counterfeit,banknotes were printed…
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Hungary govt tightens asylum rules, migrant transit zones
Hungary government has tightened asylum rules,shut so-called migrant transit zones on its borders freeing some 300 refugees from prison-like conditions.
Russian President changes electoral law to allow remote vote
Russian President approved changes to the country’s electoral law, allowing Russians to vote electronically or by mail in future polls.
Bolivia minister arrested for ‘ventilator corruption’
Bolivia’s health minister arrested on suspicion of corruption related to the overpriced purchase of ventilators to fight COVID-19.
Saudi journalist family forgive killers, opening way to legal reprieve
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi family forgave his murders, paving the way for a reprieve for five defendants sentenced to death.
Britain introduces bolstered legislation for terrorism
Britain has introduced new bill in which terror suspects in the United Kingdom could have their movements monitored indefinitely.
Germany Constitutional Court limits power of spy agency
Germany Constitutional Court ruled that surveillance of telephones and internet traffic of foreign nationals abroad by the BND agency violates…
Online sex abuse rises in EU with during lockdowns
Online sex abuse of children in European Union has increased during the COVID-19 lockdown,the head of EU law enforcement agency…
Albanian national theatre Demolition sparks angry protests
Albanian authorities began demolishing national theatre after dragging away two dozen actors and activists, large crowd chanting “shame” and “dictatorship”.
Top court in Hungary confirms Roma unlawfully segregated, awards compensation
Top court in Hungary said that a Hungarian school unlawfully segregated minority Roma students for years, granting 100 million forints…
Indiana attorney general’s law license suspended over groping allegation
Indiana Attorney General license to practice law will be suspended over allegations he groped multiple women at a party in…
Poland plans to propose mail-only presidential election, sources say
Poland coalition plans to propose legislation to allow both postal and in-person voting in a presidential election postponed from last…
Saudi Arabia forms police unit to monitor lockdown violations
Saudi Arabia has formed a police unit to monitor violations of its coronavirus lockdown rules and has banned gatherings of…
New York Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned
New York state Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned next month, District Judge Analisa Torres ruled.
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
US Supreme Court begins historic session with arguments broadcast live
US Supreme Court begins historic session with live broadcast of teleconference arguments, after delays due to coronavirus.
Supreme Court in Israel discusses Netanyahu’s fate
Supreme Court in Israel began a two-day hearing to determine whether Netanyahu’s indictment on criminal charges disqualifies him from forming…
Malta plans to not let migrant ship dock, awaits EU deal
Malta plans to keep 57 rescued migrants aboard a private ship anchored just outside territorial waters until the EU finds…
European Commission started new legal case against Poland over muzzling judges
European Commission started new legal case and gave Poland two months to address concerns about controversial law introduced earlier this…
United States to recognise annexation of occupied West Bank
United States has decided to recognise annexation of occupied West Bank while Palestinians have expressed outrage at Israel’s annexation plans.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam sued by pastor facing fine
Virginia church filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Northam after police threatened the pastor with jail time or fine for…
Dubai employers must renew health insurance of workers
Dubai Health Authority has asked employers to not allow employee insurance to lapse and must renew health insurance at time.