In symbolic rulings, Moscow was again blamed for the downing of Flight MH17 in 2014 and for an array of war-related human rights violations, including the transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
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European Court Holds Russia Responsible for Downing of Flight MH17
In symbolic rulings, Moscow was again blamed for the downing of Flight MH17 in 2014 and for an array of war-related human rights violations, including the transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
European Court Holds Russia Responsible for Downing of Flight MH17
In symbolic rulings, Moscow was again blamed for the downing of Flight MH17 in 2014 and for an array of war-related human rights violations, including the transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Jared Kushner Targets Albania’s Adriatic Coast for Luxury Tourism
Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?
Italy Sends Boat to Albania With Migrants Who Were Bound for Italian Shores
The plan was heralded by the Italian government as an innovative model to manage and deter immigration, and criticized by human rights groups.
Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.
Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.
Swiss Court Acquits Belarusian in Opposition Leaders’ Disappearance
Lawyers for the relatives of the three victims who vanished in 1999 said they planned to appeal the decision.
Turkey Considers Leaving Domestic Violence Treaty Even as Abuse Surges
The European pact, signed in Istanbul in 2011, was intended to protect women but has become a target for populist leaders who claim it threatens “traditional families.”
E.U. Court Rules Poland Must Suspend Disciplinary Panel for Judges
It was another setback for the governing party’s bid to control the courts, which European officials called a grave threat to Poland’s democracy.
Greek Refugee Camps Are Near Catastrophe, Rights Chief Warns
Conditions in overcrowded, unsanitary camps on the Aegean Islands have turned into “a struggle for survival.”