The International Court of Justice, the U.N.’s highest judicial body, is in the rare position of weighing in on a closely watched global conflict while hostilities are ongoing.
Tag: Decisions and Verdicts
Canadian Court Rules That Killings of Four Muslims Was Terrorism
Members of the Afzaal family were run down by a young man who harbored white supremacist beliefs and who targeted them because they were Muslim.
Families of Seoul Crowd Crush Victims Savor a Small Win
More than a year after revelry turned to disaster, three people have been found guilty for actions connected to the case. The bereaved hope this is only the start.
Nicolas Sarkozy’s Prison Sentence Halved to 6 Months
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France saw an appeals court uphold his conviction for illegally financing an election campaign, but he received a lighter sentence.
South Korea Court Convicts Three in Case Tied to Halloween Crush in Itaewon
A South Korean court found that the former officers had deleted an internal report that warned of safety risks ahead of Halloween celebrations.
Ricardo Martinelli Vows to Run for President of Panama From Nicaraguan Embassy
Convicted of money laundering, Ricardo Martinelli, a conservative ex-president who had planned to run again, has sought refuge in the embassy of leftist and autocratic Nicaragua.
Prince Harry Gets Damages in Hacking Case and Calls Out Piers Morgan
After settling his privacy claims with Mirror Group Newspapers, the prince criticized Mr. Morgan, saying the former editor of The Mirror “knew perfectly well what was going on.”
Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
The researcher had sued two writers for libel and slander over comments about his work. The jury awarded him damages of more than $1 million.
Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
The researcher had sued two writers for libel and slander over comments about his work. The jury awarded him damages of more than $1 million.
Canadian Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Passing Along State Secrets
Cameron Ortis was convicted of passing state secrets to men under police investigation, but his motives remain unknown. He said it was all part of an international mission he could not disclose.