Several foreign governments have criticized the new law, which gives China broad powers to crack down on political crimes in the territory.
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Britain Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over Security Law
Several foreign governments have criticized the new law, which gives China broad powers to crack down on political crimes in the territory.
Egyptian Dissident Battles Extradition in Spanish Court
Mohamed Ali made videos critical of Egypt’s government, touching off protests. Now he is a target of that government, as President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt pushes to silence critics abroad.
Australia Halts Hong Kong Extradition Agreement and Extends Visas
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said visas for Hong Kongers already in Australia would be lengthened by five years, and suggested businesses should move from the city to his country.
South Korea Denies U.S. Request to Extradite Operator of Child Pornography Site
The Justice Department had sought to try Son Jong-woo after he was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia on money-laundering and other charges.
Fugitive Iranian Judge Dies After Fall From Hotel in Romania
The judge, on trial for bribery in Iran and known as a notorious jailer of journalists, plunged six stories in what is being called an apparent suicide.
Former VW Executive Is Arrested in Croatia in Emissions Case
A former Audi manager faces extradition to the United States on charges that he was part of a conspiracy to evade clean air regulations.
Extradition of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei CFO, Clears Major Hurdle
A Vancouver court ruled that fraud charges against Meng Wanzhou in the United States would constitute a crime in Canada, opening the way for her extradition.
Ex-Head of Australian Girls School Is Fit for Trial, Israeli Court Says
For six years, Australia has tried to extradite Malka Leifer to face charges of sexually assaulting her students but she claimed to be mentally ill.
Turkey Charges Pilots and Others Over Carlos Ghosn’s Escape
Prosecutors in Istanbul have completed an indictment against seven people, formally charging four pilots and an airline official of illegally smuggling a migrant.