Spain high court charges judge Garzon with abuse of power in Franco probe
The Spanish Supreme Court on Wednesday charged National Court judge Baltasar Garzon with abuse of power for the investigation of war crimes allegedly committed under Francisco...
Spain high court rules Garzon can face charges for Franco probe
The Spanish Supreme Court on Thursday denied an appeal by National Court judge Baltasar Garzon , ruling that he may be formally charged for exceeding his jurisdictional...
Spain should repeal its 1977 amnesty law that bars investigation and prosecution of crimes committed under the Franco regime rather than "prosecuting a judge seeking accountability for past abuses," Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Friday....
Spain court rules judge Garzon may have exceeded authority in Franco probe
A Spanish Supreme Court judge ruled on Thursday that National Court judge Baltasar Garzon may have exceeded his jurisdictional authority when he launched an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed...
The US Senate on Thursday approved a measure raising the federal borrowing limit by $290 billion. The bill was passed pursuant to recommendations by officials at the US Treasury Department that additional funding was necessary...
Former Uruguay military chief sentenced to 25 years for homicides during dictatorship
Former Uruguay military dictator and army chief Gregorio Alvarez was convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday for his role in 37 homicides during the country's 1973-1985 military rule . Alvarez, who...
US terrorism financing laws violate Muslim charities' rights: report
US anti-terrorism laws are hindering Muslim charities and violating the constitutional rights of practicing Muslims, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) . Entitled "Blocking Faith, Freezing Charity," the report...
Sotomayor returns detailed questionnaire to Senate committee
US Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday returned a Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaire regarding her prior judgments, financial status, potential conflicts of interest, and various other details...
Obama warns against partisanship in Sotomayor confirmation process
US President Barack Obama rebuked Republicans who would oppose his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court Saturday in his weekly address. The president predicted failure for...
US Senate votes to block FCC reinstatement of Fairness Doctrine
The US Senate on Thursday voted 87-11 to approve an amendment that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine . Under the doctrine, which was...
