The court martial for seven Polish soldiers accused of killing six civilians in Afghanistan began Tuesday in Poland. The solders are being prosecuted for violating provisions of Geneva Conventions , which provide protection for...
The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed Wednesday that a UK Army officer was arrested in Afghanistan and returned to the London for questioning on suspicion of revealing secret information to a human rights...
The Manhattan Surrogate Court has ruled that the surviving partner of a same-sex marriage performed in Canada is entitled to inherit the estate of a deceased spouse. The decision issued late last week leaves...
International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Tuesday that Palestinian National Authority (PNA) president Mahmoud Abbas had petitioned the court to exercise jurisdiction over possible war crimes committed in the Gaza Strip, but indicated...
Some terror suspects living under control orders have managed to maintain contact with terror cells, the UK's counter-terrorism law ombudsman said in his fourth annual report Tuesday. Lord Carlile of Berriew [JURIST...
The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution encouraging European Union (EU) member states to assist the closure of the the Guantanamo Bay military prison by accepting former prisoners for resettlement....
Vice-chief of US Naval Operations Admiral Patrick Walsh will lead the assessment of operations at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, according to a Tuesday announcement by Pentagon Press Secretary, Geoff Morrell. Walsh...
The European Union (EU) has concerns over the legality of a "Buy American" provision in a US economic stimulus package , according to a letter sent Monday to US officials...
South Africa's Pietermaritzburg High Court announced Wednesday that the corruption trial of African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma and arms dealer Thint would be delayed until after the country's...
The California Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will hear oral arguments on March 5 in the three cases challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 , the ballot measure passed in November...