French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at European court
The ECHR ruled that the French courts had violated the woman's right to respect for private and family life.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The verdicts will set a precedent for future litigation on how rising temperatures affect people's right to a liveable planet.
Tue Apr 09 2024
European rights court rules Dutch, Ukraine cases against Russia are admissible
The Netherlands argued that Russia played a key role in the downing of MH17.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Putin signs law on non-compliance with ECHR decisions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law on non-compliance by Russia with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Kremlin said Saturday.
Sun Jun 12 2022
EU court keeps Hamas on terrorism list, removes Tamil Tigers
The lower court had found that the listing was based on media and internet reports rather than decisions by a "competent authority".
Thu Jul 27 2017
Muslim girls must attend mixed swim class - European Rights Court
The ruling by the court was a first on the specific issue of religious beliefs versus school rules where sport is part of obligatory activities.
Tue Jan 10 2017
MH17 victim families sue Putin, Russia in European rights court
Families of victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, are suing President Vladimir Putin and Russia for Aus$10 million each.
Sat May 21 2016
Family of MH17 victim sues Ukraine
The mother of a victim of downed MH17 has begun legal proceedings against Ukraine at the European Court of Human Rights.
Sun Nov 30 2014
Pussy Riot case lodged with top Europe court
Two jailed members of punk band Pussy Riot have taken their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
Thu Feb 07 2013
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025