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South Korea sues North for $35 mln over blown up liaison office

South Korea sues North for $35 mln over blown up liaison office

The suit lodged with the Seoul Central District Court, was the first the South Korean government had ever filed against North Korea.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine

Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine

Judges will begin reading the verdict at 1:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) at the high-security court next to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Thu Nov 17 2022
100-year-old former death camp guard to go on trial in Germany - Report

100-year-old former death camp guard to go on trial in Germany - Report

The district court of Neuruppin admitted the charges of accessory to murder in 3,500 cases, and the trial is slated to start in October.
Sun Aug 01 2021
Dutch court will not deliver verdict on defendants in MH17 case in 2021 - Judge

Dutch court will not deliver verdict on defendants in MH17 case in 2021 - Judge

The District Court of The Hague does not plan to pronounce sentences on the defendants in the MH17 crash case before the end of the year, as much work remains to be done.
Tue Apr 20 2021
In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'

In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'

A major symbolic victory in a country where the constitution defines marriage as being based on "the mutual consent of both sexes."
Wed Mar 17 2021
Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves

Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves

The Seoul Central District Court ruled the Japanese government must give 100 million won ($91,360) each to the 12 women who filed the lawsuits in 2013.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Trump campaign loses lawsuit seeking to halt vote-counting in Michigan - Judge

Trump campaign loses lawsuit seeking to halt vote-counting in Michigan - Judge

Michigan First District Court of Appeals Judge Cynthia Stephens rejected on Thursday the Trump campaign's lawsuit seeking to halt vote-counting in the battleground state.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Taylor Swift wins groping trial against DJ, awarded symbolic $1

Taylor Swift wins groping trial against DJ, awarded symbolic $1

Swift cried and hugged her mother as the verdicts were read in U.S. District Court in Denver and mouthed an emphatic "thank you" to members of the jury as they left the courtroom.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Taylor Swift in federal court over groping allegation

Taylor Swift in federal court over groping allegation

Swift, 27, is expected to take the witness stand during the trial in U.S. District Court to testify about the incident, which resulted in broadcaster David Mueller's firing from KYGO-FM.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Disney stole 'Zootopia,' writer claims in U.S. lawsuit

Disney stole 'Zootopia,' writer claims in U.S. lawsuit

Gary Goldman filed his copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing

Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing

Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Dozens dead, 40 wounded in blast at Pakistan court: police

Dozens dead, 40 wounded in blast at Pakistan court: police

At least ten people have been killed and 40 wounded after a suicide bomber attacked a district court in the Pakistani city of Mardan early Friday, police said.
Fri Sep 02 2016
3 M'sians face more severe punishment for parcel scam

3 M'sians face more severe punishment for parcel scam

The news portal said Hiu Sheng Fatt, Ooi Lun Xiang and Tee Jia Yong came to Singapore on July 14 this year to withdraw S$143,800 (S$1=RM2.99) - spoils of the scam - from Hui's UOB bank account.
Thu Jul 28 2016
E-Siap enables Penang Syariah Court to settle cases in a day

E-Siap enables Penang Syariah Court to settle cases in a day

With E-SIAP, clients can prepare their pleas on the computers that are provided at every high and lower district courts and print them for use.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Swedish court to decide on WikiLeaks founder's fate

Swedish court to decide on WikiLeaks founder's fate

A decision to cancel the warrant would be a step towards enabling Julian Assange to walk out of the Ecuadoran embassy in London.
Wed Jul 16 2014
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children

Australia moves closer to ban social media for children

Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned

Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned

Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast

The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours

UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours

UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated

JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated

Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars

Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024