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'Like putting the mafia in charge': Fears next Interpol chief will be pro-Kremlin candidate

Posted November 21, 2018 08:04:39 Politicians, activists and lawyers are calling for the establishment of a new international crime-fighting body as speculation mounts that Interpol's next president will be a senior Kremlin figure. Key points: Critics …

The International Criminal Court must investigate Maduro’s crimes in Venezuela

I often wonder if it would make any difference to the victims of the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela if the International Criminal Court did not exist. I’m afraid it wouldn’t. But if the ICC were to act in accordance with its mandate — not …

LRSAM production is picking up ! | MBDA tests new anti-ship missile | Australia is choosing GA’s Reaper

Americas The US Air Force is stocking up its missile inventory. The service is ordering 50 long range anti-ship missiles (LRASMs) from Lockheed Martin. The Lot 2 production effort is priced at $172 million. The LRSAM program started in 2009 with to goal to …

France: Let's make the internet safer. America, Russia, China: Let's go with 'no' on that

America has aligned with China and Russia to scupper a France-led initiative to improve the internet's security. However, French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to battle on. World leaders were meeting in France for the Paris Peace Forum, where …

Politics: China is locking up its Muslim minorities, and pushing Islamophobia to get Europe to do it too

The Chinese government is receiving more and more heat over its persecution of the Uighurs, a majority-Muslim ethnic minority in the country's west. Beijing is responding by trying to stoke Islamophobia in Western countries to justify its controversial …

Yemen at ‘Crucial Moment’, Says Special Envoy, Stressing Need for Political Approach to Ending Conflict

SC/13586 Security Council 8404th Meeting (PM) Country’s Delegate Details Government’s Actions to Relieve Humanitarian Situation Delivering impassioned pleas on behalf of 14 million civilians teetering on the edge of famine in Yemen, senior United …

Amid Continual Instability in Sahel Region, Senior Officials Tell Security Council Increased Funding Needed for Joint ...

SC/13580 Security Council 8402nd Meeting (AM) Against a complex backdrop of expanding terrorist threats and mounting hopelessness in Africa’s Sahel region, several senior officials today urged the United Nations and other partners to boost their …

What Happened When a Nation Erased Birthright Citizenship

The Dominican Republic deported an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people of Haitian descent over three years. Those left behind live in a state of institutionalized terror. This is a story about what happens when you limit birthright citizenship and stir up …

Irish 'lawyer for the Palestinian people' arrested for drunk, racist rant

Share on facebook Share on twitter An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, December 13, 2017.. (photo credit: REUTERS/REGIS DUVIGNAU) An inebriated woman who claimed to be an international lawyer and pro- …

President Weah Concedes? - Liberian Daily Observer

Writes UN requesting assistance to establish war crimes court for Liberia, as U.S. House of Representatives passes Resolution 1055 Credible reports reaching this newspaper suggest that President George Weah has finally conceded to calls for the …

Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2444 (2018), Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea, Renews Arms Embargo against ...

SC/13576 14 NOVEMBER 2018 Hailing the recent and historic rapprochements in the Horn of Africa, the Security Council today decided to lift the arms embargo, travel ban, assets freeze and targeted sanctions previously imposed on Eritrea, while …

This Week Around the World – Nov. 5–11:

Nov. 5 Saudi Arabia: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Nov. 5 the official launch to building the country’s first nuclear research reactor, alongside projects geared toward renewable energy, water desalination, genetic medicine and …

UK Foreign Secretary Says Saudis Pledge 'Rapid Progress' on Khashoggi Case

British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt has held talks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman (Twitter) Jeremy Hunt has warned Saudi Arabia it cannot be embroiled in another murder after 'frank' talks on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. …

Border tensions boil over as France 'dumps' migrants in Italy

Relations between Italy and France hit a new low this week, with Rome accusing French border guards of illegally crossing the border to "dump" unwelcome migrants inside Italian territory. On Monday, a delegation from the Italian interior ministry …

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com There could be no more devastating indictment …

For Whom The Bell Tolls; It Tolls For Thee - Liberian Daily Observer

Perhaps never in the history of Liberia since its founding in 1822 have church bells in the city of Monrovia tolled as they did on April 10, 1918 when a German submarine bombarded Monrovia. Several lives were reported to have been lost as a consequence of …

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in Saudi Arabia to demand answers over Jamal Khashoggi murder

Jeremy Hunt today came face to face with the Saudi King whose son is accused of ordering the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.  The Foreign Secretary became the first minister to visit Riyadh to confront the royal family over the killing of the …

Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh began a second hunger strike in prison on Saturday. FRANCE 24's ...

Claims that peacekeepers in Somalia shot dead four men spark inquiry

An investigation has been launched following reports that four unarmed men were shot dead at close range by peacekeeping troops in Somalia. Burundian troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) are alleged to have opened fire on four …

CCHR Continues Fight to Reform Mental Health Law in Campaign to Protect Children

CCHR has been working for years to create positive change in how the mental health law is applied to minors in order to protect children and parental rights. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida …

NY Assemblyman Clyde Vanel to speak at NYIT Conference

Learn about the new legislation for this emerging blockchain technology & how it impacts your business! NEW YORK , NY, 10018, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UPDATE: Assemblyman Clyde Vanel added to SEC Legal Panel to provide advice …

Graham & Borgese, LLP Expand Consumer Protection Practice to State of New Jersey.

The Law Offices of Graham and Borgese have moved into NJ, and hired a new attorney, to help consumers in the Garden State take on their creditors. JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY , UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorneys Kris …

Perrin Conferences Announces Featured Speakers for the New York Asbestos Litigation Conference

The New York Asbestos Litigation Conference will be held on December 4, 2018 in New York City. WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perrin Conferences, the leading national provider of joint plaintiff/ …

TV personality, actress, attorney, legal analyst Kelly Hyman joins Franklin D. Azar & Associates

DENVER, CO, USA, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelly Hyman Joins Franklin D. Azar & Associates. Kelly Hyman emphasis is in the areas of class action and mass tort litigation. Prior to joining Franklin D. Azar & Associates, …

Cohen & Grigsby Announces Firm Promotions

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been promoted to directors, effective January 1, 2019. • S. Curt Anderson is a …

Family Law Attorneys Donna Buttler and Ann Newman to be Featured on CUTV News Rario

AVON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divorce can be one of the most painful experiences any family will ever have to go through. What if there was an exceptional law firm that could make the trauma of divorce …

Cohen & Grigsby Supports Seventh Annual “Wills for Heroes” Event

NAPLES, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby will show its gratitude for veterans and other local “heroes” by participating in the seventh annual “Wills for Heroes” event on …

Final article in a series about technology & the legal profession published by Lawyer Richard Kranitz

Harnessing technology can greatly increase client satisfaction, save time and effort, and reduce the stress of practicing law in this fast-moving world. Office of Richard A. Kranitz (N/A:N/A) GRAFTON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: MGTI TRVN HTHT IGCC FIT SYF EIX: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of Important Class ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that class actions have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. If you suffered a loss you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that …

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NSANY) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Other OTC: NSANY).  Our investigation concerns whether Nissan has violated the federal securities laws and/or …

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages PSMT ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT).  Our investigation concerns whether PriceSmart has violated the federal securities laws and/or …

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for HAS, CPB and ACHC: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have until …

The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of APOG, COST, RYAAY and MGI

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. If you suffered a loss you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that …

The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of ALNY, CHGG, CWH, DY and ALGN

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. If you suffered a loss you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that …

Hagens Berman Reminds Dycom Industries (NYSE: DY) Investors of December 24, 2018 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP reminds investors in Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) of the December 24, 2018 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the pending securities class action.  If you purchased or otherwise …

Hagens Berman Reminds Acadia Healthcare Company (NASDAQ: ACHC) Investors of December 3, 2018 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP reminds investors in Acadia Healthcare Company (NASDAQ: ACHC) of the December 3, 2018 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the pending securities class action.  If you purchased or …

Hagens Berman Reminds Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) Investors of December 26, 2018 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP reminds investors in Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) of the December 26, 2018 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the pending securities class action.  If you purchased or otherwise acquired …

Hagens Berman Reminds Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) Investors of January 2, 2019 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP reminds investors in Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) of the January 2, 2019 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the pending securities class action.  If you purchased or otherwise …

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Futures Contract Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of JP Morgan Chase & Co. on behalf of investors who purchased or sold any NYMEX platinum futures contract, NYMEX palladium futures contract, …