ARCHIVE January2023
The Netherlands adds protections against sexuality or disability-based discrimination to constitution – JURIST
The Dutch Senate Tuesday voted 56-15 to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and disability in a major victory for Dutch LGBTQ+ and disability rights activists.The […]
Pacific Island nations reiterate concern over Fukushima wastewater dump – JURIST
The Pacific Island Forum Wednesday expressed concern in a public seminar over Japan’s plans to discharge radioactive waste from reactors damaged in the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the Pacific Ocean over 40 […]
Philippines court clears Nobel laureate journalist of tax evasion charges – JURIST
The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals Wednesday acquitted Nobel-winning journalist Maria Ressa and her news website Rappler of tax evasion charges. According to the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), the maximum sentence […]
European Parliament president promises new transparency policies following bribery scandal – JURIST
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola Monday announced a series of reforms for Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).The possible reforms include increasing transparency through various measures such as a revolving […]
US Secretary of State imposes visa restrictions on Belarus officials for ‘undermining democracy’ – JURIST
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Tuesday announced visa restrictions on 25 Belarusian officials accused of repressing pro-democracy actors. The move, made under the authority of Presidential Proclamation 8015, responds to the Lukashenka […]
Greta Thunberg detained in Germany during coal mine expansion protest – JURIST
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg Tuesday was one of many protestors detained by police in Lützerath, Germany during demonstrations against the town’s demolition for the expansion of a nearby coal mine.The detainment […]
UK rail workers launch new strike action after failing to reach deal – JURIST
Two UK rail workers unions Tuesday announced strikes after failing to reach a deal with train operators. One of the unions, the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) announced two, […]
Germany calls for war crimes tribunal to prosecute Russia actions in Ukraine – JURIST
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Monday called for an international tribunal to prosecute Russian officials for war crimes and the crime of aggression in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Baerbock delivered the remarks […]
UK climate group challenges government decision to approve Cumbria coal mine – JURIST
Climate activist group, Friends of the Earth UK (FOTE), Monday released an application it filed to the High Court against the government for its decision to approve a new coal mine in […]
ReFi Blockchain Xrp Classic Completes Fair Launch and Aims for Decarbonisation
Carbon-free, eco-friendly regenerative finance (ReFi) blockchain Xrp Classic has completed its fair launch and aims to contribute towards an end goal of a decarbonised world. Xrp Classic aims to eventually integrate ReFi […]
Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST
The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]
Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST
Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]
Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST
The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]
Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST
Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]
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