Iran hangs Swedish-Iranian over attack that killed 25 people: Reports

Iran executed Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for “terrorism” on Saturday, according to the judiciary.

Moscow to expel Western diplomats involved in subversive activity in Russia

Western diplomats involved in subversive activities in Russia will be expelled from the country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a commentary circulated on Monday.

Donald Trump's indictment will 'divide' the US, Mike Pence says

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former US president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House.

Netanyahu apparently wants to stop controversial judicial reform

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will, according to several media reports, announce a halt to the controversial judicial reform on Monday morning.

Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant After Calls To Halt Reform

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after the latter called on the Israeli government to halt the controversial judicial reform that has sparked major nationwide protests, media reported on Sunday.

Borrell condemns Belarus for giving 'unjustified' prison sentences to 5 opposition figures in exile

The European Union on Tuesday condemned the "absurd" prison sentences delivered by Belarus against five opposition figures in exile.

Sweden blocks extradition of journalist sought by Turkish president Erdogan

Sweden’s Supreme Court on Monday blocked the extradition of an exiled Turkish journalist, a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm’s NATO membership.

Ex-cop sentenced to more than 7 years for role in storming US Capitol - The Jerusalem Post

A former Virginia police sergeant who joined Donald Trump's supporters in storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison on Thursday, a Justice Department spokesperson said.

Russian court fines former state TV journalist for anti-war posts - The Jerusalem Post

A Russian court fined former state TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova 50,000 roubles ($822) for "discrediting Russia's armed forces" in social media posts in which she publicly opposed Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Russia: Fate of Jewish Agency in hands of Justice Ministry - The Jerusalem Post

It is up to Russia's Ministry of Justice to take a decision on the fate of the Russian branch of the Jewish Agency, which helps Jews emigrate to Israel, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a TV interview on Tuesday.

Ukraine prosecutor opens criminal case against Russian official, military commanders- TASS

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Irina Venediktova on Monday said she opened a criminal case against Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Aerospace Forces Commander Sergey Surovikin and Head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces Igor Kirillov.

US top court reinstates death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber | Al Jazeera

The United States Supreme Court has reinstated convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence for his role in the 2013 attack that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others, ruling in favour of the federal government.

EU Justice Ministers To Discuss Investigation Of Events In Ukraine - Commissioner - UrduPoint

Heads of Justice ministries of the EU member states are gathering in Brussels on Friday to discuss sanctions against Russia and coordination of probes into events in Ukraine, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

Ex-S. Korean President Park Geun-hye set free - China.org.cn

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was set free Friday under a special pardon granted by the incumbent President Moon Jae-in, according to Yonhap news agency.

Saddam Hussein's Lawyers Say American Advisers Influenced Trial, Pressured Defence - Sputnik

The defence team of executed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein told Sputnik that American advisers took an active part in the trial, instructed the judges on which decisions to make, and pressured the lawyers.

US charges alleged ex-Taliban commander with killing US troops | Al Jazeera

United States prosecutors have charged an alleged former Taliban commander with terrorism-related offences related to the killing of American troops in Afghanistan in 2008.

Austrian Greens question chancellor’s ability to remain in office after he is placed under investigation for corruption, bribery — RT

 Austrian Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler of the Green Party has questioned the ability of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to remain in his position after the prosecutor announced the country’s leader would be put under investigation.

Detention of Ex-Bolivian President Anez Extended by Five Months, Daughter Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - A Bolivian judge has ordered to extend the pre-trial detention of former interim Bolivian President for another five months, Anez's daughter, Carolina Ribera, has announced.

Haiti's PM Replaces The Prosecutor Who Wanted Him Charged In The President's Slaying : NPR

A new chief prosecutor was sworn in Tuesday just hours after his predecessor asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and to bar him from leaving Haiti, a move that could further destabilize a country roiled by turmoil following the assassination and a recent major earthquake.

Haiti prosecutor asks judge to charge PM in president's death - EL ETOS UT

The investigations into the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise took an unexpected twist on Tuesday, as the country's top prosecutor has sought charges against Prime Minister Ariel Henry following his alleged involvement in the assassination of Moise.