UN tribunal to rule on detained frigateOn December 15 the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will hand down a ruling on the Argentinean frigate Libertad, which is being held in Ghana, , the Argentinean media reported citing a statement by judge Rudiger Wolfrum.13:21 30.11.2012
Federal officials to get extended social guaranteesA government bill has been submitted to the State Duma on the social guarantees for employees of a number of federal executive authorities.12:39 30.11.2012
Over 1,000 citizens file claim to close Japan's only nuclear power plantOver 1,000 people have filed a lawsuit with the Kyoto District Court against Kansai Electric Power Company’s Ōi plant, seeking to shut down Japan’s only operating nuclear reactors.12:14 30.11.2012
Ingosstrakh minority shareholders secure board nominationsThe Moscow Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has ruled to include representatives of PPF Investments, Ingosstrakh’s minority shareholders holding a 38.5 percent stake in the company, on the list of nominees for the company’s board.11:01 30.11.2012
London court releases former News International heads on bailAfter a brief hearing on Thursday, a London court released the former heads of the News International publishing house and a UK Ministry of Defense official, accused of corruption and conspiracy, on parole, the British media reports. The publishing house is part of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.10:42 30.11.2012
Leveson report urges self-regulation for British press“Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe.” In introducing his 2,000 page report on UK media practices, Lord Justice Leveson included the above Thomas Jefferson quote in order to illustrate the value of a properly operating press in safeguarding democracy.00:11 30.11.2012
Number of Russians ignoring alimony payments growsThe number of criminal cases related to alimony evasion pending at the Federal Bailiff Service, exceeded 71,000 in 2011, up from 61,000 in 2010.19:36 29.11.2012
EU court allows ECB to keep Greek files secretThe General Court of the European Union (GCEU) held Thursday the European Central Bank (ECB) was justified in refusing access to two documents relating to the current Greek economic situation.19:08 29.11.2012
YouTube considering its options on Russia's Pussy Riot video banGoogle’s YouTube will make a decision on blocking the Pussy Riot videos after it reviews a copy of the court ruling, the press service of Google’s Russian office told RIA Novosti.18:22 29.11.2012
Detained participant in Moscow May riots ready to partially admit guiltAlexandra Dukhanina, the first individual detained in the Moscow May riots case, is prepared to partially admit her guilt, but her case will not be heard under a special procedure.17:52 29.11.2012
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022