Putin slams US Magnitsky law as 'unfriendly'Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the United States adoption of the Magnitsky Act is a consequence of intrigue in domestic politics, saying that the U.S. authorities speak of the reset in Russian-U.S. relations, but in fact only worsen them.17:18 13.12.2012
US court dismisses claim against Tymoshenko for lack of jurisdictionA US federal judge on Wednesday granted former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s motion to dismiss Universal Trading & Investment Co., Inc.’s (UTICo) $18.3 million claim against her for lack of jurisdiction.12:51 13.12.2012
Ukrainian prosecutor’s US visa revoked over Tymoshenko case - reportUkrainian Deputy Prosecutor General Renat Kuzmin’s long-term US visa has been cancelled in what has been seen by some as a sign of political pressure on those spearheading the prosecution of the country’s former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.12:15 12.12.2012
Critics say HSBC deal shows money laundering paysThe US Justice Department announced Tuesday that HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, would pay the fine as part of a deferred-prosecution agreement to settle allegations that it transferred money through its US operations for Mexican drug cartels and nations deemed rogue states by Washington, including Iran.09:31 12.12.2012
Strauss-Kahn settles lawsuit with hotel maidFormer International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and a New York City hotel maid who accused him of attempting to rape her have agreed to settle her civil lawsuit against him.10:03 11.12.2012
Russia vows to retaliate against US Magnitsky billRussia will take retaliatory measures in response to the US legislature's decision to adopt new laws imposing sanctions against certain Russian individuals believed to have been connected with the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian presidential aide said on Sunday.18:08 09.12.2012
Marijuana possession now legal in WashingtonOn Thursday Washington State became the first state in America where it is legal to possess marijuana for adult recreational use, and hundreds of people celebrated shortly after midnight by lighting up and smoking joints together under Seattle’s iconic Space Needle.19:50 06.12.2012
Russian authorities pursue former MP hiding in America for questioningThe Russian authorities are determined to interrogate former State Duma lawmaker Ashot Yegiazaryan, who is accused of fraud and who is hiding in the United States.12:57 06.12.2012
Russian sentenced to 2.5 years for fraud in United StatesThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California has sentenced Russian citizen Sergei Bugayev to two and a half years in prison for fraud.11:21 05.12.2012
Prosecution and defense enter sentencing bids for ZdoroveninUS federal prosecutors have requested 51-63 months' imprisonment for confessed Russian fraud Vladimir Zdorovenin, while Zdorovenin's defense attorney has requested 24 months, according to motions filed by each party in the past week. Zdorovenin's sentencing date is set for December 7.14:15 04.12.2012
Strauss-Kahn and hotel maid to settle: AP reportFormer head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the hotel maid whose accusations of sexual assault wounded his reputation and derailed his career, are close to settling their civil suit and countersuit.17:58 30.11.2012
Disputes over formulations delay examination of Magnitsky list bill in USThe U.S. Senate's consideration of the bill on Magnitsky list has been delayed by ongoing disputes among senators regarding the phrasing of one sentence in the document. On November 16, an overwhelming majority of U.S. House representatives voted in favor of passing the "Magnitsky Act", punishing Russian officials deemed to have violated human rights.15:15 29.11.2012
New York State Court of Appeals suspends Argentina's payment of debtsThe New York State Court of Appeals has suspended the federal court ruling which obligated the Argentinean government to pay over $1.3 billion to "holdout creditors" as an immediate one-time payment of the country's debt obligations made 11 years ago.13:45 29.11.2012
US Federal Court orders tobacco giants to repent for liesA US federal court ordered Philip Morris and several other major tobacco companies to issue specific and highly graphic corrective statements on five topics about which the companies had lied in recent decades.15:29 28.11.2012
Russian oligarch Chigirinsky’s ex-wife claims a decade of brutal abuse: reportRussian oligarch Shalva Chigirinsky savagely abused his ex-wife Tatiana Panchenkova for years, The New York Post reported Monday citing a civil claim filed by Panchenkova last month in a Connecticut court.19:02 27.11.2012
Recording of investigation into Kennedy's murder lay on shelf for 49 yearsThe only color recording of the investigation into the murder of 35th U.S. President John Kennedy has been found in a Texas couple's kitchen cupboard.13:29 22.11.2012
Aggrieved employee amends RICO Act complaint against BPFollowing a US federal court's dismissal of her claim under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act against BP, aggrieved former employee Lillian Borich amended her complaint, recounting with greater detail the facts that gave rise to her federal claim against the oil giant.14:19 21.11.2012
Key figure in high-tech export case released on bail in New YorkRussian citizen Viktoria Klebanova, who was arrested in Texas in connection with the case of Arc Electronic's illegal shipping of sophisticated microelectronics to Russia's military and intelligence agencies, has been released on $250,000 bail, with a $30,000 deposit submitted in cash, under the ruling of a New York court.11:48 20.11.2012
Atheists find new ways to spread their message in USIn the latest US courtroom battle between Christians and non-believers, a federal judge in the state of California on Monday denied a bid by a group of churches to force city officials in Santa Monica to allow private holiday displays – including an elaborate Christmas nativity scene – in a public park.10:09 20.11.2012
Russia calls shenanigans on Magnitsky list and vows to reactThe Magnitsky list is just for show and will have no practical effect on the visa regime between Russia and the United States, Mikhail Margelov, chairman of the Federation Council's International Affairs Committee, said.11:45 19.11.2012