Law & Justice
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Priest Fatally Injured by Falling Altar Cross in Guayaquil During Live Mass
6 days ago
Priest Fatally Injured by Falling Altar Cross in Guayaquil During Live Mass
The Guayaquil Archdiocese confirmed the death of the cleric in a statement released following the incident. The archdiocese expressed "deep…
Ecuador Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Livestreamed Mass
6 days ago
Ecuador Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Livestreamed Mass
The incident occurred during a live-streamed service, capturing the moment the heavy object fell. Footage reviewed by news outlets shows…
Explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court Kill One; High School Bomb in Rio Injures Ten
6 days ago
Explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court Kill One; High School Bomb in Rio Injures Ten
In a separate incident on Friday, a "homemade bomb" exploded at Instituto Sao Jose high school in Belford Roxo, a…
Costa Rica and El Salvador Sign Security Pact Amidst Regional Shift Toward Hardline Justice Models
7 days ago
Costa Rica and El Salvador Sign Security Pact Amidst Regional Shift Toward Hardline Justice Models
While the governments have characterized the pact as a vital tool for improving intelligence sharing and joint investigations, the specific…
Finnish Police Launch Preliminary Probe into Suspected Intrusions at MPs’ Homes
7 days ago
Finnish Police Launch Preliminary Probe into Suspected Intrusions at MPs’ Homes
According to statements from the Helsinki Police Department, the first reported incident occurred approximately one year ago. In these cases,…
JBC to Interview Five Justices for Chief Justice Post Ahead of Gesmundo Retirement
7 days ago
JBC to Interview Five Justices for Chief Justice Post Ahead of Gesmundo Retirement
The five applicants are SC Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, and SC Associate Justices Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Rodil…
Istanbul Mayor’s 402-Defendant Trial Begins Amid Disputes Over Political Motives and Due Process
1 week ago
Istanbul Mayor’s 402-Defendant Trial Begins Amid Disputes Over Political Motives and Due Process
The legal significance of the case extends beyond the individual charges, which include establishing and managing a criminal organization, bribery,…
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Citing Sovereignty and National Security
1 week ago
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Citing Sovereignty and National Security
The sanctions prohibit U.S.-based banks and companies from conducting business with the ICC. U.S. organizations and individuals are given six…
Polish Constitutional Tribunal Standoff Deepens as New Judge Takes Oath Without President
1 week ago
Polish Constitutional Tribunal Standoff Deepens as New Judge Takes Oath Without President
Under Polish law, a new TK judge must swear an oath before the president. However, after Berek was elected by…
Indonesia’s former anti-graft chief handed to prosecutors after gold seizure
1 week ago
Indonesia’s former anti-graft chief handed to prosecutors after gold seizure
The investigation intensified after police raids on July 8 and 9 at 12 locations in Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Bogor,…