Judge refuses to recuse himself from Politkovskaya murder caseJudge Pavel Melekhin on Tuesday refused to recuse himself from the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial, RAPSI reports from Moscow City Court.17:07 11.02.2014
Italy violated rights of Cosa Nostra convict by keeping him behind bars – ECHRThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Tuesday that Italy’s continued detention of a man convicted of aiding and abetting Italian “Mafia-type organization” Cosa Nostra violated his right to protection against inhuman and degrading treatment, as established by Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention).16:13 11.02.2014
Amicable agreement with Gazprom possible, Lithuania saysAn amicable agreement between Lithuania and Gazprom in a Stockholm Chamber of Commerce is possible if the terms of the agreement are better than the expected outcome of the arbitration, Nerijus Udrenas, the chief advisor on economic and social policy to the Lithuanian president said in an interview with radio station Ziniu radijas.15:36 11.02.2014
Bout associate Chichakli seeks acquittal, retrial following US convictionRichard Chichakli, alleged co-conspirator of Viktor Bout, has moved in the aftermath of a December conviction in US federal court for an acquittal, a new trial, or a stay of judgment, according to court documents.15:03 11.02.2014
ECHR turned down 90% of complaints against Russia in 2013The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2013 turned down 23,845 out of 24,100 complaints received against Russia, Russian Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev said on Tuesday.14:51 11.02.2014
Russian police to purchase $16.4mln worth of breathalyzers - reportThe Interior Ministry has drafted a bill that would allow the police to test pedestrians and passengers, in addition to drivers, for intoxication. To take advantage of the law, the ministry plans to purchase over 11,400 breathalyzers at 572 million rubles ($16.4mln).14:08 11.02.2014
Russian child protective services to seek diplomatic counsel on US orphan returnThe Pskov Child Protective Services will consult Russia's Ministry of Education and Science and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for advice on seeking the repatriation to Russia of orphan Kirill Kuzmin, whose older brother Maxim died in the US while under the care of his adoptive parents last year.13:53 11.02.2014
Kaspersky Lab uncovers cyber spying network in 31 countriesKaspersky Lab has uncovered a global cyber spying network that has been in operation since at least 2007, according to the statement Moscow-based antivirus and Internet security software company released on Tuesday.13:13 11.02.2014
Russian broadcasting holding fined for advertising Ponzi scheme"ProfMedia" broadcasting company was fined for 100,000 rubles for advertising the infamous MMM Ponzi scheme operation over the radio, Federal Antimonopoly Service reported on Tuesday.12:58 11.02.2014
Boston Bombing suspect Tsarnaev moves for trial date no earlier than Sep. 2015Following the recent decision by US prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the defense team has moved for the trial to start no earlier than September 2015, according to a status report filed jointly by the defense and prosecution Monday.12:13 11.02.2014
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