Russian businessman Pisarev wins superyacht case in LondonThe London High Court held in favor of wealthy Russian businessman Kirill Pisarev on Thursday in a case involving a disenfranchised yacht brokerage’s claim for commission on the sale of his superyacht, according to court documents obtained by RAPSI.18:42 15.04.2014
Russian lawmakers approve bill on private duty-free delivery regulationThe State Duma on Tuesday adopted a bill in the first reading giving the Russian Government the power to regulate the duty-free delivery of parcels containing private use goods.17:38 15.04.2014
Austria investigates money laundering case against UkrainiansThe Vienna prosecutor’s office is investigating several Ukrainians, some of them with close ties to the country’s former government, on suspicion of money laundering, Reuters writes, citing statements made by the Austrian law enforcement agencies.16:48 15.04.2014
Ukrainian court upholds suspension of Russian TV channelsThe District Administrative Court of Kiev on Tuesday declined to revoke the temporary suspension of four Russian TV channels in Ukraine, RIA Novosti reported from the courtroom.16:09 15.04.2014
Ukraine officially recognizes Crimea as “occupied territory”The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) on Tuesday adopted legislation recognizing Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, both of which were recently reunified with Russia, as “temporarily occupied territories.”15:50 15.04.2014
Ukraine moves for greater decentralizationThe Ukrainian government plans to amend the constitution in order to the decentralize governmental authority, according to a statement issued by the Ukrainian Regional Development Ministry Tuesday.14:42 15.04.2014
Lawsuit on alleged IMF loan to Ukraine dismissedThe Moscow Commercial Court has dismissed a civil lawsuit against the Russian officials that allegedly did not take action to prevent the International Monetary Fund from using the funds provided by Russia for a loan to the Ukrainian government, an act the plaintiffs claim is illegal, the court told RAPSI.14:07 15.04.2014
Indian Supreme Court recognizes third genderIndia’s Supreme Court recognized on Tuesday the existence of a “third gender” status, BBC News India reported.13:40 15.04.2014
Russian NGOs "foreign agent" trial moved to May 23The Zamoskvoretsky District Court postponed until May 23 the consideration of the claims challenging the Moscow prosecutor's office's order instructing Memorial Human Rights Center, the GOLOS Association, the Public Verdict Foundation and JURIX organization to register as "foreign agents" in line with the controversial NGO law, RAPSI reports from the courtroom Tuesday.13:21 15.04.2014
Boy’s head found in home of newly released Pakistani cannibal brothersA boy’s head was discovered Monday in the home of two Pakistani brothers that were recently released after serving out two-year prison sentences for cannibalism, Pakistani news outlet The Express Tribune reported.12:54 15.04.2014
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