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
Hearings into Litvinenko case in London to form parameters of main inquiryThe two-day preliminary hearings aimed at finally forming the final parameters of the inquiry into the death of FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko start in London today.12:48 13.12.2012
Non-profit organization warned for violating NGO foreign agent lawThe Justice Ministry has issued a warning to the branch of the No to Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Foundation in Russian city Saratov for violating the law on foreign agents.12:22 13.12.2012
Investigative Committee follows May 6 riots trail to GeorgiaThe Investigative Committee will shortly be sending a request of assistance to Georgia with regards to the investigation of the case on organizing mass riots in Russia which were allegedly financed by Georgian politician Givi Targamadze.11:36 13.12.2012
Khodorkovsky's partner appeals to ECHR against denied moral damagesThe defense of Platon Lebedev, the jailed business partner of Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, has filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against the ruling which denied him moral damages for being illegally kept in custody.11:00 13.12.2012
ICTY sentences Bosnian Serb general to life imprisonmentThe International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has convicted a former senior commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, Zdravko Tolimir, of genocide and sentenced him to life imprisonment for his involvement in the killing of thousands of prisoners near the Bosnian town of Srebrenica in July 1995.10:26 13.12.2012
Opposition activist blamed for coup attempt to remain under arrestOn Wednesday the Moscow Basmanny District Court extended the detention of oppositionist Leonid Razvozzhayev, who was allegedly involved in preparing mass riots.18:13 12.12.2012
Saudi prince retrieves most of his rare birds from Russian environmentalistsSaudi Arabian Prince Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabeer has succeeded in reclaiming most of his rare hunting birds after Russian environmentalists demanded their seizure.17:51 12.12.2012
$185 million environmental lawsuit against Ukraine dismissedThe Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague fully dismissed Naftrac Limited's $185 million claims against Ukraine.17:03 12.12.2012
Russia to continue seeking Bout's extradition after appeals processThe Russian authorities will continue seeking the extradition of Russian citizen Viktor Bout who was sentenced in the United States to 25 years in prison after his appeal against his conviction has been considered.16:19 12.12.2012
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