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Strauss-Kahn to face trial over pimping charges - report

Former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dominique Strauss-Kahn will face trial over pimping charges arising from an alleged prostitution scandal.

19:04 26.07.2013

Pochta Rossii fined $11k for violating mail delivery terms

The courts of Moscow and Moscow region have fined Russia's postal service Pochta Rossii 360,000 rubles ($11,064) for violating mail delivery terms.

15:32 26.07.2013

Former president Morsi detained for 15 days

Deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi was arrested and detained for the duration of 15 days, Sky News Arabia reports. The arrest was made as a part of Egyptian Prosecutor General’s Office investigation.

13:59 26.07.2013

Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova's parole appeal rejected

The Supreme Court of Republic of Mordovia upheld on Friday a previous ruling to reject Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova's request for parole, RAPSI reports from the court.

12:58 26.07.2013

Pussy Riot's Tolokonnikova will not plead guilty

Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova stated during her parole hearing that she will not plead guilty to her hooliganism charge, and will continue to appeal her sentence.

11:21 26.07.2013

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025