Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency over Kumtor gold mine riots
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev has signed a decree declaring a state of emergency for the Issyk-Kul region, where rioters have barricaded the Centerra Gold Mine. Shamil Atakhanov, the Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the military and security agencies, has arrived at the site of the riots over the Kumtor Gold Mine to try and negotiate with the protesters.
Russian woman arrested in Canada complains of rights abuse
Marina Talashkova, a flight attendant from Yekaterinburg arrested in Canada on fraud charges in the United States, has appealed the court ruling rejecting her rights abuse claim.
Rosatom subsidiary successfully avoids Canadian proceedings
A Canadian court dismissed an appeal filed by Khan Resources Inc. challenging a lower court’s dismissal of its motion to validate, substitute or dispense with service of the statement of claim in a lawsuit against the Russian Atomredmetzoloto (ARMZ) uranium producer.
Canada may pull out of UN climate change convention
Canada may exit the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Liberal MP David McGuinty was quoted as saying by the Responding to Climate Change website on Friday.
Canadian Supreme Court approves Uranium One takeover by Russian uranium producer
The consolidation of a 100% stake in Uranium One Inc by Russia's ARMZ Uranium Holding has been approved by the Canadian Supreme Court, as well as by regulators in Russia, the United States and Australia, ARMZ said on Thursday.
Drama engulfs the Bolshoi as prima ballerina seeks refuge in Canada
Less than a month after Boshoi Ballet Artistic Director Sergei Filin nearly lost his vision in a brutal acid attack in central Moscow, it has been widely reported that the company’s principal dancer Svetlana Lunkina has sought refuge in Canada based on threats she and her family have purportedly faced in the aftermath of a business deal gone bad with artist Vladimir Vinokur.
Alleged Canadian spy sold secrets to Russia for $72,000
A Canadian naval officer on a court trial under espionage charges received almost $72,000 for passing classified information to the Russian military.
Kyrgyzstan aims to strip Canadian gold firm of tax status
Kyrgyzstan’s cash-strapped government wants to renegotiate its agreement with its largest foreign investor, Toronto-based Centerra Gold, and to end the company’s privileged tax agreement
Arbitration ruling expected in Mongolia uranium deposit case in 2014
An arbitration tribunal is expected to issue a decision in early 2014 on Khan Resources Inc.’s $326 million claim against the Mongolian government over its allegedly illegal expropriation of uranium deposit mines.
Canadian naval officer admits to espionage
A Canadian naval officer arrested on suspicion of espionage pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of selling secret information to a foreign country.
Russian air hostess detained in Canada for fraud to remain in custody
Russian flight attendant Marina Talashkova, who was arrested in Canada at the United States' request on suspicion of involvement in a multimillion-dollar internet scam, will remain behind bars.
Sister of Russian student beaten in Canada determined to file three lawsuits
The relatives of Denis Telyakov, a student who was beaten in Canada, are determined to file three lawsuits in a Canadian court.
Canadian company claims compensation for nationalization of Bolivian mine
Canadian mining company South American Silver is determined to seek compensation from Bolivia's government for nationalizing the company's Mallku Khota mine, according to a communique issued by the company.
Jurisdiction claim upheld for Khan Resources action against Mongolia
An international arbitration tribunal has upheld Khan Resources Inc.’s (Khan) assertion of jurisdiction over a $200 million claim against the Government of Mongolia.
Trapped in Canada Russian air hostess files bail plea
Lawyer for Russian flight attendant Marina Talashkova arrested in Canada upon the United States' request has applied for her release on bail.
Russia presses for early release of air hostess detained in Canada
Russia has insisted on the early release of stewardess Marina Talashkova, who has been detained in Canada on online fraud charges upon the United States' request.
Canadian Khan Launches Appeal in ARMZ Litigation
Khan Resources Inc. filed an appeal against the Ontario court's decision that dismissed Khan’s motion to validate, substitute or dispense with service of the statement of claim in a lawsuit against the Russian Atomredmetzoloto (ARMZ) uranium producer.
Legislatures worldwide grapple with the right to die
On April 1, 2002, the Netherlands’ euthanasia legislation entered into force. We would like to commemorate the anniversary with a discussion of the legal status of euthanasia and assisted suicide in various countries that have legalized such end-of-life choices, as well as those whose courts and legislatures have continued to struggle with the decision to do so.
Russia's uranium producer service of claim overruled
A Canadian court has upheld the Russian Atomredmetzoloto (ARMZ) uranium producer's appeal against an Ontario court's decision validating a notification filed by Khan Resources to inform ARMZ about a statement of claim.
Counsel for Russian flight attendant claims her innocence
Tyler Hodgson, counsel for Russian flight attendant Marina Talashkova detained in Canada at U.S. request, alleged that the prosecution had so far failed to produce any persuasive evidence of her guilt.