Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the new leader of Britain?
LONDON — Britain elected its first Labour prime minister in 14 years, with a landslide victory for the opposition party during the July 4 elections.
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U.S. Supreme Court says Trump has immunity for official acts, not private ones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. Supreme Court found on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling recognizing for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.
Indonesian Court Acquits Former Official Accused of Enslaving Addicts
A former official accused of imprisoning and enslaving 656 people on his estate in Indonesia under the guise of drug rehabilitation has been acquitted on charges of human trafficking, adding to concerns about the corruption that flourishes at the regional level in the country.
Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes
Modi’s government says overhaul would make the country more just, but the opposition fears it would throw criminal justice system into disarray.
India enforces new criminal laws despite opposition seeking delay
NEW DELHI -- India on Monday implemented three new criminal laws that replace archaic colonial-era legislation, aiming to significantly overhaul its criminal justice system, despite opposition party and judicial experts requesting that their enforcement be delayed.
U.S. Supreme Court says Trump has immunity for official, not private acts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. Supreme Court found on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling recognizing for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.
Taiwan opposition seeks top court rule change as key decisions loom
TAIPEI -- A proposal by Taiwan's opposition to change the rules governing the top court is raising concerns that the bench may become unable to function, as seven judges are scheduled to step down later this year.
US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa
The issue broke out late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier.