Family of Indian journo stranded in Oman fighting legal battle against 'unfair dismissal'
The family of an Indian journalist in Oman, who is fighting a court battle for an year against his alleged unfair dismissal, is stranded without visas as the newspaper he worked for did not renew residence visas of his wife and two young children.
Zimmerman charged with black teen's killing
A neighbourhood watch volunteer has been charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of unarmed black...
U.S. New health care law provisions cut red tape, save up to $4.6 billion
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a proposed rule that would establish a unique health plan identifier under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The...
OSCE Centre in Astana continues anti-trafficking training for judges
An OSCE-organized training seminar for judges on good practices in handling human trafficking cases began today in Astana.
Pak scientist Khalil Chishty walks out of jail
Pakistani scientist Dr Khalil Chishty walked out of the Ajmer Central Jail on Wednesday after fighting a legal battle for nearly two decades in connection with a murder case.
Anti-Money Laundering: creating a modern EU framework capable of responding to new threats
Without effective rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, the soundness, integrity and stability of the financial system could be seriously compromised. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are...
Beware of the Grandparent Scam
You’re a grandparent, and you get a phone call or an e-mail from someone who identifies himself as your grandson. “I’ve been arrested in another country,” he says, “and need money wired quickly to pay my bail. And, oh by the way, don’t tell my mom or...
Rothstein Associate Charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Federal Election Campaign Act, Defraud the United States, and Defraud a Financial Institution
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and José A. Gonzalez, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue...
