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List of All Articles with Tag 'judicial'

'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians
'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians
More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.
2023-10-04 19:52
Israel's Supreme Court to decide on law that could determine Netanyahu's fate
Israel's Supreme Court to decide on law that could determine Netanyahu's fate
Israel's Supreme Court is having a busy month hearing challenges to actions by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu.
2023-09-27 21:54
Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that could set the judiciary on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government after months of mass protests over the controversial legislation.
2023-09-12 12:55
Netanyahu won't commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court strikes down controversial law
Netanyahu won't commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court strikes down controversial law
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme Court ruling striking down his controversial judicial reform law, as Israelis agonize over a looming showdown between their government and the court.
2023-07-28 16:25
Israel's judicial overhaul sparks military crisis as number of refusing reservists grows
Israel's judicial overhaul sparks military crisis as number of refusing reservists grows
As Israel plunges deeper into crisis after the country's parliament passed the first bill of a controversial judicial overhaul, thousands of Israeli army reservists -- the backbone of the Israeli military -- are threatening not to show up for work. And Israel's leaders are sounding alarms about the country's readiness for war.
2023-07-27 00:48
Israel's Supreme Court says it will not block law that limits its power -- for now
Israel's Supreme Court says it will not block law that limits its power -- for now
Israel's Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will not issue an injunction to temporarily block a controversial new law that curbs its power. The so-called reasonableness law part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the judiciary, has now entered into force.
2023-07-26 19:58
Civil unrest, legal appeals and military disobedience: What Israel may face after Supreme Court law change
Civil unrest, legal appeals and military disobedience: What Israel may face after Supreme Court law change
From escalated protests and possible military disobedience, to attempts by the court to rule the new law as invalid, coming days and weeks will test Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition's readiness to defy public opinion.
2023-07-26 01:46
US calls Israeli judicial overhaul vote 'unfortunate'
US calls Israeli judicial overhaul vote 'unfortunate'
The Israeli parliament's vote stripping the Supreme Court of certain powers is "unfortunate," the White House says, calling for "consensus" amid major protests.
2023-07-25 00:29
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people  protesting?
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israel's parliament on Monday passed the controversial "reasonableness" bill, the first major legislation in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
2023-07-24 21:58
South Africa country profile
South Africa country profile
Provides an overview of South Africa, including key dates and facts about this African country.
2023-07-24 18:19
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:18
Embattled judicial nominee Delaney expected to be withdrawn over lack of support, sources say
Embattled judicial nominee Delaney expected to be withdrawn over lack of support, sources say
President Joe Biden's nomination of Michael Delaney to join the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals is likely to be withdrawn, two sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.
2023-05-18 23:52
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