Republicans prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes
State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.
1970-01-01 08:00
World Court backs Colombia in maritime border dispute with Nicaragua
(This July 13 story has been refiled to change the pronoun used to quote the judge, to she, from he,
1970-01-01 08:00
US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision
WASHINGTON A U.S. federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft to temporarily hold
1970-01-01 08:00
Man acquitted of assault as grope lasted less than 10 seconds, sparking outrage
A court ruling that found a school janitor not guilty of groping a student because the act only lasted less than 10 seconds has sparked outrage in Italy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage
Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lilia Valutyte: Mother relives moment of stabbed daughter's death
Lilia Valutyte's mother on the moment her daughter was stabbed and the hunt to catch her killer.
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court stands by its guidelines after report raises new ethics questions
The Supreme Court is holding fast to its ethics procedures in light of a new report raising questions about the extent to which colleges and universities have used campus visits by justices as an opportunity to generate donations despite a general ban on judicial fundraising.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenyan workers win the right to sue global tea manufacturer
Tea pickers have been allowed to continue with a Scottish court claim against James Finlay Kenya Ltd.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election
Lawyers for the former US president argue a December trial would deny them reasonable time to prepare.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia court approves $300m money laundering fine for Blackstone's Crown Resorts
SYDNEY An Australian court signed off on a A$450 million ($300 million) fine for Blackstone-owned owned casino operator
1970-01-01 08:00
Aretha Franklin's family heads to court in estate battle
Five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, a battle over her estate is ongoing.
1970-01-01 08:00