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Israeli Supreme Court to review law that limits its power, setting up showdown with government
Middle East
July 27, 2023
Israeli Supreme Court to review law that limits its power, setting up showdown with government
CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it would hear appeals against a controversial new law that curbs its…
Lawyer David Labib becomes the first Egyptian judge in New Jersey’s Supreme Court
Egypt
July 7, 2023
Lawyer David Labib becomes the first Egyptian judge in New Jersey’s Supreme Court
Immigration Minister Suha Gendy congratulated Egyptian Judge David Labib on his appointment as a judge of appeal in the Supreme…
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
World
January 7, 2022
Pandemic-wary U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Biden vaccine mandatesreu
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, which has restricted its own operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, is preparing…
Gaza doctor seeks apology from Israel for daughters’ deaths
Middle East
November 12, 2021
Gaza doctor seeks apology from Israel for daughters’ deaths
JERUSALEM (AP) — Izzeldin Abuelaish captured widespread sympathy in Israel when he lost three daughters and a niece in an…
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
World
June 18, 2021
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a historic decision on Thursday to appoint the first non-white judge to Canada’s Supreme…
Trump caps judiciary remake with choice of Barrett for court
World
September 27, 2020
Trump caps judiciary remake with choice of Barrett for court
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, capping a dramatic reshaping…
Louisiana lawmakers pass fetal heartbeat abortion ban
World
May 30, 2019
Louisiana lawmakers pass fetal heartbeat abortion ban
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, joining a string of other…
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
The ongoing political deadlock in Afghanistan is rooted in the vagueness of Article 61 of the country’s constitution, referring to…
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv to protest against a looming coalition agreement to grant Prime…
Top Venezuela court tightens noose on opposition chief Guaido
World
April 2, 2019
Top Venezuela court tightens noose on opposition chief Guaido
Venezuela’s Supreme Court called Monday for Juan Guaido to be stripped of his legislative immunity, tightening the noose on the…