Massachusetts school officials ask for National Guard support to prevent ‘potential tragedy’ – JURIST

Massachusetts school officials ask for National Guard support to prevent ‘potential tragedy’ – JURIST

Members of the Brockton School Committee urged the city’s mayor on Friday to ask Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for National Guard support. Student violence and a high rate of teacher absences instigated... Read more »
Colombia and National Liberation Army extend bilateral ceasefire for six months – JURIST

Colombia and National Liberation Army extend bilateral ceasefire for six months – JURIST

The Colombian government and the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) Tuesday agreed to extend their landmark truce for 180 days. The truce, called the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire, was previously extended... Read more »
Significant Investments Review Bill Strengthens National Security

Significant Investments Review Bill Strengthens National Security

On 9 January 2024, the Parliament of Singapore passed the Significant Investments Review Bill (SIRB). The SIRB aims to enhance national security by introducing measures to screen investments, both local and foreign,... Read more »
France National Assembly votes in favour of including right to abortion in constitution – JURIST

France National Assembly votes in favour of including right to abortion in constitution – JURIST

The National Assembly of France passed a constitutional bill on Tuesday to incorporate the right to abortion into the French Constitution. The bill for “the freedom to resort to voluntary termination of... Read more »
Philippines national security representative condemns actions of China Coast Guard against local fishermen – JURIST

Philippines national security representative condemns actions of China Coast Guard against local fishermen – JURIST

Jonathan Malaya, a representative of the Philippines National Security Council, condemned the latest action by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against local Philippine fishermen in a televised interview on Monday night. Malaya... Read more »
Czech Republic court decides to extradite Indian national accused of attempting to assassinate Sikh separatist to US – JURIST

Czech Republic court decides to extradite Indian national accused of attempting to assassinate Sikh separatist to US – JURIST

A Czech appeals court has ruled that Prague can extradite to the United States an Indian man accused by the US of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to kill a Sikh separatist... Read more »
Canada to stop funding foreign-affiliated research that threatens national security – JURIST

Canada to stop funding foreign-affiliated research that threatens national security – JURIST

Canada announced on Tuesday its plan to protect Canada’s research over national security considerations. The government intends to stop funding research in the sensitive technology research area that involve institutions connected to... Read more »
EEOC Sues Bob’s Tire Company, Inc. for Sexual, Racial, and National Origin Harassment and Retaliation

EEOC Sues Bob’s Tire Company, Inc. for Sexual, Racial, and National Origin Harassment and Retaliation

BOSTON – Bob’s Tire Company, Inc., a used tire scrap and recycling facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts, violated federal law by subjecting male and Hispanic employees — nearly all of Guatemalan descent... Read more »
Hong Kong Department of Justice removed national security cases databases days after publications – JURIST

Hong Kong Department of Justice removed national security cases databases days after publications – JURIST

Hong Kong Department of Justice (DOJ) removed the database that contained national security law-related convictions 5 days after its publication, local media Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) reported on Tuesday. The report... Read more »
DR Congo police forcefully disperse demonstrators amid concerns over national election legitimacy – JURIST

DR Congo police forcefully disperse demonstrators amid concerns over national election legitimacy – JURIST

A banned protest in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), turned violent on Wednesday as police forcefully dispersed demonstrators, leaving several people wounded. The protest was organized by opposition... Read more »
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