'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 19:54
Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's 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 12:46
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 16:19
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 19:45
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 01:52
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 00:15
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israeli lawmakers will vote Monday on the first major bill 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 19:54
Israeli protesters begin 'day of disruption' against controversial judicial overhaul
Demonstrators took to the streets in Israel on Tuesday for what they are calling a day of "disruption and resistance" against the government's moves to overhaul the country's judicial system.
2023-07-11 17:19
Protests across Israel ahead of vote on judicial overhaul bill vote
Large crowds of protesters across Israel have come out in the 27th consecutive week of demonstrations against the government's judicial overhaul plans.
2023-07-09 10:56
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 08:28
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 23:48
Judicial panel defends decision to not request DOJ probe into Clarence Thomas in 2011
The federal courts' policy-making body is defending its decision in 2011 to not refer Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department to investigate allegations that his pattern of nondisclosure on his financial reports broke federal law.
2023-05-17 22:17