Greenland judge extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson until late October
A Greenland judge on Wednesday ordered Paul Watson to remain detained until Oct. 23. File Photo by Florian Schuh/EPA Oct. 2 (UPI) -- A court…
UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France | Technology News
The United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide ‘all consular services’ for Durov, says ensuring care of UAE citizens is a ‘top priority’.The United…
New Caledonia independence activists sent to France for detention | Politics News
Pro-independence leader Christian Tein among seven flown to the mainland after last month’s large-scale riots. Seven independence activists linked to a group accused of orchestrating…
Russian forces kill six Islamic State-linked hostage takers at Rostov detention centre, freeing prison guards
In short: Six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group have been shot dead by Russian special force after they took prison guards hostage…
Russian forces storm detention centre, free guards taken hostage | Prison News
Several assailants, reportedly linked to ISIL, have been killed in the operation to rescue two guards at a Rostov-on-Don detention centre. Russian special forces have…
China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea | South China Sea News
Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging China’s claim. New maritime rules issued by China that allow its…
U.S. condemns Houthis’ detention of U.N. workers in Yemen
The United States on Wednesday condemned the recent detention of 13 U.N. workers in Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthis. File Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA-EFE June…
‘It’s bullying now’ mum rages as her daughter makes 4 big changes to fit school uniform rules but STILL gets detention
A MUM has accused her daughter's school of "bullying" her after months of rows. Tink regularly posts on her social media pages about daughter Ruby's…
Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to August
A Russian court extended the pretrial detention of U.S. radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on Friday, saying it will not appear before judges again until Aug.…
High youth detention figure has Tasmanian children’s commissioner calling for action to get kids out of Ashley
In short: The number of children currently in youth detention is the highest it's been in a decade, Tasmania's children commissioner has said. As of…
DOJ investigating alleged civil rights abuses at Kentucky youth detention centers
May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a civil rights investigation at eight Kentucky youth detention centers and one youth development…
Iranian man loses bid to be freed from Australian immigration detention | Migration News
Court rules detention can be justified when an individual is refusing to cooperate in their deportation. Australia’s High Court has dismissed a closely-watched bid by…
Police Say No Need To Protest Over Illegal Detention Of Nigerian Journalist
Nigerian police authorities have told journalists not to bother to protest the illegal detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal | News
No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30. A Moscow court…
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention? | Israel War on Gaza News
Every year, April 17 marks Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, a day dedicated to the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Campaigners use the day to call…
Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June | Freedom of the Press News
Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’. A Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of…
Russian court extends WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich’s pre-trial detention
Undated image of Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. File Photo courtesy of Evan Gershkovich/LinkedIn March 26 (UPI) -- A Russian court…
Russia extends detention of US reporter Gershkovich | Courts News
Moscow court extends journalist’s arrest on espionage charges, ensuring he spends more than a year in prison. Russia has extended the pre-trial detention of American…
Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres | Refugees News
Malaysia is holding thousands of refugees and migrants in a network of “violent, squalid” detention centres where they are deprived of basic needs and sometimes…
US extends detention of captain accused of shipping weapons to Houthis | Houthis News
Pakistani national charged with smuggling missile components to Iran-aligned group targeting Red Sea shipping. A Pakistani national accused by US officials of carrying Iranian-made missile…