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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

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Honduran national convicted of taking minor across state lines for sex

HOUSTON — A 33-year-old unlawfully present Honduran national was convicted Aug. 24 of taking a minor on a cross country trip against her will...

Cash Remains King in U.S. Cannabis Industry as Payment Options Face Hurdles

The legal cannabis industry in the U.S. is experiencing significant growth, but it still faces challenges when it comes to payment options for customers....

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Event

It is my sincere honor to speak with you today as we commemorate six years since the start of the horrific genocide against Rohingya. Let...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Should Stop Institutionalizing People with Disabilities

Last week Al Jazeera Balkans published a shocking video of a staff member at the state-run institution Pazarić, outside of Sarajevo, hitting and yelling...

Thailand: Cambodian Opposition Activist Assaulted

(New York) – Thai authorities should immediately and impartially investigate the attack on a Cambodian opposition activist who had sought refuge in Thailand, Human...

Deutsche Börse Secures Regulatory Nod for SimCorp Acquisition; Sets Sights on FundsDLT Takeover

Deutsche Börse Group AG has received final regulatory clearance for its public acquisition of Danish company SimCorp A/S. The European Commission granted approval on...

IGCC Unveils ‘Road to Resilience’ Strategy: Elevating Climate-Adaptive Investments in Australia and New Zealand

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has introduced the 'Road to Resilience' strategy, aiming to enhance climate resilience investments in Australia and New...

FinCEN and IRS CI Call on Financial Institutions to Report Workers’ Compensation Fraud and Tax Evasion in Construction Industry

The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI), has issued a notice to financial...

Mutual Evaluation Report of Germany

Mutual Evaluation Report of Germany provides a summary of Germany's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures as of November 1-19, 2021. It assesses...

DEA Falls Victim to $55,000 Cryptocurrency Scam: The Hunt for Elusive Scammer Begins

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) faced an unexpected setback this year when it fell prey to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in...

EU Corporate Sustainability Directive Sparks Hope and Concerns Among Stakeholders

The proposed EU corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD) has evoked optimism among civil society organizations while raising concerns among foreign companies over lack...

U.S. Sanctions Individuals Contributing to the Recent Escalation of Conflict in the DRC

Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of...

Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War...

Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and...

Nine KC Gang Leaders, Members Indicted in Racketeering, Murder Conspiracies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three leaders and six members of a confederation of street gangs in the Kansas City metropolitan area have been indicted...

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