International Law 
The Battle Raging Within Saudi Arabia Over Women’s Rights – Atlantic Online
Of course, this brouhaha is about much more than Sheikh Obeikan’s fate, or even women mixing with men and Saudi’s legal system. It’s a skirmish in the larger battle over whether Saudi Arabia will cling to its medieval ways or … Continue reading
Chinese activist who fled house arrest lands in US – Denver Post
“The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.” Tang and Wong reported from Beijing. Associated Press videojournalist Annie Ho and writer Charles Hutzler in Beijing contributed to this report.
Blind Chinese Activist Arrives in the US – CNBC
a senior Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.”
Standoff over blind legal activist ends as China’s Chen flies to U.S. – Olympian
While Chen, a self-taught legal crusader, has said repeatedly that he did … Instead, Kine wrote, “The goal … should be to prod the Chinese government to respect international and domestic laws so that human rights defenders such as …
Will Facebook Reduce Taxes By Going International? – Mashable.com
Such a move would be completely legal. It’s currently employed by a variety of … Facebook’s network and data are the products being sold, and data pay no mind to international borders, bodies of water or other impediments to international … Continue reading
Bound For America: After Seven Years of Abuse, Legal Activist Chen Guangcheng Leaves China – Time
The harder, longer term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.” On May 18, the day before he made his way to the airport, I asked Chen by phone whether he … Continue reading
Pirate guards need global guidelines: U.N. agency – Town Hall
LONDON (Reuters) – Armed guards employed on merchant ships to repel attacks by pirates should be subject to new standards to ensure they abide by international law while on the high seas, a United Nations agency said on Thursday. The … Continue reading
International Cricket Chief Reportedly Threatens Bangladesh Cricket Board With Legal Action – boxscorenews.com
The following is an email that was received yesterday by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and has been obtained by PakPassion.net The email was sent to the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Mustafa Kamal by FICA Chief Executive Tim May. … Continue reading
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum – Press Trust
It is a pleasure to be here today and to bring greetings from President Obama and the American people. And it is a privilege to join with so many distinguished leaders and essential partners from across and far beyond Russia … Continue reading
Evidence mixed for Zimmerman’s self-defense claim – Washington Times
Joelle Moreno, a Florida International University law school professor, said the evidence now released makes it difficult to predict if a “stand your ground” defense will work. She is a member of a state senator’s task force examining the law.
