In a ground-breaking court case, a French man gained the right not to be 'fun' at work.

Do you despise your boss and coworkers so much that you'd prefer not spend another minute in their company than necessary? Your employer cannot terminate you for this. Not in France, at least.

That is the most recent verdict by the country's legal system in response to a case br...

A French court has sentenced a former Liberian rebel commander to life in prison

After France's first trial tied to Liberia's civil wars, a Paris court condemned a former Liberian rebel commander to life in prison on Wednesday for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity.

Kunti Kamara was convicted guilty of crimes against civilia...

Tomorrow, authorities will question the former minister in Delhi who resigned over the conversion controversy

The Delhi Police will be questioning Rajendra Pal Gautam, the former minister who resigned after attending a religious conversion program. However, Gautam stated that the police had previously visited his home and questioned him about the incident.

The leader of the Aam Aadmi Party resi...

What function may social media play for formerly powerful politicians

Carrie Lam, the departing leader of Hong Kong, announced her intention to deactivate her social media accounts after leaving office on June 30, 2022, a year before the city's transfer anniversary. On June 28, 2022, Lam posted her final updates to her Facebook and Instagram accounts, noting th...

Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, has filed a lawsuit against the European Union Council

Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, has filed a lawsuit against the European Union Council.

On Tuesday, the previous owner of Chelsea FC filed a legal complaint with the EU's general court. Neither the court nor the Council had responded to a request for comment at the time of ...

Somkid's hat is in the ring for PM

Former Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has accepted an offer to run for prime minister on behalf of the newly formed Sang Anakhot Thai Party (Building Thailand's Future).

Sontirat Sontijirawong, the party's secretary-general, stated on Sunday that Mr Somkid is prepared...

Thaksin Shinawatra Wishes to Return Home

Thailand’s former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been living in self-imposed exile and has only recently expressed his wish to return home. 

He was ousted from his post in a military coup in 2006 by the current Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. 

JAPAN’S FORMER JUSTICE MINISTER KATSUYUKI KAWAI PLEADS GUILTY; RESIGNS

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• Japan’s former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai pleads guilty; resigns.
• Kawai is accused of violating the election law by handing out cash to politicians and supporters.
• On March 3 he was earlier released on 50 mill...

S. KOREA’S EX-PRESIDENT PARK GUEN HYE SENTENCED 20 YEARS IN PRISON BY SUPREME COURT

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• S. Korea’s ex-President Park Guen Hye sentenced 20 years in prison by Supreme Court.
• The former President of South Korea has been sentenced for a high-profile corruption case.
• Park has been reported to be involved i...

CPC’S FORMER SENIOR POLITICAL ADVISOR OF BEIJING EXPELLED FROM THE PARTY

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• CPC’s former senior political advisor of Beijing expelled from the party.
• The CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission had conducted an investigation.
• Li Wei former vi...

ABE’S CASE AGAINST DINNER FUNCTIONS LIKELY TO BE DROPPED BY TOKYO PROSECUTORS

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• Abe’s case against dinner functions likely to be dropped by Tokyo Prosecutors.
• Around 660 lawyers and other parties had lodged a criminal complaint against the ex-PM.
• The final decision on Abe’s criminal respo...

JAPAN SC REJECTS APPEAL OF ANRI KAWAI ACCUSED OF VILOLATING ELECTION LAWS

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• Japan SC rejects the appeal of Anri Kawai accused of violating election laws.
• The former ruling party member may lose her parliament seat due to the ongoing legal suit.
• The decision of appeal was made by the Supreme Cour...

JAPAN’S EX-PM SHINZO ABE MAY HAVE DISCARDED RECIEPTS FOR DINNER FUNCTIONS

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• Japan’s Ex-PM Shinzo Abe may have discarded receipts for dinner functions.
• Prosecutors are investing the case as a violation of political funds control law.
• The total bills for the dinner functions may have exceeded...

SHINZO ABE AND HIS SECRETARY ACCUSED OF ILLEGAL SUBSIDIZED COSTS IN 2018 DINNER FUNCTION

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• Shinzo Abe and his secretary accused of illegal subsidized costs in 2018 dinner function.
• A criminal complaint was filed in May and August against Abe and his aides.
• He and his aides are said to have violated the election...

CIVIL COURT TRIAL BEGINS IN JAPAN OVER CARLOS GHOSN’S DAMAGES TOWARDS NISSAN

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• Civil court trial begins in Japan over Carlos Ghosn’s damages towards Nissan.
• Nissan has demanded 10 billion yen in damages from ex-boss Carlos Ghosn.
• Ghosn has been sued by Nissan over various types of financial mi...

JAPAN’S FORMER DEFENSE MINISTER SHIGERU ISHIBA VOWS FOR DECENTRALISATION AND BETTER TIES WITH ASIA

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• Japan’s former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows for decentralization and better ties with Asia.
• Shigeru Ishiba is one of the candidates running for the Presidency election for the ruling LDP.
• He also aims at be...

FORMER INDIAN PRESIDENT PRANAB MUKHERJEE PASSES AWAY

Former President and Union Finance Minister of India, Pranab Mukherjee has passed away today. Pranab Mukherjee's health deteriorated on Monday as he was in a septic shock because of lung infection. The news of Pranab Mukherjee’s death was announced by his son Abhijeet Mukherjee on socia...

FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ OSAMU MASUKO PASSED AWAY

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• Former Chief Executive of Mitsubishi Motors’ Osamu Masuko passed away due to heart failure.
• He was responsible for creating a successful alliance with Nissan Motors’.
• He was a special advisor to Mitsubishi Mo...

LEE NAK-YEON RULING PARTY LEADER SEALING CANDIDATURE FOR PRESIDENTIAL BID

• Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon’s emergence as the new leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea finds his candidature open for his bid in the 2022 presidential race.
• However, untold challenges await him as the country battles a second occurrence of coronavirus inf...

FORMER DEFENSE CHIEF SHIGERU ISHIBA POPULAR CHOICE TO BE THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN

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• Former Defense Chief Shigeru Ishiba popular choice to be the next Prime Minister of Japan.
• Kyodo News conducted an independent survey for the potential candidates for the same.
• It was a two day survey conducted since Satu...