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Chinese Councillor Chen Tsui-luan's prison sentence upheld by Taiwan Supre
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Taiwanese Supreme Court on Monday upheld the corruption conviction of former Kaohsiung city councilor Chen Tsui-luan, sentencing her to 10 years and five months in prison for embezzling NTD 4.49 million through fraudulent travel subsidy claims. Chen, who began serving her sentence in 201
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President Biden pardons son Hunter, says he was "selectively" and "unfairl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Sunday signed a pardon for his son, Robert Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations. The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing for these offences and removes the possibility of prison time.
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China says journalist Dong Yuyu's sentence in accordance with law
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United States has strongly condemned the sentencing of veteran journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on alleged "espionage" charges.
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US condemns China's 'unjust sentencing' of Journalist Dong Yuyu, calls for
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United States has strongly condemned China's sentencing of veteran journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on alleged "espionage" charges.
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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UN calls for "unconditional release" of detained Chinese human rights lawy
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Human Rights Office expressed regret over the conviction and sentencing of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan and called for their "immediate and unconditional release."
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Chinese fisherman sentencedto 80 days in detention for illegal entry in Ta
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A Chinese fisherman was sentenced to 80 days in detention and given a two-year suspended sentence on October 21 after being found guilty of illegal entry into Taiwan and criminal coercion in Keelung.
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Pakistan: Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement pays tribute to Goro Sindhi, demands
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a collective demand, JSFM's central chairman, Suhail Abro, and activists across Sindh called for the arrest of all individuals named in Goro Sindhi's FIR and urged the courts to deliver justice by sentencing the killers to death.
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International Federation of Journalists condemns sentencing of Hong Kong j
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the prosecution of journalist Chung Pui-Kuen and called on Hong Kong authorities to uphold their commitment to press freedom.
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UP: CBI court convicts 10 in 2013 murder of DSP, sentencing on October 9
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A designated CBI court in Lucknow convicted 10 people on Friday for their involvement in the 2013 murder of Zia Ul Haq, who was serving as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Kunda, Uttar Pradesh.
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Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to be sentenced on December 4
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A US federal judge agreed to a request by Hunter's attorney to push back the date of the junior Biden's first criminal sentencing, slated on November 13 by three weeks, after the Presidential elections
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China's harsh sentencing of Taiwanese activist sparks tensions in cross-st
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Efforts to maintain exchanges between Taiwanese and Chinese citizens are facing severe challenges following China's harsh sentencing of a Taiwanese activist.
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