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London's High Court sentences Ablyazov’s brother-in-law to 22 months in prison

London's High Court has sentenced Salim Shalabayev, brother of Mukhtar Ablyazov wife Alma Shalabayeva, to 22 months in prison for contempt of court.

London's High Court sentences Ablyazov’s brother-in-law to 22 months in prison
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev. ©Marat Abilov
Legal proceedings are dragged and overly formalized in Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev

Judicial proceedings in Kazakhstan are groundlessly dragged out and overly formalized in the opinion of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Legal proceedings are dragged and overly formalized in Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev
President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Tengrinews.kz stock photo
Number of judges to be raised by 25% in Kazakhstan

It is important to tackle the issue of growing workload: President Nazarbayev.

Number of judges to be raised by 25% in Kazakhstan
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US top court won't block restrictive Texas abortion law

The US Supreme Court Tuesday refused to block a law that restricts women's access to abortions in the southern state of Texas.

US top court won't block restrictive Texas abortion law
Mukhtar Ablyazov. Tengrinews.kz file photo
Ablyazov appeals demanding to dismiss his extradition case

Former head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov, who is in custody in France, has filed an appeal demanding that the case on his extradition is dismissed.

Ablyazov appeals demanding to dismiss his extradition case
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Chevron ordered to pay Ecuador $9.51 bn on appeal: court

An Ecuadoran court Tuesday upheld a ruling that US oil giant Chevron was liable for environmental damage in its Amazon basin region by sister company Texaco, but ordered it to pay a reduced $9.51 billion.

Chevron ordered to pay Ecuador $9.51 bn on appeal: court
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Spanish court confirms intention to extradite Ablyazov’s Security Chief

The Spanish National Court (SNC) has confirmed its decision to extradite Aleksandr Pavlov, the Chief of Security of the former Head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.

Spanish court confirms intention to extradite Ablyazov’s Security Chief
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EU countries resist extradition of fugitive Kazakhstan tycoons

Some of the EU countries are resisting extradition of fugitive Kazakhstan tycoon.

EU countries resist extradition of fugitive Kazakhstan tycoons
Dias Kadyrbaev and Azamat Tazhayakov at the court. Photo ©REUTERS
Arrested Kazakhstan students in Boston transferred to same cell

Imprisoned in USA, Dias Kadyrbaev and Azamat Tazhayakov have been transferred to the same cell after months of solitary confinement.

Arrested Kazakhstan students in Boston transferred to same cell
Iogan Merkel. ©Tengrinews.kz
Kazakhstan cuts jury trials over national specifics

There are areas where selection of juries is impossible, because they are all relatives: Vice-Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Iogan Merkel.

Kazakhstan cuts jury trials over national specifics
British newspapers in bid to block tough new press watchdog
British newspapers in bid to block tough new press watchdog

British newspaper and magazine publishers sought a last-minute court injunction on Wednesday to stop a mechanism backed by politicians to regulate the press from being approved later in the day.

British newspapers in bid to block tough new press watchdog
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No payout for Australia 'sex-at-work' woman

An Australian woman injured when a motel room light fitting fell and hit her while having sex on a business trip failed in a bid for workers' compensation.

No payout for Australia 'sex-at-work' woman
Kennedy cousin wins new trial over 1975 murder
Kennedy cousin wins new trial over 1975 murder

A US judge on Wednesday granted a nephew of Robert Kennedy a new trial in the murder of his teenage neighbor nearly 40 years ago.

Kennedy cousin wins new trial over 1975 murder
Respite for families in Spain mass eviction protest
Respite for families in Spain mass eviction protest

Doris Perez broke into tears when she heard she could stay two weeks more in the Spanish apartment she has occupied, amid a mass protest to save her and scores of others from eviction.

Respite for families in Spain mass eviction protest
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev. ©Reuters
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev appointed Senate Speaker

Kairat Mami, the outgoing Senate Speaker, has been appointed to chair the country’s Supreme Court.

Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev appointed Senate Speaker
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Secret US court approves further phone tracking

The secret federal court overseeing US wiretapping programs has extended the government's authority to collect US telephone records.

Secret US court approves further phone tracking
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Canadian court upholds ban on euthanasia

A court in Canada's westernmost British Columbia province upheld the nation's ban on euthanasia Thursday.

Canadian court upholds ban on euthanasia
Government shutdown to hit US courts next week
Government shutdown to hit US courts next week

US federal courts will have to close their doors at the end of next week if no deal is reached to end the government shutdown.

Government shutdown to hit US courts next week
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French court leaves Ablyazov in jail, eyes extradition hearings in December

French court has for the second time denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.

French court leaves Ablyazov in jail, eyes extradition hearings in December
Jury finds Jackson promoter not liable for icon's death
Jury finds Jackson promoter not liable for icon's death

A California jury on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson's family seeking massive damages from tour promoter AEG Live over the pop legend's 2009 death.

Jury finds Jackson promoter not liable for icon's death