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Trump Orders Travel Ban from 12 Countries

USA's president Donald Trump has ordered an entry ban for citizens from twelve countries, reports AP. .

Trump Orders Travel Ban from 12 Countries

Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Hagsätra Square Shooting

CrimeTT A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to twelve years in prison by the Court of Appeal following a shooting incident at Hagsätra square in southern Stockholm at the end of last year, writes Göteborgs-Posten. In total, eight shots are said to have been fired in what is described as a gang-related settlement, but no one was injured.

Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Hagsätra Square Shooting

Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Murder Claim

The former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was accused by BBC of having approved a murder. "Gross defamation", Adams meant and sued the British public service company for libel.

Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Murder Claim

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

There is a struggle in the USA where President Donald Trump is trying to strengthen his own power, believes Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University. The tariffs, which have now been stopped in a federal court, are just a part of this game.

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

Court Blocks Trump's Import Tariffs in Major Trade Policy Setback

The market reacted positively to the court's decision last night to stop the import tariffs that the US President Donald Trump has introduced. It is an obvious and painful setback for Donald Trump's trade policy, says SEB's senior economist Robert Bergqvist.

Court Blocks Trump's Import Tariffs in Major Trade Policy Setback

Supreme Court Sentences Man for Rape at LSS Facility

The Supreme Court overturns the court of appeal's verdict that acquitted a man who was convicted of raping an intellectually disabled woman at an LSS residential facility. The man is sentenced to two years' imprisonment.

Supreme Court Sentences Man for Rape at LSS Facility

Allra Founder Alexander Ernstberger Criticizes Swedish Prison System

Allra-founder Alexander Ernstberger has served his sentence – and is now directing harsh criticism towards Swedish criminal care. It's bleeding ridiculously much tax kronor, he says in his first interview after release.

Allra Founder Alexander Ernstberger Criticizes Swedish Prison System

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Venezuelan Deportation Plan

The USA's highest court rejects an appeal from the Trump government, which quickly wants to resume the deportations of Venezuelans. .

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Venezuelan Deportation Plan

Supreme Court to Rule on Birthright Citizenship for USA-Born Children

Should children born in the USA automatically receive citizenship? And how much power should a judge have over the White House's policy? The questions are at the center when the Supreme Court takes up one of Donald Trump's first and most disputed presidential decrees. .

Supreme Court to Rule on Birthright Citizenship for USA-Born Children

Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Gang Bombings in Sweden

The Prosecutor General demands that a 23-year-old man be sentenced to life imprisonment for two bombings and appeals to the Supreme Court. .

Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Gang Bombings in Sweden

Nazi Propaganda Materials Discovered in Argentina's Court Basement

Argentina's highest court has found 83 boxes of documents, photographs, and propaganda materials belonging to Nazi Germany in its basement. .

Nazi Propaganda Materials Discovered in Argentina's Court Basement

Limestone Quarrying on Gotland: Key Developments and Legal Challenges

The twists and turns surrounding limestone quarrying for production on Gotland have been many. There has been a mix of warnings of shortages, protests from environmental organizations and rejected applications.

Limestone Quarrying on Gotland: Key Developments and Legal Challenges

US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

The Supreme Court in the USA has lifted the blocking of the presidential order that prohibits trans people from serving in the American military. .

US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

Spain's Supreme Court Drops Tax Case Against Former King Juan Carlos

Spain's highest court drops a tax case against the heavily criticized former King Juan Carlos. .

Spain's Supreme Court Drops Tax Case Against Former King Juan Carlos

Trump Uncertain About Upholding Constitution: "I'm Not a Lawyer"

I don't know. That's what Donald Trump repeatedly answered when he was pressed on TV about whether, as president, he had to uphold the US Constitution.

Trump Uncertain About Upholding Constitution: "I'm Not a Lawyer"

Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Wartime Law for Venezuelan Deportations

A federal judge stops the US President Donald Trump's government from deporting Venezuelans in Texas with reference to a war law from 1798. .

Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Wartime Law for Venezuelan Deportations

Israeli Intelligence Chief Ronen Bar to Resign on June 15

Ronen Bar, head of the Israeli security service Shin Bet, is leaving his post on June 15. .

Israeli Intelligence Chief Ronen Bar to Resign on June 15

Man Wrongly Declared Incapacitated Awarded Increased Damages

One day in 2018, the man's card and accounts were blocked and he was informed that he had been assigned a trustee – an unknown person to him in another part of the country. Now the state is sentenced to pay him 150,000 kronor in damages.

Man Wrongly Declared Incapacitated Awarded Increased Damages

Supreme Court Ruling on Land Rent Offers Relief to Swedish Residents

A housing association in Stockholm wins a lawsuit against the landowner the National Property Board in the Supreme Court (SC). The verdict on reduced land lease can have implications for others living in houses on rented land.

Supreme Court Ruling on Land Rent Offers Relief to Swedish Residents

Supreme Court Decision on Swedish Land Rent Dispute Expected Tomorrow

The moment of decision is now near for thousands of Swedes in multi-family houses on rented land. Tomorrow, the verdict will fall, which can have significant implications for how land rent is calculated and ultimately for housing costs.

Supreme Court Decision on Swedish Land Rent Dispute Expected Tomorrow

Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Teen Born in Sweden

A teenager who shot a man to death in Flemingsberg was sentenced to prison and deportation – despite being born and raised in Sweden. Now the Supreme Court decides that it was correct – but shortens the deportation.

Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Teen Born in Sweden

Netanyahu Accused of Demanding Loyalty from Ousted Intelligence Chief

Israel's government wants to fire intelligence chief Ronen Bar. Now Bar is fighting back – and accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of having demanded personal loyalty and surveillance of opponents.

Netanyahu Accused of Demanding Loyalty from Ousted Intelligence Chief

Senator Van Hollen Criticizes El Salvador's "Margarita-gate" Stunt

No one drank margaritas. This is stated by the American senator Chris Van Hollen - and accuses El Salvador's government of trying to embellish his meeting with wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García.

Senator Van Hollen Criticizes El Salvador's "Margarita-gate" Stunt

Man Convicted of Gross Sexual Assault for Allowing Child to Touch Genitals

The man allowed a close relative child to touch his genitals in front of another close relative child. He is now convicted of several serious sexual offenses, according to the Supreme Court.

Man Convicted of Gross Sexual Assault for Allowing Child to Touch Genitals