An Italian marine accused together with his colleague of the shooting to death of two indian fishermen have been allowed by the Indian Supreme Court to continue staying in Italy. This is the latest episode in the legal battle that has sparked a bitter diplomatic row between India and Italy.
Germany’s head of foreign intelligence agency will be stepping down from his position earlier than his retirement. The sudden dismissal was believed to be connected to recent events and controversies, including the spying of the NSA and the threats posed by the Islamic State.
The US Congress sent to the White House a bill seeking to curb looting of and trade in antiquities. It prevents cultural artifacts from being removed from Syria and sold in the United States.
Norway launches an appeal on a court's ruling on mass murderer Anders Breivik's human rights complaint. An Oslo district court ruled that the government violated Breivik's right when he was put in solitary confinement after he was found guilty of killing 77 people in 2011.
