Law & Society

Poland's Andrzej Duda has signed a controversial reform of the constitutional court into law despite mass protests against the measure. The president signed the bill into law four days after it was adopted by parliament, which has been dominated by the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party since October elections.

Central American nations have reached a deal to let the first of thousands of stranded Cuban. Migrants are now to continue their journey north toward the United States next month.

Film distributor Arthouse secures screening of Golden Globe nominated "Carol" in Russia despite strict homophobic federal laws.