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Equatorial Guinea / United States

DOJ Loses Fight Over Foreign Official's $38.5 Million Jet

The National Law Journal

In 2011, top U.S. Department of Justice officials trumpeted the government's effort to seize millions of dollars in assets belonging to a...

Argentina / Brazil / Canada / Chile / Dominican Republic / Peru

Barrick Setback Signals Increased Risks for Mining Companies in Latin America

The Associated Press

Barrick Setback Signals Increased Risks for Mining Companies in Latin America
A Chilean court's halt to construction of Canada-based Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8 billion mine in the Andes is only the latest setback in...

Russia / United States

U.S. Names Russians Targeted for Sanctions

The Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against 18 Russians over human rights violations, but avoided some prominent...

France / United States

As Protesters Jeer, Hopi Masks Sell in Paris Following French Court Ruling

The Associated Press

Dozens of Native American tribal masks were sold Friday after a French court ignored the objections of the Hopi tribe and the U.S....

Human Rights / Mexico / United States

Massacre Survivors Still Trying to Get Former President of Mexico Into Conn. Court

The Connecticut Law Tribune

Massacre Survivors Still Trying to Get Former President of Mexico Into Conn. Court
Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo says he's focusing on his teaching duties at Yale University and not letting himself be distracted...

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