Putin signs laws on curbing fake and off...

MOSCOW, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law two set of bills aimed to ban and punish the spread of fake news that pose security risks and news that contain

New Zealand gun laws face intense public...

In the wake of Friday's horrific mass-shooting in Christchurch that left 50 people dead and scores more fighting for their lives in hospital, New Zealand's gun laws have come under immense public pr

China has 271 laws in effect

China has 271 laws currently in effect, with its legal system further improved over the past year, according to an official with the top legislature on Saturday. Last year, the National People's Con

China has 271 laws in effect

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China has 271 laws currently in effect, with its legal system further improved over the past year, according to an official with the top legislature on Saturday. Last yea

New Zealand amends crimes bill, repeals ...

WELLINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand on Tuesday passed the Crimes Amendment Bill, repealing or some obsolete laws and introducing new laws. The "year and a day" rule in New Zealand, which prev

Australia's Queensland passes new laws t...

SYDNEY, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Great Barrier Reef will be better protected from the effects of climate change and pollution under new laws passed by the Australian State government of Queensland on