News: Legal

Officials arrested as part of corruption probe into Korea Swimming Federation

A Korea Swimming Federation official and two coaches have reportedly been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement of Government funding. Around 3.56 billion won…

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Mar 10, 2016 Aquatics / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Maria Sharapova gets provisional tennis ban after failed Australian Open drugs test

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has been provisionally banned from tennis after revealing that she tested positive at the Australian Open for a recently banned drug. The…

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Mar 8, 2016 Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Canadian tourists killed by an avalanche ignored warnings on Kepler Track

Two Canadian tourists killed by an avalanche while walking the Kepler Track ignored repeated advice against doing the tramp due to the bad weather and avalanche risk, according to a…

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Mar 8, 2016 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

United Nations marks World Wildlife Day with a global call to save endangered species

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated that “time is running out” to end wildlife poaching that threatens some of the world’s most iconic species, such…

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Mar 3, 2016 Environment / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Bahrain’s football defeat: a cautionary tale for autocrats

A failed election campaign for the Presidency of world football governing body FIFA by Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa has further tarnished the image of his native Bahrain as well as…

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Feb 28, 2016 Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

New FIFA President brings hope of reform in international football governance

Swiss-born football administrator Gianni Infantino has been elected President of world football governing body FIFA to succeed compatriot Sepp Blatter on a term until 2019. UEFA General…

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Feb 27, 2016 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Gold Coast 2018 agrees world-first legal partnership with MinterEllison

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) has agreed a three-year deal with leading Australian law firm MinterEllison in what it claims is a world-first partnership for a…

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Feb 23, 2016 Events / Legal / Sport /

 
 

QTIC wants to see a safe and enjoyable Queensland

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) believes measures to curb violence and early-morning unsociable behaviour will enhance the attractiveness of Queensland’s entertainment…

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Feb 22, 2016 Entertainment / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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