News: Legal
US ambassador apologises for Philippines sex tourism remarks
US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas has apologised for suggesting that 40% of male tourists visit the country for sex. Ambassador Thomas sent a text message to the Philippine…
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Indonesia appoints new football chief
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) appears to have avoided the prospect of sanctions from world football governing body FIFA after electing Djohar Arifin Husin as its new Chairman.…
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Pakistan cricket trio face corruption charges in UK
Three Pakistan cricket team members and an agent are to face corruption charges according to the United Kingdom's Crown Prosecution Service. Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad…
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Dubai plan to license personal trainers
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) is considering plans to regulate the Emirate's thriving fitness industry that would require all personal trainers to have a licence. A DSC spokesman last…
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Saudi officials close ‘illegal’ women’s fitness centre
Saudi Arabian health officials have closed down an "illegal" womenâs fitness centre attached to a hospital in Jeddah. Gyms or fitness clubs for women are illegal in the…
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Billabong sued for $168 million in Indonesia
Surfwear brand Billabong International is being sued by its former Indonesian licensee, CV Bali Balance, over the termination of its distribution licence. The civil claim in the Denpasar…
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US Authorities Close Down Les Mills Counterfeiters
In cooperation with US Federal authorities, Les Mills International (LMI) has broken up a North Carolina-based group that traded in counterfeit versions of its group fitness trademarks and…
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Football clubs perfect for money laundering
Criminals are increasingly using football for money laundering and tax evasion, helped by the globalisation of the sport and financial needs of clubs, according to a Paris-based…
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