Arrests in the case of Sahar Gul, a teenager confined by her husband’s family, may be a sign that Afghanistan is beginning to take women’s rights seriously.

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At War Blog: In One Girl’s Story, a Test of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

The judge at the Stephen Lawrence murder trial is continuing to sum up the case as jurors prepare to retire to consider their verdict at the Old Bailey.

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Lawrence judge continues summary

Beyond the legal questions in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving the artist Richard Prince, the case asks if the flow of creative expression, riding a tide of instantly accessible digital images, can be slowed.

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Arts & Leisure: Richard Prince Lawsuit Focuses on Limits of Appropriation

The jury ends its first day considering the case against the doctor charged over the death of singer Michael Jackson, and will return on Monday.

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No quick verdict in Murray trial

Opportunities were missed in the case of a father who murdered his daughter and attempted to murder his son in Evesham, a report finds.

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River plunge death ‘preventable’

TEHRAN, Iran — The defense lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran moved ahead with bail arrangements on Saturday, as international efforts intensified to seal a freedom-for-bail deal for the two men, convicted of spying. Attorney Masoud Shafiei told The Associated Press he was in court, “following up the case” of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal. Shafiei said he hopes Iran’s judiciary will clear the way for payment of $1 million in exchange for the Americans’ release. Read full article > >

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Lawyer for 2 jailed Americans in Iran files bail papers in Tehran court

A verdict is expected in the case of British fashion designer John Galliano who launched into an anti-Semitic rant at a couple in a Paris restaurant.

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Galliano faces verdict over rant

Tom Watson MP calls for the case of Daniel Morgan, murdered in 1987, to be re-investigated in light of the phone hacking inquiry.

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Hacking: MP urges murder review

The central witness in the case against former Metropolitan Police commander Ali Dizaei admits benefits fraud.

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Ali Dizaei accuser admits fraud

A U.S. man being held in Aruba in connection with the case of a missing American woman will appear in court Monday, a judicial official said.

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Man to appear in Aruban court

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Thursday in the case of radical Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir who is on trial for a series of terror-related charges, including planning, attempting, funding and inciting terrorism.

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Radical Indonesian cleric jailed

The UK government is investigating the case of a man with dual British-Libyan nationality who was charged £1,000 for his son’s birth in Cardiff after he and his wife were evacuated to the UK.

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Libyan couple charged for birth

We hear a lot about classical musicians fleeing traditional orchestras, running off to create serious new music with living composers. So what are we to make of a successful alt-classical musician who decides to return to the mother ship? That’s the case of Matt Albert, violinist in one of the more successful contemporary ensembles on the scene, eighth blackbird. He’s looking for an old-fashioned orchestra job. Read full article > >

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Two violinists traveling in opposite directions in the music world

Jury selection begins Monday in the case of Casey Anthony, a Florida woman accused of killing her toddler daughter.

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Jury selection begins in Anthony case

The Football Association will delay its decision in the case of QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin.

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FA’s verdict on QPR case delayed