Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

Saudi Arabia warns of `disastrous consequences` over US 9/11 law

Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned of "disastrous consequences" from a United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom.

Sep 30, 2016, 03:10 AM IST

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill, passed by both the chambers of the Republican controlled Congress, would have jeopardized the long standing international principles regarding sovereignty and would have made adverse impact with US interests and nationals overseas, Obama said.

Sep 24, 2016, 06:10 AM IST

US Senate passes bill allowing terror victims to sue terrorists' country

The US Senate on Tuesday adopted unanimously a proposed bill that would allow Americans to sue nation-states for terrorist attacks on US soil, despite opposition from the White House and allies such as Saudi Arabia.

May 18, 2016, 00:09 AM IST