World Jan 25 How did genocide become a crime and why is South Africa accusing Israel of committing it? In the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again.
World Jan 24 UN court ruling on South Africa’s request for order halting Israel’s Gaza offensive expected Friday The decision is a preliminary stage of a case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel’s military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide. Israel strongly rejects the accusation and…
World Jan 12 Israel rejects genocide charges, claims ‘legitimate’ self defense at United Nations’ top court Israel is insisting at the United Nations’ highest court that its war in Gaza is a legitimate defense of its people, in response to accusations it is committing genocide against Palestinians.
World Jan 12 WATCH: South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in landmark case South African attorneys pleaded Thursday with the United Nations' top court to order a halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.
World Jan 11 South Africa argues Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at UN top court as a landmark case begins At the start of two days of legal arguments, South Africa said the latest Gaza war is part of decades of oppression of the Palestinians by Israel.
World Jan 03 Read the full application bringing genocide charges against Israel at UN top court The full filing by South Africa, and Israel's decision to defend itself, at the International Court of Justice sets up a high-stakes showdown before a panel of judges in the court's Great Hall of Justice.
Politics Dec 29 South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
World Dec 01 UN’s top court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory The U.N. top court has ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana's control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban Venezuela from holding its planned referendum Sunday on the territory's future.
World Nov 24 Former Netherlands ruling party won’t join new government after far-right win The Party for Freedom, or PVV, led by veteran anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house on Wednesday, indicating a seismic shift to the right for the Netherlands.
World Nov 22 Polls say anti-Islam and far-right populist Geert Wilders heading for shocking win in Netherlands An exit poll says the far-right and anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders is heading for a massive parliamentary election victory.