World Apr 17 World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is strained The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world’s eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court.
World Apr 08 Trial of Syrian man accused of torture during Syria's civil war begins in the Netherlands The 58-year-old, identified as Rafiq al Q. due to Dutch privacy regulations, claims he is being conspired against.
Arts Apr 02 A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable.
World Feb 23 International Criminal Court opens hearings into Rodrigo Duterte The International Criminal Court has started pretrial hearings on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity.
World Jan 26 ICC judges say former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office.
World Nov 28 ICC judges reject request to release ex-Philippine President Duterte from custody Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court after appeals judges on Friday rejected a request to release him on health grounds.
World Nov 03 ICC prosecutor warns Sudan's paramilitary forces may be committing war crimes in Darfur On Monday, the court said it is taking immediate steps to collect evidence in El-Fasher for future prosecutions.
World Oct 30 Tight Dutch election finishes with tie between Wilders' far-right party and centrist D66 Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 were tied with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election in an unprecedented neck-and-neck race to become the biggest party.
World Oct 29 Exit poll suggests Dutch election too close to call, with center-left party slightly ahead An exit poll published immediately after voting ended Wednesday in the Netherlands’ general election suggested the result is too close to call, with the center-left D66 narrowly ahead of the far-right party of anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and tough coalition…
World Oct 24 International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case Defense lawyers for the 80-year old Duterte argued that the ICC didn't have the authority to continue with the proceedings.