World May 21 International Court of Justice says workers' right to strike is protected by key labor treaty The United Nations’ top court issued a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike on Thursday, finding that a cornerstone labor treaty protects the ability of workers to walk off the job.
Health May 18 Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection The crew will now go into quarantine, with those who cannot be immediately repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers.
Health May 08 What we don't know about the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Authorities and the cruise operator have been providing updates, but some key information is still lacking.
Health May 07 Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality More than two dozen passengers from at least 12 different countries left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak without contact tracing nearly two weeks after the first passenger died on board, the ship operator and Dutch officials…
World Apr 23 Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges Duterte, who served as president from 2016 to 2022, was arrested in the Philippines last year and flown to the Hague. He denies the charges against him.
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.