International Court of Justice Rules Kosovo's Independence Legal

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Has Ruled That Kosovo's Declaration of Independence is Legal The statement made by Hisashi Owada, who is the presiding judge in the Hague, read out the statement on Thursday...

Govt asked to move ICJ for Dr Aafia

THE Judicial Activism Panel, in an emergency meeting on Friday, chalked out strategy to deal with the situation after the government’s failure for recovery of Dr Aafia Siddiqui from the custody of the US government. According to a press statement, the JAP claimed that it...

Israel forms war crime defence team to protect army officials

Despite an investigation which the Israeli military announced this week into the use of white phosphorous in Gaza since 2006, international efforts to bring those responsible for the recent events have not...

Iran sets up court for Gaza criminals, Rabbis approve killings

As the Israeli carnage on Palestinian civilians in Gaza continued, many international voices have joined to condemn Tel Aviv. Some analysts have argued the Israeli government has continued its systematic...

Iran Mediation in Sudan-Chad Conflict Welcome

The border dispute between Sudan and Chad is now subject of Iranian mediation. "Libya is trying to broker a peace deal between Sudan and Chad, but Khartoum supports the steps taken by Tehran". "A second round of...

Fury over British embassy link to Jewish settlement-builder

" By Donald Macintyre in Jerusalem, Saturday, 20 September 2008.  The British Government's plan to rent new premises in a Tel Aviv skyscraper hasrun into trouble after a wave of protests that their...

Vatican grants asylum to notorious Venezuelan molester Nixon Moreno (updated)

Updates: The Venezuelan government asked the Vatican to surrender 33-year old Nixon Moreno so that he is presented at judicial authorities to confront rape, attempted homicide and violence charges. Caracas,...

Nicaragua's Ortega says no meeting with Bush

In solidarity with Boliva, the President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega declines to meet Bush " 2008-09-14 05:44:02 - MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says he will reject an...

Thai-Cambodia : Slim Truce Over the Contest of Preah Vihear Temple

" PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - August 14th, 2008 - Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to withdraw most of the 1,000 troops facing off for a month near the disputed Preah Vihear temple on their border, a Cambodian...

UN voices serious concerns about US execution of Mexican national

The recent execution of a Mexican citizen, José Ernesto Medellin, has caused concern over the current US government´s  observance of International Law and respect for the International Community. Now, the...

Cambodia: Thai soldiers continue to cross border for last two days

Tension between Cambodia and Thailand continue to mount after UNESCO declared Hindu Temple of Preah Vihear a World Heritage site last week. This temple was subject to  ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) but remains the source of a long-standing...

Ecuador and Colombia resume commercial relations

Caracas, Venezuela, 7 June 2008. Yesterday, the commercial bilateral relation between Colombia and Ecuador was resumed at chargé d´affaires only. They were severed as the result of the diplomtic...

Mayor Henrique Capriles will face trial over siege of Cuban Embassy in Caracas.

Caracas, Venezuela. Henrique Capriles Radonsky, the opposition Mayor of Baruta - an eastern Caracas district – is set to face trial again. He is accused of leading or not preventing a hostile crowd from besieging the Cuban Embassy in Caracas on April 12, 2002. This...

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