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Ethiopian government restores Internet after weeks of blackout during deadly protests

July 24, 2020

Ethiopian government restores Internet after weeks of blackout during deadly protests

Internet was finally restored by the Ethiopian government on Thursday, following weeks of blanket shut-down as unrest punctured much of the East African nation.

China accuses US of 'inciting confrontation’ in South China Sea

July 14, 2020

China accuses US of 'inciting confrontation’ in South China Sea

China accused the U.S. of meddling in relations between China and Southeast Asian countries Tuesday.

28 Hezbollah missile launch sites detected in civilian areas, highlighting its 'human shield' tactic in Lebanon

July 14, 2020

28 Hezbollah missile launch sites detected in civilian areas, highlighting its 'human shield' tactic in Lebanon

Hezbollah is continuing to bolster its cache of weapons by storing them in more urban, densely-populated locations throughout Lebanon, a new study has revealed.

China appoints Communist Party hardliner to oversee Hong Kong's new security office

July 3, 2020

China appoints Communist Party hardliner to oversee Hong Kong's new security office

Just days after a draconian national security law went into effect in Hong Kong this week, Beijing has appointed a hardline, controversial Communist Party figure – Zheng Yanxiong – as chief of the new office, set up to ensure the sweeping new changes are implemented.

Why US is trying to curtail ICC investigation over 'war crimes' in Afghanistan

June 15, 2020

Why US is trying to curtail ICC investigation over 'war crimes' in Afghanistan

The U.S. government made it clear in March that it would not cooperate with an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into alleged war crimes committed by U.S. military and intelligence personnel in Afghanistan, and late last week, the Trump administration doubled-down on its stance by issuing an executive order that paves the way for ICC employees and their families to be barred from entry to the United States, and slapped with economic sanctions.

American Paul Whelan receives 16-year Russian jail sentence: report

June 15, 2020

American Paul Whelan receives 16-year Russian jail sentence: report

A Russian court sentenced an American to 16 years in prison on spying charges a sentence he rejected as political.

Pompeo, Esper, Barr announce authorization of sanctions against International Criminal Court officials

June 11, 2020

Pompeo, Esper, Barr announce authorization of sanctions against International Criminal Court officials

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and Attorney General Bill Barr announced Thursday that the U.S. will authorize economic sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court who improperly target U.S. officials and American allies -- which comes after an executive order from President Trump.

How China can be held legally accountable for coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020

How China can be held legally accountable for coronavirus pandemic

As the world grapples with a soaring death toll and the never-before-seen pandemic of coronavirus, officially termed COVID-19, frustrations of a cover-up and clampdown heralded by the Chinese government in the early weeks of the disease’s emergence is raising questions of legal ramifications and a skirting of international responsibilities.

International Criminal Court gives green light to investigate US for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

March 5, 2020

International Criminal Court gives green light to investigate US for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

The International Criminal Court (ICC) gave the go-ahead on Thursday for its top prosecutor to launch a probe into accusations of war crimes committed by U.S. forces and other parties inside war-torn Afghanistan.

Kazakhstan’s president resigns after holding power for more than 30 years

March 19, 2019

Kazakhstan’s president resigns after holding power for more than 30 years

President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, who led the oil-rich nation since the fall of the Soviet Union, announced Tuesday that he will terminate his rule as president, leaving uncertainty in a nation that’s had the same ruler for 30 years.