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Strait Of Hormuz: Expert Claims US Blockade Violates Laws Of Naval Warfare

A legal expert argues that US naval pressure in the Strait of Hormuz amounts to an unlawful blockade, while Iran's tighter control of shipping lanes may still fall within disputed but arguable legal bounds.

Is Operation Epic Fury Illegal? Legal Experts Warn Donald Trump Could Face War Crime Violations

Donald Trump's recent threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran have sparked legal concerns, with experts warning of potential breaches of international law.

Keir Starmer Caves to US Pressure, Allows Strikes on Iran to Save British Lives

Starmer said the UK is not taking part in offensive operations but has allowed the US to use certain bases to target Iranian missile storage depots and launchers.

Keir Starmer Vows to 'Defend International Law' as Donald Trump Issues Greenland

Keir Starmer holds emergency press conference to defend international law as Trump threatens tariffs on UK and allies over Greenland acquisition demands.

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Israeli Military Of 'Apparent War Crimes' During May Fighting

The 11-day war between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza strip led to deadly unlawful attacks.

Giulia Campos Jul 27, 2021

An elderly Palestinian man scuffles with Israeli security forces as he protests the removal by an army bulldozer of a temporary health unit in the village of al-Mufagara, near Yatta, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, in January

ICC Paves Way For War Crimes Probe In Palestinian Territories

ICC paves way for war crimes probe in Palestinian territories

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 05, 2021

Ongwen, nicknamed "White Ant", was convicted of charges including murder, rape, sexual enslavement and the conscription of child soldiers. He had denied all the charges

Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of Uganda War Crimes

Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of Uganda war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul one year ago sparked global outrage, much of it directed against de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

More Countries Taking Repression Outside Borders: Report

More countries taking repression outside borders: report

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

In 2014, personal details of over 9,000 asylum seekers were mistakenly published online

Australia Ordered To Pay Migrants For Privacy Breach

Australia ordered to pay migrants for privacy breach

AFP News Jan 27, 2021

Tse Chi Lop is the suspected leader of the Asian mega-cartel known as "Sam Gor", a major producer and supplier of methamphetamines globally

Alleged Drug Lord Dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' Arrested In Amsterdam

Alleged drug lord dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' arrested in Amsterdam

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 24, 2021

British high-street retail giant Marks & Spencer has warned that the Brexit trade deal will 'significantly impact' its businesses in the Czech Republic, Ireland and France

UK Fired Up: Retailers Want To Light A Match To Returns Stuck In Brexit Hell

Brexit has driven return rates to 30% with surprise surpcharges and then stopped the goods at the border, trapping them behind massive fees.

Cullen Paradis Jan 22, 2021

The first post-Brexit Eurostar arrives at Gare du Nord station in Paris from London on the first day of the UK's effective exit from the single European market.

Covid Woes, Not New Checks, Weigh On Post-Brexit Passengers

Covid woes, not new checks, weigh on post-Brexit passengers

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 01, 2021

Fashion designer Peter Nygard, 79, faces nine charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking

Canada Arrests Fashion Exec Accused In US Of Sex Crimes

Canada arrests fashion exec accused in US of sex crimes

AFP News Dec 15, 2020

An independent British investigator looking into the allegations said all but one of the thousands of complaints against British troops had been dropped

ICC Drops Probe Into British War Crimes In Iraq

ICC drops probe into British war crimes in Iraq

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 09, 2020

Dubbed the "Con Queen of Hollywood," the fraudster led investigators on a years-long, global manhunt

Hollywood 'Con Queen' Arrested In Britain: FBI

Hollywood 'Con Queen' arrested in Britain: FBI

AFP News Dec 03, 2020

After the September 11, 2001 terror attacks more than 26,000 Australian uniformed personnel were sent to Afghanistan to fight alongside US and allied forces against the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and other Islamist groups

Australian Special Forces 'Unlawfully Killed' 39 In Afghanistan

Australian special forces 'unlawfully killed' 39 in Afghanistan

IBT Staff Reporter Nov 19, 2020

U.S. warns of threats to U.S. and foreign nationals in Turkey, with a particular focus on Istanbul

US Warns Of Terror And Kidnapping Threat In Turkey

Citing "credible reports," the U.S. government warned of threats to U.S. and foreign nationals in Turkey.

Dan Graeber Oct 23, 2020

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said foreign students will not be allowed to remain in the US this fall if all of their classes are moved online

Mexican Foreign Ministry Confirms Two Nonconsensual Procedures At ICE Facility, Hints At Class Action Suit

The findings align with an investigation from the Associated Press, finding some evidence of wrongdoing but falling short of whistleblower allegations

Cullen Paradis Oct 13, 2020

Volkswagen has reached an unprecedented deal to pay damages for collaborating with Brazil's secret police under the country's military dictatorship

VW Pay-out To Brazil Regime Victims Reopens Debate On Justice

VW pay-out to Brazil regime victims reopens debate on justice

IBT Staff Reporter Sep 24, 2020

Migrants walk near the temporary camp during a police operation to rehouse thousands

Most Homeless Lesbos Migrants Head To New Camp After Fire

Most homeless Lesbos migrants head to new camp after fire

AFP News Sep 19, 2020

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and top ministers have been accused of possible crimes against humanity by UN investigators

Venezuela President Behind Crimes Against Humanity: UN Probe

Venezuela president behind crimes against humanity: UN probe

IBT Staff Reporter Sep 17, 2020

UN investigators lamented that after six years of brutal conflict in Yemen, all sides had continued in the past year to commit a wide range of horrific violations with impunity

Yemen 'Pandemic Of Impunity' Must End: UN War Crimes Experts

Yemen 'pandemic of impunity' must end: UN war crimes experts

AFP News Sep 09, 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel set aside the rules in summer 2015 to allow 900,000 mostly Syrian asylum seekers in

Europe Still Mired In Division After Migrant Crisis

Europe still mired in division after migrant crisis

IBT Staff Reporter Aug 29, 2020

Hong Kong said abandoning the deals created further trouble in the China-US relationship

Hong Kong Slams US Decision To End Tax, Extradition Deals

Hong Kong slams US decision to end tax, extradition deals

AFP News Aug 20, 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces an extension of the visas of around 10,000 Hong Kongers living in the country by five years and a pathway to permanent residency, following China's security crackdown.

China Halts HK Extradition Treaties With Canada, Australia, UK

China halts HK extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UK

IBT Staff Reporter Jul 28, 2020

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Strait Of Hormuz: Expert Claims US Blockade Violates Laws Of Naval Warfare

Is Operation Epic Fury Illegal? Legal Experts Warn Donald Trump Could Face War Crime Violations

Keir Starmer Caves to US Pressure, Allows Strikes on Iran to Save British Lives

Keir Starmer Vows to 'Defend International Law' as Donald Trump Issues Greenland

China Condemns 'Arbitrary' U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker, Says It 'Seriously Violates International Law'

Maduro's Son Warns 'No Country Is Safe' After Parents' 'Kidnapping' by US Forces

UN Security Council Meets After US Strikes Venezuela as Guterres Warns of 'Dangerous Precedent'

Deep Sea Mining Gets Yellow Light From International Seabed Authority, Rebuffing Calls For Moratorium

Human Rights Watch Accuses Israeli Military Of 'Apparent War Crimes' During May Fighting

ICC Paves Way For War Crimes Probe In Palestinian Territories

Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of Uganda War Crimes

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

More Countries Taking Repression Outside Borders: Report

Australia Ordered To Pay Migrants For Privacy Breach

Alleged Drug Lord Dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' Arrested In Amsterdam

UK Fired Up: Retailers Want To Light A Match To Returns Stuck In Brexit Hell

Covid Woes, Not New Checks, Weigh On Post-Brexit Passengers

Canada Arrests Fashion Exec Accused In US Of Sex Crimes

ICC Drops Probe Into British War Crimes In Iraq

Hollywood 'Con Queen' Arrested In Britain: FBI

Australian Special Forces 'Unlawfully Killed' 39 In Afghanistan

US Warns Of Terror And Kidnapping Threat In Turkey

Mexican Foreign Ministry Confirms Two Nonconsensual Procedures At ICE Facility, Hints At Class Action Suit

VW Pay-out To Brazil Regime Victims Reopens Debate On Justice

Most Homeless Lesbos Migrants Head To New Camp After Fire

Venezuela President Behind Crimes Against Humanity: UN Probe

Yemen 'Pandemic Of Impunity' Must End: UN War Crimes Experts

Europe Still Mired In Division After Migrant Crisis

Hong Kong Slams US Decision To End Tax, Extradition Deals

China Halts HK Extradition Treaties With Canada, Australia, UK

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