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International Criminal Court has Putin, Netanyahu in its sights, yet its courtrooms are empty
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — For a few hours last week, the International Criminal Court looked poised to take a Libyan warlord into custody. Instead, member state Italy sent the head of a notorious network of detention centers back home. That has left the court without a single...
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor announced on Thursday he had requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials for the repression of women. Karim Khan said in a statement he asked judges to approve warrants for the...
Dutch court orders government to meet pollution reduction targets or face millions in fines
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered the country’s government to meet its own goals for reducing overall nitrogen emissions by 2030, a decision that could have major economic and political consequences. The District Court of The Hague criticized the...
International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit Friday to Damascus to confer with the leader of Syria’s de facto government on how to ensure accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country. Khan's...
Schlumberger: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Schlumberger NV (SLB) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion. On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...
ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response late Monday to an appeal by Israel over The...
