News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 322
Extremist Violence Returns to Hit Mogadishu
- Inter Press Service
MOGADISHU/NAIROBI, Aug 03 (IPS) - As the Somali government announced it would set up a coastguard to combat piracy in this Horn of African nation, insecurity is emerging as the biggest challenge that the government faces – and it is only getting worse.
Fearing August Terror Attacks, U.S. Takes Precautions Overseas
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 02 (IPS) - U.S. authorities claim the month of August may be a dangerous one for U.S. citizens residing abroad, and they are apparently going to great lengths to reduce the risk.
Balkans Feed the Syria Battle
- Inter Press Service
BELGRADE, Aug 02 (IPS) - This holy month of Ramadan comes with a difference for some families in the Balkans. It is the first without their young sons, husbands or brothers who died far away from home fighting in Syria.
U.S. and Pakistan Try to Mend Frayed Ties
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 02 (IPS) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, on an official trip to Pakistan, announced Thursday that high-level policy discussions will begin anew between Washington and Islamabad.
Kirkuk Plays Dice With Violence
- Inter Press Service
KIRKUK, Iraq, Jul 31 (IPS) - Two teams struggle to find an olive under one of the 11 cups displayed on a tray. The traditional game sin-u-serf (tray and cup in Kurdish) is only played during the Muslim fasting month. In one of Iraq's most violent cities, it is nothing less than a challenge to death.
Mixed Verdict for WikiLeaker Bradley Manning
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 30 (IPS) - A U.S. military judge ruled Tuesday that Private Bradley Manning, the young soldier who shared a mountain of classified data with the rogue pro-transparency group WikiLeaks, is not guilty of "aiding the enemy".
Mideast Peace Talks Get New Lease on Life
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 30 (IPS) - Six months of United States diplomatic efforts have finally restarted talks between Israelis and Palestinians, yet pessimism about their potential for success persists.
Bands Play Across Political Discord
- Inter Press Service
TEL AVIV, Jul 28 (IPS) - Two heavy metal bands, the Israeli-Arab Khalas (‘enough,' in Arabic) and the Orphaned Land, a Jewish band, performed simultaneously this week under the roof of Club Hangar 13 in the refurbished port of Tel Aviv. The bands are slated to play together this fall in a series of 18 gigs across Europe.
Malian Politicians Warn of Election Fraud
- Inter Press Service
BAMAKO, Jul 27 (IPS) - An increasing number of Mali's political groups have warned of widespread fraud ahead of the presidential election on Sunday Jul. 28.
U.N. Struggles to Reach Displaced in South Sudan
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 26 (IPS) - Following fighting in the South Sudan state of Jonglei , the United Nations is trying to coordinate a humanitarian effort to help tens of thousands of people who have fled to the bush. The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an operation to provide food for those who have escaped the conflict.
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