7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (667+ words) December 7, 2024 at 18: 05 JST The report by U. N. rapporteurs calls on the Japanese government to consider a "moratorium on the death penalty." (Issei Yamamoto) For the first time, U. N. special rapporteurs called on the Japanese government to consider declaring a moratorium on capital…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (426+ words) Policemen check the gun recovered from one of two unidentified drug suspects after they were shot dead by police while trying to evade a checkpoint in Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Sept. 6, 2016. Credit: AP/Aaron Favila THE HAGUE, Netherlands…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (283+ words) THE International Criminal Court (ICC) is also expected to issue an arrest warrant against Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go in the coming months, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. In a television interview, Trillanes said the arrest warrant against Go, who…...

11+ hour, 54+ min ago  (560+ words) Chief Justice, Attorneys-General and arbitration experts from over 30 countries to attend landmark ICC Africa conference in Lagos. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Attorneys-General, leading arbitration experts, and business leaders from more than 30 countries are expected in Lagos next…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago  (144+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines has…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (296+ words) At The Hague, judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed murder charges against former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against humanity, formally paving the way for him to stand trial. Judges ruled that prosecutors had presented "substantial…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (330+ words) THE HAGUE, Netherlands " Judges at the International Criminal Court said on Wednesday that the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will start on Nov. 30. According to prosecutors, the ex-leader is responsible for dozens of murders,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1520+ words) The International Criminal Court has unanimously confirmed all charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The decision means there is sufficient evidence to establish "substantial grounds to believe" that Duterte committed the alleged crimes, officially committing…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (913+ words) MALAYBALAY CITY (Minda News / 27 May 2026) " "Ang mga yumao ay may karapatan pa rin." (The dead still have rights.) These words from forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun summed up the purpose of the civilian-led Truth Commission launched Wednesday to listen to…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (311+ words) The International Criminal Court will start the trial of Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity on November 30. The former Philippine leader faces charges related to deadly anti-drug operations. Despite health concerns and procedural issues, the court prioritizes prompt proceedings. ICC…...