Tag: International Law

Categories World

Equatorial Guinea shuts UK embassy after London imposes sanctions in violation of ‘principle of international law’

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The African nation of Equatorial Guinea slammed the UK for interfering in its domestic affairs, as it announced the “total closure” of its embassy in London in response to UK sanctions on the son of the country’s president. … Read More >Equatorial Guinea shuts UK embassy after London imposes sanctions in violation of ‘principle of international law’

Categories Latin America

Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

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Venezuela’s defense ministry has accused Washington of “flagrant provocation” after a US military plane allegedly flew into its territory from Colombia. According to Caracas, the US violated its airspace over 20 times this year. … Read More >Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

Categories Middle East

UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

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The world should finally hold Israel accountable for its continuous settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories, a UN human rights rapporteur has said, provoking criticism from Jewish officials and activists. … Read More >UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

Categories Shows

US airstrikes in Syria & Iraq: Violation of international law?

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The US says it has carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed militias near the Iraq-Syria border in response to drone attacks on its forces in Iraq. A Pentagon spokesman said the strikes targeted “operational and weapons storage facilities” at three locations. Two days after the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd … Read More >US airstrikes in Syria & Iraq: Violation of international law?

Categories Russia

Russia calls for reform of UN Security Council: Lavrov says West has ‘excessive representation’ and it should include more nations

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The “excessive representation of the West” in decision-making should be limited to create a more balanced world order, with more input from the global east and south, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. … Read More >Russia calls for reform of UN Security Council: Lavrov says West has ‘excessive representation’ and it should include more nations

Categories World

China scoffs at G7’s ‘international system’, says days when world was controlled by a ‘small group’ are over

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Beijing has dismissed the notion that G7 nations can chart the trajectory of global affairs, arguing that decision-making by small clubs has been replaced by genuine multilateralism. … Read More >China scoffs at G7’s ‘international system’, says days when world was controlled by a ‘small group’ are over

Categories Shows

Power vs people? Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil

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Hard times always bring out the best and the worst in people and their governments, and, in this sense, Covid-19 seems to be a pretty accurate reality check on individuals, on nations and on the world as a whole, rewarding those who practice and punishing those who only preach. … Read More >Power vs people? Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil

Categories Russia

‘New world order’ being formed before our eyes, Russia’s deputy defense minister tells RT ahead of key Moscow security conference

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We are currently witnessing the formation of nothing less than a “new world order,” with the existing international legal system fracturing and states taking sides in a fresh Cold War, Russia’s deputy defense minister has told RT. … Read More >‘New world order’ being formed before our eyes, Russia’s deputy defense minister tells RT ahead of key Moscow security conference