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Israeli War Crimes Cannot Be Ignored
Comments (6) | human rights, Human Rights Council, International Criminal Court, international law, Israel, Israeli Foreign Ministry, Israeli occupation, Israeli settlements, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine, Rome Statute, sovereignty, two-state solution, United Nations, war crimes, West Bank
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The UN has formally concluded that Israel’s settlements in the West Bank violate international law.
Read more...Syria Threatens "Surprise" Response Following Israeli Air Strike
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Syria delivered a letter of protest to the U.N.
Read more...Iran Sends Monkey Into Space
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The successful launch is one part of Iran's ambitious areospace program.
Read more...United Nations Condemns North Korea's Rocket Launch
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The vote was 15-0 to condemn North Korea's actions.
Read more...Assad Calls On Syrians To Defend Country, Ignores Calls For Resignation
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The UN estimated at least 60,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
Read more...Rebels Continue Advance In Central African Republic
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Violent rebellion in Central African Republic continues.
Read more...UN Estimates 60,000 Dead In Syrian Civil War
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Much higher than opposition guessed.
Read more...Reports Of Dozens Killed In Air Strike On Syrian Bakery
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Opposition says 90 people were killed Sunday.
Read more...Susan Rice Withdraws From Secretary Of State Race
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Republicans criticized handling of the Benghazi attacks.
Read more...US Congress Fights UN Internet Control Proposals
The US decision stands against proposals from Russia and China.
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