Malian Man First Islamic Extremist On Trial At The Hague’s International Criminal Court
A Malian jihadist on Monday asked the people of Mali for “forgiveness” after he pleaded guilty to ordering the 2012 attacks on the fabled site of Timbuktu.
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Chinese Military: We Should Give South China Sea Rivals a ‘Bloody Nose’
Chinese military officials speaking to Reuters under condition of anonymity say they are hoping to encourage Beijing to allow them to give a “bloody nose” to Vietnam, the Philippines, and other states claiming territory in the South China Sea, where China claims most of the resource-rich waters.
Frank Gaffney: China Will Aggressively Fight South China Sea Ruling
Center for Security Policy founder Frank Gaffney joined SirusXM host Stephen K. Bannon on Wednesday’s Breitbart News Daily to talk about The Hague’s decision against Chinese territorial claims, a momentous event that seems likely to increase tensions across the Pacific Rim.
China Asks Russia for Help Against Philippines in South China Sea Legal Battle
China is looking for Russia’s help to press its claims in the South China Sea, as the Philippines argues an important territorial dispute before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
Taiwan Is Latest Nation to Arrest Chinese Fishermen in South China Sea
The nations in the community of the South China Sea have begun to take growing action against China’s intrusions into their waters. The latest country to arrest Chinese fishermen present illegally in their territory is Taiwan, which has announced the arrest of 41 fishermen in possession of illegal turtles and coral in their territorial waters.
South China Sea: Indonesia Emerges as Power Player with Attack on Taiwanese Ships
Following the arrest of the crew of a Chinese ship allegedly fishing illegally in its waters, the government of Indonesia is facing regional criticism for shooting at two Taiwanese ships that it also alleges had trespassed into Indonesian territory. The recent incidents are helping to raise Indonesia’s profile as a formidable player in growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Japan May Bring China to International Court over East China Sea Islands
Legislators in Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are urging Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to bring a case against China to an international tribunal to settle once and for all ownership over disputed islands in the East China Sea.
‘State of Palestine’ Becomes Member of Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague
The Jerusalem Post reports: The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague announced on Tuesday that the State of Palestine has joined it, becoming its 118th member state. It is unclear how significant an achievement joining the PCA is with
Jordan to Form Judicial Committee to ‘Inspect Israel’s Violations’ at Temple Mount
The Jerusalem Post reports: Jordan has been selected to establish an international judicial committee to inspect Israel’s “violations” on the Temple Mount, the Amman-based daily Al-Rai reported on Sunday. This role was assigned to Jordan, which is recognized by many as
Indonesia: We, Too, Could Take China to Court over South China Sea
Indonesia’s defense chief told reporters Wednesday that it, too, may take China to court over its outrageous territorial claims in the South China Sea, following the Philippines’ request for the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague to address the matter. The Hague has accepted the petition.
Hague Court Revokes Tax Exempt Status For Church of Scientology
The Dutch branch of the Church of Scientology has lost its status as a “public welfare institution” and the tax breaks that go with it after a court in The Hague ruled it is a commercial organisation. According to the
