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Year: 2024
Low-Lying Nations Take Climate Case to World Court
A coalition of countries that are particularly vulnerable to climate change are demanding that larger polluting nations be held to account under international law.
South Korea’s 6-Hour Martial Law
Yoon does not want to lose power, writes Kiji Noh, but more importantly the U.S. cannot allow Yoon to lose power. He is key to the Asian force posture against China.
SCOTT RITTER: Congress Must Prevent Nuclear War
Today is the gravest danger of nuclear war than at any time in the nuclear era. This is a reality so stark and intimidating that many people feel powerless to do anything about it. But something can be done.
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Ex-Israeli Defense Chief: Israel Guilty of Ethnic Cleansing
Moshe Ya’alon has refused to apologize for saying Israel is committing ethnic cleansing in Gaza because it “reflected reality on the ground.” He also said the IDF was “not the most moral army.” Joe Lauria reports.
Craig Murray: Lebanon’s Teetering Ceasefire
Israel has blatantly violated the ceasefire without a word of protest from the Western powers.
RAY McGOVERN: Neocons Try Again in Syria
Events during the Obama administration probably point to the way things will work out again, if the attack on Syrian forces continues for more than a few weeks.
Vijay Prashad: US to ICC: FU
The United States confirms it has no regard for international law or a genuine rules-based order.
US Could Deal Death Blow to International Law
Marjorie Cohn raises the prospect of the U.S. government invoking the 2003 “Hague Invasion Act” to extract Israeli officials from the ICC if they are arrested.