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Ukraine: Vladimir Putin ‘a step closer’ to facing war charges as ICC investigators fly to region

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan revealed an advance team has already been despatched

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

Women's ODI World Cup: India eye first ICC title, Australia favourites to reach 'Magnificent Seven'

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Mithali Raj will be eager to get her hands on a maiden title in what would be her last hurrah for India at the world stage, Heather Knight will hope to defend it while Meg Lanning seems primed to lead Australia to a 'Magnificent Seventh' when the ICC…

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

ICC to Start ‘Active’ Probe Into War Crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine "will immediately proceed" after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

ICC to begin investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine

Prosecutor says referrals by dozens of countries after Russian invasion enables court to ‘immediately’ launch probe.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

War crimes court prosecutor opens Ukraine investigation -statement

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday confirmed he would immediately open an investigation into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine, following a request to do so by 39 of the court's member states.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

UN rights forum picks ex-ICC prosecutor to lead Ethiopia abuses investigation

The U.N. Human Rights Council has picked the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to lead a panel investigating violations of human rights in the conflict in northern Ethiopia, the council said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Could the international criminal court bring Putin to justice over Ukraine?

Even if Russian leader were charged, he would have to be arrested in a state that accepts the court’s jurisdiction

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's Russia has already committed war crimes in Ukraine

The PM's official spokesman said it was the first time No 10 had explicitly stated that view. It comes days after the prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague said he will launch an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Women’s Cricket World Cup prepares to start after a bodged buildup

Covid, disregard of the climate crisis and a ludicrous rule change have clouded the tournament in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022