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Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday morning.
NO IMMUNITY, MR. PRESIDENT

‘Asia’s Trump’ Arrested Over His Brutal War on Drugs

Former Philippine president arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House on February 04, 2025
FIRING BACK

Trump Slaps Sanctions on International Criminal Court

The president has signed an executive order hitting the ICC with sanctions.

Philippe Naughton

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony marking Memorial Day for fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and victims of attacks, at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery, May 13, 2024.
I-C-SANCTIONS

House Goes Rogue Sanctioning ICC Officials

The House voted to sanction members of the International Criminal Court following the court’s decision to issue warrants for top Israeli and Hamas officials.

Owen Lavine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a speech before flags.
HUNTED DOWN

Israel Targeted Hague Lawyer’s Family in Spying Op: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “obsessed, obsessed, obsessed” with the secret operation, which involved digging for dirt on ICC officials, one source alleged,

Shannon Vavra

Amal Clooney and Benjamin Netanyahu
BOMBSHELL

Amal Clooney Approved War Crime Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court is also pursuing a warrant for another Israeli minister and three Hamas leaders.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024 in Washington, DC
‘YOU’VE BEEN WARNED’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest

“This thuggery is something befitting the mafia, not U.S. senators,” one of the group’s Democratic colleagues said in response.

Amanda Yen

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A photo animation of Russian President Putin with the Chinese flag and ICC court justice scales in the background.
BABY STEPS

Why Putin Finally Planned a Big Trip After Arrest Warrant

The Russian president will reportedly be heading to China after months of cowering from the International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him.

Shannon Vavra

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during an interview with media, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 26, 2023.
YOU FIRST!

Lindsey Graham Gets Snarky With Russia After Arrest Warrant

“See you in The Hague!” Graham quipped, referencing the host city of the International Criminal Court.

Josh Fiallo

Dmitry Medvedev visits cosmodrome Plesetsk, which is nestled among the taiga forests of Russia’s north, Oct. 12, 2008.
‘LOOK CAREFULLY TO THE SKY’

Medvedev Threatens ICC With Missile Over Putin Warrant

The International Criminal Court accused Putin of war crimes last week.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Vladimir Putin chairing a Security Council meeting.
NO MORE TRAVEL FOR VLAD

International Criminal Court Issues Warrant for Putin Arrest

The Court accused the Russian president of war crimes on Friday related to his invasion of Ukraine.

Katie Hawkinson

International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands September 27, 2018. Picture taken September 27, 2018.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

Int’l Criminal Court Seeks War Crimes Charges Against Russia

The cases will focus on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children and destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Victor Swezey

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