International Law 
7 U.N. peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast – United Press International
The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast condemned the attack as “a severe violation of international law.” The U.N. Security Council established the peacekeeping mission in 2004, two years after civil war broke out in Ivory Coast.
International Brewers Day 2012: The Right to a Cold Beer in Russia and Beyond – rapsinews.com
Full implementation of the 2011 federal law on beer sale and consumption is set for January 2013. Thus next year’s International Brewers Day festivities will be marked by comparatively heavy-handed restrictions. Holiday devotees will have to shop between …
International Court Team Is Held in Libya – New York Times
“These four international civil servants have immunity when on an official I.C.C. mission.” The four include at least one lawyer the court has assigned to help defend the legal interests of the Qaddafi son, Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, who was …
International Criminal Court staffers held in Libya – USA Today
“These four international civil servants have immunity when on an official ICC mission.” The four detained include at least one of two lawyers the court has assigned to help defend the legal interests of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, who has been … Continue reading
UN: Israel’s settlement construction in the West Bank violates int’l law – New Kerala
NEW YORK : Settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian territory represents a breach of international law, a top United Nations (UN) envoy said on Thursday. It comes after Israel ordered hundreds of new units to be build there. The UN … Continue reading
UN Human Rights Chief Questions Legality Of US Drone Strikes – International Business Times
“Drone attacks do raise serious questions about compliance with international law, in particular the principle of distinction and proportionality,” she said. U.S. defense secretary Leon Panetta declared that such strikes will continue …
Gov’t: Storm will pass over settlement approvals – Jerusalem Post
He called on the prime minister to “abstain from implementing these plans. We recall that colonization in all its forms is illegal under international law, undermines the two-state solution at ground level, and is an obstacle to peace.” And UN … Continue reading
Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea – msnbc.com
The White House later said the leaders “underscored the importance of the principles of ensuring freedom of navigation, respect for international law, and unimpeded lawful commerce.” “They expressed firm support for a collaborative diplomatic process among …
UK condemns settlement construction plan – YNET News
“Such outposts are illegal under both Israeli and international law and should be removed entirely. Hague noted that the British government and its European Union partners have been consistent in their opposition to settlement construction, which he said …
US Drone Policy Under Attack Again: UN, Afghanistan Question Legality – International Business Times
The unmanned aerial strikes raise “serious questions” on compliance with international law, said Pillay Thursday, speaking at the end of a fact-finding mission to Pakistan. UN’s criticism closely followed US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s …
