Russia using genocide 'lie' as pretext to destroy, Ukraine tells World Court
Kyiv argues Russia is abusing international law by saying the invasion was justified to stop an alleged genocide in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia to face off at World Court over MH17
The International Court of Justice has set four days of hearings on June 6, 8, 12 and 14 to hear both sides in the case.
World Court rules US illegally froze some Iranian assets
Relations have been strained after attempts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers stalled, and as Iranian drones are being used by Russia against Ukraine.
Why the UN General Assembly's move to take Israel to World Court matters
By asking the World Court to examine Israeli behaviour in the occupied territories, the General Assembly is telling Israel that it is under scrutiny.
Countries call for world anti-corruption court
Some 189 parties including 181 countries have signed up to the UN's Convention Against Corruption, a treaty aimed at stopping graft around the world.
World court orders Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine
Although the rulings of the International Court of Justice are binding, it has no direct means of enforcing them, and in rare cases in the past countries have ignored them.
