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ICC prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation

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The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide amid a rising civilian death toll

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  1. The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine

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    ICC prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation

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  1. KIII Corpus Christi

    ICC to investigate possible war crimes as Russia invades Ukraine (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    The court's chief prosecutor said the investigation will look at alleged crimes committed before the invasion, but include "any new alleged crimes".

  2. The Times of Israel

    ICC prosecutor to probe possible war crimes in Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)

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  3. Washington Times

    ICC to open probe into war crimes in Ukraine ‘as rapidly as possible’ (opens Washington Times)

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    The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he plans to open an investigation “as rapidly as possible” into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

  4. Triblive

    ICC prosecutor to open probe into war crimes in Ukraine (opens Triblive)

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    THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he plans to open an investigation “as rapidly as possible” into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

  5. CBS News

    International Criminal Court prosecutor plans to investigate potential war crimes in Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    The court's chief prosecutor said he plans to open an investigation "as rapidly as possible."

  6. Insider

    International prosecutor at the Hague announces he's seeking to investigate Russia for 'war crimes and crimes against humanity' in Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    Ukraine has alleged to the International Criminal Court that Russian forces have committed war crimes in its territory since 2014.

  7. The Hill

    ICC prosecutor to open probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    A International Criminal Court prosecutor announced Monday

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Prosecutor to Open Probe Into Possible War Crimes in Ukraine (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he plans to open an investigation “as rapidly as possible” into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine

  9. Delaware Public Media

    The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said there was "reasonable basis to believe" war crimes may have been committed in Ukraine, where eight years of conflict preceded Russia's invasion.

  10. The Conversation US

    Ukraine: ICC launches war crimes investigation – here's how it will work (opens The Conversation US)

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    The next steps in the investigation that could result in indictments for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

  11. Al Jazeera

    Russia-Ukraine: ICC to launch probe into possible war crimes (opens Al Jazeera)

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    International Criminal Court prosecutor says there is ‘reasonable basis’ to believe that crimes occurred in Ukraine.

  12. The Times of Israel

    Russia likely committing war crimes in Ukraine, The Hague says, opening probe (opens The Times of Israel)

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    International Criminal Court to launch investigation 'as rapidly as possible' as UN confirms 102 civilians, including 7 children, killed in Russian invasion

  13. Al Jazeera

    ICC to begin investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine (opens Al Jazeera)

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

  14. The Conversation US

    Civilians are being killed in Ukraine. So, why is investigating war crimes so difficult? (opens The Conversation US)

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    The International Criminal Court is launching an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine. But significant hurdles remain, and it’s uncertain anyone will ever be brought to justice.

  15. Omaha World-Herald

    International Criminal Court prosecutor opens investigation into possible war crimes, crimes against humanity in Ukraine (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court prosecutor opens investigation into possible war crimes, crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

  16. The Times of Israel

    ICC prosecutor opens war crimes probe into Russian actions in Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)

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  17. Insider

    International Criminal Court launches investigation of war crimes in Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said the investigation would examine possible war crimes from 2013 up to the ongoing Russian invasion.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: ICC to investigate suspected war crimes — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The International Criminal Court said work to collect evidence of possible war crimes committed in Ukraine has begun. The UN has increased its estimate of the number of civilians killed during the war. DW has the latest.

  19. WFMZ Allentown

    ICC prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide amid a rising civilian death toll

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: ICC to investigate suspected war crimes — as it happened | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The International Criminal Court said work to collect evidence of possible war crimes committed in Ukraine has begun. The UN has increased its estimate of the number of civilians killed during the war. DW has the latest.

  21. The Guardian

    Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day eight (opens The Guardian)

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    A week after invasion of Ukraine launched, ICC confirms it is gathering evidence of possible war crimes

  22. Axios

    International Criminal Court opens Ukraine war crimes investigation (opens Axios)

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    The launch of the inquiry was expedited following referrals from 39 countries.

  23. The Hill

    International Criminal Court prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes probe (opens The Hill)

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    An International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target officials responsible for war crimes during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  24. PBS NewsHour

    International Criminal Court opens investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Prosecutor Karim Khan said he launched the probe after 39 of the court’s member states requested an investigation, a process known as a referral.

  25. CNN

    International Criminal Court begins war crime investigation in Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    Russia has ramped up war efforts, and President Putin has ordered his country's deterrence forces — including nuclear arms — be placed on high alert. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.

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