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Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.

'Hunting season': soldier's words on alleged war crime

'Hunting season': soldier's words on alleged war crime

'Hunting season': soldier's words on alleged war crime

'Hunting season': soldier's words on alleged war crime

After committing an alleged war crime by murdering an Afghan civilian, an Australian special forces trooper boasted of having a "good day" in the field.

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia can't choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel's PM and ex-defence minister.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas figure

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas figure

International Criminal Court judges have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas figure Mohammed Deif.

Act now as Myanmar crisis goes 'from worse to horrific'

Act now as Myanmar crisis goes 'from worse to horrific'

Australia has been called on to take a more leading role in responding to human rights abuses by the Myanmar junta as families worry about their loved ones.

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.

Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction

Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction

Former military lawyer David McBride has been granted leave to appeal against his convictions for leaking secret documents.

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Court security beefed for landmark war crime hearings

Court security beefed for landmark war crime hearings

Court security beefed for landmark war crime hearings

Court security beefed for landmark war crime hearings

Security measures reminiscent of those introduced for Ben Roberts-Smith will also be required in another series of hearings over alleged war crimes.

PM urges Israel to hear the world's calls for ceasefire

PM urges Israel to hear the world's calls for ceasefire

PM urges Israel to hear the world's calls for ceasefire

PM urges Israel to hear the world's calls for ceasefire

Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Veterans are calling for all acts of gallantry since the start of the Afghanistan war to be reviewed after expressing anger at how military honours are awarded.

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.

'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call

'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call

'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call

'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call

Palestinians are disgusted at a call to blanket ban asylum seekers fleeing the war-torn Gaza Strip from Australia under the guise of national security.

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Wong condemns Israeli minister's starvation comments

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.

Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Tel Aviv has taken issue with the Australian's response following the release of a report on an Israeli airstrike which killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

The federal government has again called for a ceasefire and slammed the "unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" stemming from Israel's operations in Gaza.

Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster

The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.

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Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.

Hearing to test if landmark war-crime case can be tried

Prosecutors are concerned about the length of time the case of an ex-SAS soldier charged with war crimes has been shuffled through lower courts.

Australia 'gravely concerned' at Israel-Gaza war crimes

An inquiry into the Israel-Hamas war that found both sides have committed war crimes has been branded "gravely concerning" by Australia.

Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.

Dutton threatens to pull Australia from criminal court

The opposition leader has floated withdrawing Australia from the world's top criminal court after taking issue with prosecutors pursuing Israeli leaders.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders.

Accused war criminal's fate delayed by reams of docs

A case that will determine whether an ex-SAS soldier shot a farmer in Afghanistan and committed a war crime has been delayed by new evidence.

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