Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest and most respected rules of international law.
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Yes, Ambassadors Can Get Away With Murder
Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest and most respected rules of international law.
Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.
What To Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift
The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.
Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network
The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.
In London, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts the Launch of an American Mural
The U.S. ambassador Jane Hartley was en route to the dedication of a climate-themed mural in London by Shepard Fairey, who created the iconic Obama ‘Hope’ poster. But then a protest began.
Peter Jay, Headline-Making British Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 87
His appointment sparked criticism and charges of nepotism. He later achieved unwanted attention as a character in the novel “Heartburn.”
Three Men Arrested After Explosions Near Israeli Embassy in Denmark
The arrests were made after two explosions, possibly from hand grenades, were reported near the embassy early on Wednesday morning, the police said.
Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports
The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.
Russia Expels 6 U.K. Diplomats as Tensions Mount Over Missiles
Vladimir Putin said allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons would mean NATO countries were “at war with Russia.” It was one of his most direct threats yet.