Russia says it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) under a directive signed by President Vladimir Putin. This falls on the hills of South Africa, Gambia and Burundi also taking actions to quit the International Criminal Court.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the ICC had “failed to meet the expectations to become a truly independent, authoritative international tribunal,” in a statement released Wednesday. Continue reading Russia Joins a parade of African Countries to quit International Criminal Court, Philippines may follow →