WASHINGTON—The Trump administration threatened the International Criminal Court with sanctions if it pursued an investigation of American troops in Afghanistan, opening a harsh new attack on an old nemesis of many on the political right. ( Alex Brandon / The Associated Press )“We will ban its judges and prosecutors from entering the United States,” Bolton said. Article Continued BelowThe United States declined to join the court during Bush’s first term, when Bolton was an under secretary of state and later ambassador to the United Nations. Still, the United States never joined the court. The Trump administration announced the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington and threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it pursues investigations against the U.S., Israel, or other allies.

Source: thestar September 10, 2018 15:38 UTC