European officials had warned that the bill, prompted by an arrest warrant for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, would irreparably harm the institution.

By Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court has taken measures to shield staff from possible U.S. sanctions, paying salaries three months in advance, as it braces for financial restrictions that could cripple the war crimes tribunal,

THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken measures to shield staff from possible US sanctions, paying salaries three months in advance, as it braces for financial restrictions that could cripple the war crimes tribunal, two sources said on Jan 24.