ICC backs war crime probe in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court, ICC, has given a go ahead to an investigation of alleged war crimes by the US and others in the afghan conflict.
The ICC overturned on appeal a previous decision to block the investigation.
The actions of the Taliban, the afghan government and us troops since May 2003 are expected to be examined.
The US is not a signatory of the ICC and does not recognise its authority over American citizens.