In short, the court is empowered to assert jurisdiction in states like Sudan that are not themselves parties to the treaty.

Ms. Spaulding said some countries had asserted jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world.

Massachusetts asserted jurisdiction, and prevailed after a boundary survey.

"It does not seem to me reasonable at this point for the government to assert jurisdiction," Justice Souter said.

Federal courts can also assert jurisdiction to hear cases brought against U.S. citizens based on their illegal activities in other countries.

The military has urged him not to and has asserted jurisdiction over the case.

Internet cases with an out-of-state defendant will often require the plaintiff to assert specific personal jurisdiction.

What the agency has said is that once we assert jurisdiction over tobacco, we will put these measures into effect.

The Justice Ministry and the military have sent investigators to assert jurisdiction in the case.

Criminal codes in certain countries assert jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the country: