For many years, the Left in Israel and throughout the world has upheld the so-called "international community" as the arbiter of all things.

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The International Cycling Union -- whom the Texan has said should be the arbiter in his case -- has opposed the American agency's actions by claiming it has jurisdiction.

CNN: August 21, 2012 -- Updated 0154 GMT (0954 HKT)

She also confirmed that it was still up to the International Court of Justice - based in The Hague - to be the final arbiter on such disputes.

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