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How gay people are being persecuted in Chechnya

More than 100 gay men have been detained in concentration camp-style prisons in the Russian region of Chechnya, according to reports by local newspaper Novaya Gazeta, corroborated by human rights organisations. But what is the status of homosexuality in the disputed region?

Apr 11, 2017

Parliament unites against Pakistan to fight for Kulbhushan Jadhav; here are three options left for the 'spy' in death row

"I would caution Pakistan government to consider the consequences for our bilateral relationship if they proceed on this matter," said External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj.

Apr 11, 2017

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Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

A new report from Amnesty International UK says the number of executions around the world last year fell by more than a third compared to the previous year with 1,032 executions in 23 countries in 2016 compared to 1,634 in 25 countries in 2015.

Apr 11, 2017

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Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

Apr 11, 2017

India says Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution would be 'premeditated murder', halts release of Pakistani prisoners

In a demarche to Pakistan, India has said the death sentence was awarded to Jadhav in a "farcical" manner and "without observing basic norms of law and justice."

Apr 10, 2017

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Meet the Canadian teacher who helped young Inuit kids choose life

Maggie McDonnell won £1m ($1.25m) for her work with indigenous communities in northern Canada.

Apr 7, 2017

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in Maryland

An F-16 fighter jet went down in flames just south of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 5. The pilot ejected and was taken to the hopital.

Apr 7, 2017

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Distraught father cries for entire family killed in Syria gas attack

Youssef Abdel Hamid, a resident of Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, lost more than 20 members of his extended family in the 4 April chemical attack, including his wife Dalal and their two infant children Aya and Ahmed.The use of a chemical agent was confirmed on 6 April by Turkish autopsies of the bodies.

Apr 6, 2017

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‘Impregnate the rivals’: Burundi men sing song inciting rape

Burundi men belonging to the youth wing of the ruling CNDD-FDD party were attending an event organised by the party in the commune of Ntega, in Kirundo province which borders Rwanda on 1 April. This has been confirmed by both the government and human rights groups.

Apr 6, 2017

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Exiled activists pelt Syrian diplomatic outposts in Paris with eggs and flour over chemical attack

A group of exiled Syrian activists pelted the Syrian Cultural Center and the Syrian Embassy in Paris with eggs and flour on 5 April. The protest was in response to the suspected chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun that killed at least 70 and wounded more.

Apr 6, 2017

No change in fee structure or word limit in Right To Information queries

Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions has denied media reports.

Apr 5, 2017

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu government to waive farmers' loans in cooperative banks

Madras High Court also directed officials not to initiate any penal or recovery proceedings against farmers who defaulted on crop loans.

Apr 4, 2017

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Iraqi army continues battle against Isis, nears Mosuls Old City

Iraqi forces continue their fight against Isis on the edge of the Old City in Mosul. The neighbourhood around the al-Nuri mosque is the focus of the advance. Three years ago, Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a caliphate there.Narrow streets in this densely populated area have slowed down the army’s advance. Residents say Isis militants use them as human shields. According to the UN, several hundred civilians have been killed in the past month.

Apr 1, 2017

Satyam Babu acquitted after 8 years for a crime he did not commit; here are 3 other Indians who were wrongly convicted

Satyam Babu acquitted after eight years for a rape and murder he had never committed; But will life be the same for him even if he has been acquitted by law?

Apr 2, 2017

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100 years of transgender rights

IBTimes UK looks back at the past century of developments for trans people, from the development of the Institute of Sexual Research in 1919, to the popularity of figures such as Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner in modern times.

Mar 31, 2017

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