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Rights group applauds Arkansas governors rejection of religion bill

A group of human rights activists rallied outside the state capitol building in Little Rock, Arkansas on 1 April, against a bill they say allows people to use religion as a basis for discrimination.

Apr 2, 2015

800 More Indians Rescued Under Heavy Shelling in Yemen; 1,800 Return to India So Far

Nearly 3,000 Indians are yet to be evacuated from Yemen which is under war-like situation.

Apr 5, 2015

Saudi Arabia Guarantees Assistance for Indians Stranded in Yemen

Minister of state for external affairs VK Singh flies to Djibouti to oversee evacuation efforts.

Mar 31, 2015

Instagram Apologizes for Censoring Menstruation

Menstruation Still a Taboo? Instagram Apologises for Censoring Photo of Woman on her Period [PHOTOS]

An Ontario-based woman had uploaded her photo with period blood on her pants on the photo-sharing site a few days ago.

Mar 28, 2015

India Votes Against Gay Couples in UN along with China and Islamic Nations; Faces Twitter Ire

The Russian-drafted resolution had proposed that same-sex couples working at the UN should not be given the same benefits extended to other staff.

Mar 25, 2015

South Africa: Indian-Origin Author Zainub Priya Dala Hit in the Face with Brick for 'Praising' Rushdie; Twitteratis React

Zainub Priya Dala said the assaulters called her Rushdie's b*t*h.

Mar 24, 2015

Journalists protest in front of Myanmar Peace Center where Myanmar's President Thein Sein is meeting with Myanmar's film stars, in Yangon

Myanmar Jails Two Journalists for Defamation

A military representative had complained he was misquoted in a report.

Mar 19, 2015

Pakistan Postpones Hanging of Shafqat Hussain Tortured As a Child into Confession of Murder

Pakistan has stayed the execution for three days.

Mar 19, 2015

European Central Bank Opening: Anti-Capitalist Protesters and Police Clash Turns Violent [PHOTOS]

Over 150 people were injured during the clash between anti-capitalist protesters Blockupy and the police.

Mar 18, 2015

Siddhartha, Samantha, Rakul Preet, Prakash Raj Condemn Ban on 'India's Daughter' Documentary

Siddhartha, Samantha, Rakul Preet and Prakash Raj have condemned India's ban on airing of BBC's documentary "India's Daughter".

Mar 6, 2015

People hold a placard during a candlelight vigil in support of 'Nirbhaya'

Nirbhaya Documentary: Home Minister Rajnath Singh Objects to BBC's Airing of 'India's Daughter'

An order prohibiting the airing of the film has been sent to BBC.

Mar 5, 2015

Stop Acid Attack Survivors Disney Princess Princesses Stop Acid Attacks Attack Women Human Rights Violence Art Awareness Campaign Artist aleXsandro Palombo WEB

Stop Acid Attack: Disney Princesses Paint Gory Picture of Macho Reality, Atrocities Against Women

Italian artist AleXandro Palombo's "Disney Princesses as acid attack survivors" series urge people to stand up against sexual inequality.

Feb 25, 2015

Bali Nine: Indonesia Rejects Mercy Pleas, Will Not Delay Executions of Chan and Sukumaran

Indonesian president said that executions of 11 death row convicts, including Bali nine members Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, would go ahead as planned.

Feb 24, 2015