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Unable to bear the constant rape and torture a Yazidi woman,being used as sex slave by ISIS has begged the West to bomb her brothel.

How Islamic State Inflicted Horrific Crimes on Women This Year

The United Nations has termed ISIS' attacks on women as violations of international humanitarian law.

Dec 23, 2014

Why 2014 was a Deadly, Devastating Year for Children

UNICEF declared 2014 as a 'devastating' year for children.

Dec 20, 2014

Italian Marines' Plea Rejected by Supreme Court

The court said that the investigation into the 2012 killing of the Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast was not over

Dec 16, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor Attend 'Banega Swachh India' Cleanathon Event [PHOTOS]

'Banega Swachh India' was attended by Shashi Tharoor, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor, Govinda and Dia Mirza, among others.

Dec 15, 2014

Brazil Torture Report: Dilma Rousseff Breaks Down Over Abuse Under Military Rule; US, UK Rapped

The National Truth Commission also rapped the United States and the UK for providing training to Brazilian officials in torture techniques.

Dec 11, 2014

Nobel Peace Prize: Malala Yousafzai is Like my Daughter, Says Kailash Satyarthi

Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai stress on the importance of trust and friendship as the key elements to sustain peace in South Asia

Dec 10, 2014

Saudi man burns the hands and feet of his nine children with hot iron rod over 100 Riyals

Saudi Father Tortures 9 Children Including 3-Month-Old for 100 Riyals [PHOTOS]

A father in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is said to have used iron to burn his nine children, including a 3-month-old baby.

Dec 10, 2014

The 480-page report will be the first public accounting of the CIA's alleged use of torture on suspected 9/11 terrorists held in secret places.

CIA Torture Report: Threats of Sexual Assault on Family Members, Rectal Rehydration, Confinement in Containers Part of Torture Techniques

The Senate Intelligence Committee found that the torture techniques were not not effective in acquiring intelligence.

Dec 10, 2014

CIA Torture Report Highlights Brutality that Even Pushed Officials to 'Tears'

26 of the 119 detainees were held on mistaken identities, the report said.

Dec 9, 2014

The theme for the Human Rights Day 2014 is

Human Rights Day 2014: 10 Worst Human Rights Violations of the Year That Will Shock You

Human Rights Day 2014's theme is "Human Rights 365" and it encompasses the idea that humans should live with dignity every day.

Dec 9, 2014

Farmer Suicide: BJP Worker Electrocutes Himself in Nagpur

The incident took place in Nagpur, the home district of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Dec 9, 2014

CIA Torture Report Reveals Sexual Abuse Threats with Power Drill and Broomstick

One detainee was threatened by interrogators of sexual abuse with a broomstick, the report reveals.

Dec 9, 2014

Maldives Water Crisis: Business Takes Hit as Water Shortage Enters Fourth Day

Business in Maldives, the honeymoon islands, is hard hit as the water crisis entered its fourth day on Monday.

Dec 8, 2014

Acid Attack Survivor Laxmi Thanks Mammootty for Sponsoring Her Treatment

Mammootty decided to sponsor Laxmi's treatment after watching her in Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayathe.

Dec 5, 2014

Iran: Blogger Gets Death Sentence for Facebook Post 'Insulting Prophet of Islam'

Iranian Supreme Court upholds death sentence for blogger Soheil Arabi, drawing renewed attention to Iran's notorious human rights record

Dec 4, 2014

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