Human Rights

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Too Little, Too Late; Truce Changes Little for Gaza after 2,000 Lives Lost

The ceasefire terms are reportedly similar to the one proposed on the seventh day of the fighting, when far less people had been killed or affected

Aug 27, 2014

Irom Sharmila Re-Arrested for Hunger Strike despite Acquittal

Imphal police arrested Irom Sharmila after she went on hunger strike again, refusing to give up fasting and undergo medical check-up.

Aug 22, 2014

A diplomat in the city of Brussels has reportedly ribbed off the Niqab of a Qatari princess (Sheikhah).

Belgium Burqa Ban: Brussels Officer Strips off Niqab from Qatari Princess

A diplomat in Brussels has come under fire for reportedly ripping off the Niqab of a woman, who happened to be a Qatari princess.

Aug 21, 2014

Ebola Threat: Air France Staff Refuse to Work on Flights to West Africa

The National Union of Air France has decided to file a petition with the airlines, asking them to stop all flights in and out of the Ebola-hit West African countries.

Aug 20, 2014

Two Pair of Brothers Beheaded for Smuggling Marijuana into Saudi Arabia

Two sets of siblings were reportedly beheaded on Monday for smuggling large quantities of marijuana into Saudi Arabia.

Aug 20, 2014

St Louis is located just eight miles from Ferguson, where Michael Brown - another black teen - was shot down by a white police officer two months ago.

Ferguson Crisis: Shooting of Another Black Man Puts 'Police Brutality' in Focus

St Louis police have shot another young black man amid protest over the fatal police shooting of unarmed black teenager Micheal Bown.

Aug 20, 2014

Ebola Outbreak: Liberia Imposes Curfew, President Criticises Government, People for Ignoring Threat

The Liberian government announced on the state radio on Tuesday, that they would imposed a night-time curfew in the country, in order to curb the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

Aug 20, 2014

Hotel Plaza owned by Sahara Chief in New York

Sultan of Brunei Refutes Rumours of Bidding for Sahara's New York and London Hotels

The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, has dismissed a report by The Wall Street Journal, which said that he is bidding for a few hotels in New York and London.

Aug 18, 2014

Afghan Sikhs, Most Vulnerable Minority, End up in 'Metal Coffins' in UK Fleeing Persecution

Sikhs under Taliban rule were made to wear distinctive yellow arm bands and hang yellow flags over their homes.

Aug 18, 2014

Did Canadian Ebola Vaccine Originate during Cold War?

The development of the experimental vaccine for the treatment of Ebola virus, can be traced back to the Cold War.

Aug 16, 2014

HIV Patients Suing China-based Airline for Discrimination

A Chinese airline is being sued by a couple of passengers as they were not allowed to board the flight.

Aug 16, 2014

A boy, who fled from the violence in Mosul, stands near tents in a camp for internally displaced people on the outskirts of Arbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region

United Nations Declares 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Iraq, PM Maliki Quits

The UN has called the situation in Iraq a "Level 3 emergency", its highest level of emergency.

Aug 15, 2014

Yazidis in Iraq Demand Protesction from Islamic State

Has the United States Broken Militants' Siege of Yazidis on Mount Sinjar?

European nations such as Britain, France and Germany have also decided to join the US in rescuing trapped civilians and furthering humanitarian aid.

Aug 14, 2014

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian army of committing war crimes in the country against civilians in a bid to tackle Boko Haram militants.

Wives, Children of Nigerian Soldiers Stop Army from Sending 'Poorly Armed' Men to Fight Boko Haram

The protesters claim that the soldiers are poorly armed to fight the Boko Haram militants.

Aug 12, 2014

Obama speaks about the situation in Iraq in the briefing room of the White House in Washington

America is Coming to Help, Says Obama as he Authorises Air Strikes in Iraq

Obama says he has mandate for the intervention but insists the US will not wage another war in Iraq.

Aug 8, 2014

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Human Rights

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Too Little, Too Late; Truce Changes Little for Gaza after 2,000 Lives Lost

Irom Sharmila Re-Arrested for Hunger Strike despite Acquittal

Belgium Burqa Ban: Brussels Officer Strips off Niqab from Qatari Princess

Ebola Threat: Air France Staff Refuse to Work on Flights to West Africa

Two Pair of Brothers Beheaded for Smuggling Marijuana into Saudi Arabia

Ferguson Crisis: Shooting of Another Black Man Puts 'Police Brutality' in Focus

Ebola Outbreak: Liberia Imposes Curfew, President Criticises Government, People for Ignoring Threat

Sultan of Brunei Refutes Rumours of Bidding for Sahara's New York and London Hotels

Afghan Sikhs, Most Vulnerable Minority, End up in 'Metal Coffins' in UK Fleeing Persecution

Did Canadian Ebola Vaccine Originate during Cold War?

HIV Patients Suing China-based Airline for Discrimination

United Nations Declares 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Iraq, PM Maliki Quits

Has the United States Broken Militants' Siege of Yazidis on Mount Sinjar?

Wives, Children of Nigerian Soldiers Stop Army from Sending 'Poorly Armed' Men to Fight Boko Haram

America is Coming to Help, Says Obama as he Authorises Air Strikes in Iraq

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]