Human Rights

Sue Wilkins pulls up her eye at the Asian woman, whom she called a 'gook'.

Sue Wilkins, Woman who Hurled Racist Abuses on Asian on Sydney Train, Apologises

The 55-year-old woman now is facing a police investigation for her abusive behavior.

Jul 3, 2014

File photo shows image of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, commander of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant

ISIS to Target India for Jihad: 'Caliph' Abu Bakr al-Badhdadi Vows to Avenge Wrongdoings on Muslims

The self proclaimed 'Caliph' of ISIS has said that India was among many countries where Muslims were mistreated.

Jul 2, 2014

a-security-personnel-stands-guard-as-air-india039s-dreamliner-boeing-787-taxies-upon-its-arrival-at-the-airport-in-new-delhi-september-8-2012

Swaraj Meets Gulf Envoys to Rescue Indians from Iraq; Air India, Navy on Alert for Evacuation

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met with the Indian envoys from the Gulf region on Sunday to work out measures to bring back Indians trapped in violence-hit Iraq.

Jun 30, 2014

ISIS fighters at a checkpoint in the northern Iraq city of Mosul

Thousands of Indian Muslims Sign up to Fight ISIL

Thousands of Indian Muslims have pledged their support to the people of Iraq, signing up to go to the troubled nation to fight the militants if need be.

Jun 27, 2014

The human rights groups opposing the controversial expansion project by Camisea gas has stated that the approval from the government in others words is an approval for genocide of Amazon's uncontacted tribes.

Approval of Peru's Oil and Gas Project Amounts to Genocide of Amazon's Uncontacted Tribes?

Human rights groups have claimed that the Peru government's approval of expansion of Camisea project amounts to initiating genocide of Amazon's uncontacted tribes.

Jun 24, 2014

Mariam Ibrahim with her husband Daniel Wani

Sudanese Woman, who Refused to Convert Back to Islam, Freed from Death Row

A Sudanese court on Monday overturned the death sentence of Mariam Yahia Ibrahim and ordered her release.

Jun 23, 2014

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Militants Demand Women for Marriage, Sex in Captured Town

ISIS, which wants to establish a strict Islamic country, has already started its reign in the captured towns.

Jun 23, 2014

Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed listen to the ruling at a court in Cairo

Egypt Court Sentences 3 Al-Jazeera Journalists to 7-10 Years in Jail

Three journalists of the Al-Jazeera television network have been sentenced to seven to 10 years in prison by an Egyptian Court.

Jun 23, 2014

Relatives and families of members of the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mursi react outside a court in Minya, south of Cairo

Egyptian Court Confirms Death Sentences for 183 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters

A court in Egypt has confirmed death sentences for 183 Muslim Brotherhood supporters, including the top leader of the group.

Jun 21, 2014

Campa Cola Flat Owners in Mumbai Defy SC's Orders, Refuse to Vacate Illegal Flats

Owners of 102 flats at the Campa Cola compound in Mumbai's Worli area defied Supreme Court's orders for the third time on Friday, by blocking the demolition action of Bruhanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Jun 20, 2014

Syrian refugee children collect plastics as they stand along a street in south of Sidon

Global War, Crises Have Created 50 Million Refugees: UN

Various world crises, such as civil wars and sectarian divisions have created over 50 million refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people, UNHCR says.

Jun 20, 2014

Sonia Gandhi Urges Modi to Ensure Safety of Abducted Indians, Assures Congress' Support

Sonia Gandhi wrote to Modi with an appeal to ensure the safety of Indians in Iraq and promised Congress' support.

Jun 20, 2014

Dutch 'Gay Village' Project a Hoax to Raise Awareness on Homophobia [VIDEO]

The 'Gay Village' hoax was a PR stunt by Pink Monday (Roze Maandag), an LGBT event held in Tilburg.

Jun 19, 2014

An undated photo shows Chinese activist Liu Ping posing for a photograph in Xinyu

Three Chinese Anti-Corruption Activists Jailed for Urging Officials to Disclose Wealth

Three Chinese anti-corruption activists have been jailed on Thursday for asking officials to disclose their wealth.

Jun 19, 2014

California Christian TV Preacher Asks Parents to Isolate Gay Kids and Leave Them to Satan [VIDEO]

Pastor John MacArthur made the controversial statement during a recent edition of his show "Grace to You".

Jun 18, 2014

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Human Rights

Sue Wilkins, Woman who Hurled Racist Abuses on Asian on Sydney Train, Apologises

ISIS to Target India for Jihad: 'Caliph' Abu Bakr al-Badhdadi Vows to Avenge Wrongdoings on Muslims

Swaraj Meets Gulf Envoys to Rescue Indians from Iraq; Air India, Navy on Alert for Evacuation

Thousands of Indian Muslims Sign up to Fight ISIL

Approval of Peru's Oil and Gas Project Amounts to Genocide of Amazon's Uncontacted Tribes?

Sudanese Woman, who Refused to Convert Back to Islam, Freed from Death Row

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Militants Demand Women for Marriage, Sex in Captured Town

Egypt Court Sentences 3 Al-Jazeera Journalists to 7-10 Years in Jail

Egyptian Court Confirms Death Sentences for 183 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters

Campa Cola Flat Owners in Mumbai Defy SC's Orders, Refuse to Vacate Illegal Flats

Global War, Crises Have Created 50 Million Refugees: UN

Sonia Gandhi Urges Modi to Ensure Safety of Abducted Indians, Assures Congress' Support

Dutch 'Gay Village' Project a Hoax to Raise Awareness on Homophobia [VIDEO]

Three Chinese Anti-Corruption Activists Jailed for Urging Officials to Disclose Wealth

California Christian TV Preacher Asks Parents to Isolate Gay Kids and Leave Them to Satan [VIDEO]

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]