Human Rights

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

Iraqi security forces fire artillery during clashes with Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in in Jurf al-Sakhar

Iraq Conflict: US Deploys Troops to Baghdad as ISIS Militants Continue to Seize Towns

US is deploying up to 275 'military personnel' to Iraq for providing security to the US embassy in Baghdad and other important personnel, as the war-torn country battles the ISIS jihadists, who continue to seize major towns around the country.

Jun 17, 2014

KFC asks 3-Year-old Girl, Disfigured in Dog Attack, to Leave

KFC has offered to make a medical donation and has said it will be investigate the matter.

Jun 16, 2014

Ishrat Jahan, a 19-year old college student, was killed in a fake encounter

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter: After 10 Years Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

It has been 10 years since the 19-year-old was killed in cold blood in a state-sponsored encounter. Will she ever get justice?

Jun 15, 2014

Poor Aged Citizens in Bangalore Left Starving as Civic Body Stops Midday Meal Scheme

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) left thousands of poor and aged citizens starving, by stopping its midday meal scheme abruptly from February.

Jun 12, 2014

Exclusive: Park Street Rape Survivor Hails Modi's Statement on Rape Cases

Narendra Modi's direction to politicians to stop analyzing and commenting on rape has seen a strong supporter in the Park Street rape survivor...

Jun 12, 2014

Civilian children stand next to a burnt vehicle during clashes between Iraqi security forces and al Qaeda-linked Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the northern Iraq city of Mosul

Iraq Crisis: 500,000 Flee as City of Mosul Falls to Islamist Militants

Over 500,000 people have been forced to flee the Iraqi city of Mosul fearing increased violence following a complete takeover by hundreds of jihadists from the ISIL group.

Jun 11, 2014

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaks at an unknown location in this still taken from an undated video released by the outfit.

Nigerian Schoolgirls: One More Abductee Escapes, Army Closing in on Boko Haram

Reports claim that the Nigerian special forces are closing in on Boko Haram hideouts.

May 28, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Abducted Schoolgirls Will be Rescued Soon: Nigerian Official

A Nigerian government official has now assured that it is only matter of days before the abductees are rescued.

May 25, 2014

5 Youth Detained in Bangalore for Sending Anti-Modi MMS

The arrest of the youth in Bangalore comes close on the heels of the Goa incident, where a naval engineer faces arrest.

May 25, 2014

Nigerian Special Forces Locate Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Special Forces may have located the three main camps of Boko Haram, where the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are reportedly being held captives by the Islamic militant group.

May 22, 2014

A couple displays wedding rings at rally on Pennsylvania State Capital steps after ruling struck down ban on same-sex marriage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

US Judge Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Pennsylvania as Unconstitutional

A federal judge has struck down Pennsylvania State's ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, calling it unconstitutional.

May 21, 2014

77 Abducted Girls Identified from Video but Several Parents Keep Away out of Shame

There is an increasing fear that some parents may be keeping away due to public shame as the girls have now been converted to Islam and possibly been raped as well.

May 14, 2014

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