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US welcomes passage of UNHRC resolution on Lanka

The United States has welcomed the passage of a resolution on Sri Lanka sponsored by it at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, saying the vote sent a clear signal to Colombo that the......

India backs US resolution against Lanka at UNHRC

India along with 24 other countries on Thursday backed a United States-sponsored resolution at United Nations Human Rights Council against Sri Lanka asking it to conduct an "independent and......

What US draft resolution seeks from Lanka government

The United States-sponsored draft resolution before the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission urges the Sri Lankan government to conduct an ‘independent and......

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka on Wednesday stoutly opposed a United States sponsored resolution coming up against the country at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council, terming it as "unfair and unjust". Addressing the......

Captain Kalia's father takes fight for justice to UN

A petition has been filed with the United Nation Human Rights Council by the Flags of Honour Foundation, says Vicky Nanappa A petition has been filed with the United Nation Human Rights Council by......

Wake up, India! Don't ignore EU

It is possible to argue that the Chinese are the Americans of Asia while the Indians are the Europeans. As players on the international stage, the United States and China are both goal-oriented and......

Global economy, national problems, petty politics

"Power will go to the hands of rascals, rogues and freebooters. All Indian leaders will be of low calibre and men of straw." -- Winston Churchill on the eve of Indian Independence The recent......

Indian dock workers in US seek UN help

Accusing the Indian government of 'abandoning' them to their fate, Indian dock workers from Mississippi who claim to be victims of modern day slavery have now sought the help of the United Nations.......

Posco project: A village under siege

The village has a fence and gates, gates that are manned by a handful of men who scrutinise all visitors. They are not intimidating, just cautious. There is more security inside: a makeshift......

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Terming the fight against homophobia as a core part of battle for human rights, United Nations General Secretary Ban-Ki-moon called for repeal of... ...

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/468727/20130519/transgender-rights-lgbt-ban-ki-moon-united.htm

At least 30 countries in Africa at risk of yellow fever WHO

NEW YORK - Boston marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev scribbled a note in a boat he hid in while the manhunt was on, saying the attacks were... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/214596876/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

IOC official held for graft

Tribune News Service Ambala, May 17 A team of CBI officials raided the Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) depot located on the National Highway No 1... ...

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130518/cth2.htm

Nigerian rebels could face war crimes charges for population cleansing - UN rights office

Members of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in Nigeria could face war crimes charges for deliberate acts leading to ethnic and religious... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/214593867/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

Papua New Guineas plans to resume death penalty major setback - UN

The United Nations human rights office today expressed serious concern over Papua New Guinea's announcement that it will resume the death penalty... ...

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US welcomes passage of UNHRC resolution on Lanka

India backs US resolution against Lanka at UNHRC

What US draft resolution seeks from Lanka government

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Captain Kalia's father takes fight for justice to UN

Wake up, India! Don't ignore EU

Global economy, national problems, petty politics

Indian dock workers in US seek UN help

Posco project: A village under siege

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