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New York: As the people of north-west Syria face intensifying violence, tens of thousands of women and children continue to be kept in “inhumane conditions” in a remote camp on the other side of the country, UN-appointed independent investigators said on Wednesday. more
Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators sing and boo Chinese anthem

Beijing/Hong Kong City: Taking their protests to the sporting arena, Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters on Tuesday booed the Chinese national anthem before the start of a game.

‘All efforts must be made’ to ensure peaceful elections for Guinea-Bissau, Security Council hears

New York,Sept 11 (JEN): Since the inauguration of Guinea-Bissau’s new Government in July, the political arena has been dominated by preparation for presidential elections, the assis ...

More funds needed to counter ‘persistent and multi-faceted humanitarian problems’ in Ethiopia

New York, Sept 11(JEN): Ethiopia is beset by “persistent and multi-faceted humanitarian problems”, the United Nations relief chief said on Tuesday, calling for more internatio ...

Scourge of slavery still claims 40 million victims worldwide, ‘must serve as a wakeup call’

New York, Sept 10(JEN): Incidents of modern-day slavery are “only likely to increase” as a result of some of biggest challenges facing the world today, a UN expert outlined in ...

Hong Kong police use tear gas to disperse protesters in Mong Kok district - Reports

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong police on Monday used tear gas to disperse protesters in the district of Mong Kok, media reported.

Hong Kong agitation: Students boycott class on first day

Hong Kong City: As Hong Kong city witnessed another weekend of anti-Chinese government protests, school students on Monday joined the agitation, media reports said.

Hong Kong witnesses another weekend of anti-China protests

Hong Kong City: The Hong Kong Police cracked down on thousands of protesters who defied ban to continue their agitation in the city on Sunday.

Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur has not returned home: Family member

Islamabad: The family members of Jagjit Kaur, who was allegedly abducted and forcefully converted to Islam, have rejected reports that their girl has returned home.

Hong Kong witnesses another day of protest as agitators defy ban on march

Hong Kong City, Aug 31: Hong Kong witnessed another day of protests on Saturday as thousands of anti-government agitators defied ban and marched through the city, media reports said.