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China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, says UN

China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, says UN

China's "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Rohingya demand favourable environment in Myanmar for repatriation

Rohingya demand favourable environment in Myanmar for repatriation

Rohingya youth leader Khin Maung said they are not satisfied with the slow movement of the UN in resolving the Rohingya crisis.
Wed Aug 17 2022
After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term

After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term

Bachelet will leave the post after one term. The surprise announcement comes after China visit in May.
Mon Jun 13 2022
UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip

UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip

Bachelet said that her meetings with Xi and other officials had been a valuable opportunity to speak directly about human rights issues.
Thu May 26 2022
US calls UN rights chief's visit to China a mistake

US calls UN rights chief's visit to China a mistake

Price said Bachelet would not be able to obtain a full picture "of the atrocities, the crimes against humanity, and genocide" in Xinjiang.
Wed May 25 2022
Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief

Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief

The UN Human Rights chief on Saturday expressed shock at Israeli authorities' use of force at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Sun May 15 2022
Myanmar army engaged in torture, mass killings, war crimes - UN

Myanmar army engaged in torture, mass killings, war crimes - UN

Many victims were shot in the head, burned to death, arrested arbitrarily, tortured, or used as human shields, UN's Michelle Bachelet said.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Civilian death toll in Ukraine at least 102 but feared higher - UN

Civilian death toll in Ukraine at least 102 but feared higher - UN

Some 422,000 Ukrainians have fled their homeland, with many more displaced within the country, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said.
Mon Feb 28 2022
UN says to publish findings soon on abuses in Xinjiang

UN says to publish findings soon on abuses in Xinjiang

The United Nations' human rights office is finalising its assessment of the situation in China's Xinjiang region.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Guterres says UN negotiating with China on unfettered access to Xinjiang

Guterres says UN negotiating with China on unfettered access to Xinjiang

Activists have expressed skepticism about the prospects for a meaningful visit with unfettered access in China.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Widespread ageism worsened by pandemic: UN

Widespread ageism worsened by pandemic: UN

Guterres says ageism damages individual health and dignity as well as economies and societies writ large.
Thu Mar 18 2021
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals

UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals

Sri Lankan government forces crushed separatist guerrillas in a military campaign that ended in May 2009.
Thu Jan 28 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia ranked 57th on 2020 corruption index, Vietnam's fresh COVID-19 outbreak rises to 82 cases

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia ranked 57th on 2020 corruption index, Vietnam's fresh COVID-19 outbreak rises to 82 cases

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Thu Jan 28 2021
COVID toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race

COVID toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race

Whether minority communities trust hospital staff to treat them fairly, or have equal access to healthcare, could also play a role.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Chile battles worst forest fires in its history

Chile battles worst forest fires in its history

Chile's Minister of Foreign Affairs Heraldo Munoz told reporters his country has requested international aid to tackle the blazes.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports

Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports

My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes, says US President Donald Trump.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Police identify victims of helicopter incident

Police identify victims of helicopter incident

Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership

Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership

Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law

How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law

Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say

South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025