human rights

Chileans call for an anti-discrimination law as four suspected neo-Nazis arrested for the killing of a gay man

Two British journalists of Algerian descent reportedly killed by Syrian security forces and a third injured.

Rebels accused by UN of breaking international convention by recruiting boys for fight against Bashar al-Assad.

Israel angry with decision to investigate Jewish settlements in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Muslim Brotherhood unveils vision of post-Assad Syria with equal rights, a constitution and a parliamentary system.

Activists took to the streets in Mexico during the papal visit protesting against the human rights record of the Catholic Church.

The statement is in response to a move by the rights body to assess human rights in occupied territories.

The pilot, after bombing the military base, flew down to Turkey which has been providing shelter to Syrian military detractors.

Fighting spills over to border town of Azaz as Free Syrian Army rebels continue skirmishes with government forces.

Presidential palace looted and senior members of government arrested after rebels seize power.

At present China uses organs of executed prisoners in transplants.

The move has evoked criticism as it would curb the individual's right.

Al-Quds University Jerusalem students dismiss actions of Toulouse massacre suspect as unrepresentative.

Indiscriminate shelling, sniper attacks and house raids by Bashar al-Assad forces in Al-Qusayr, says Human Rights Watch.

Death of Pope Shenouda III, who led Egypt's Coptic minority for 40 years, comes at a time of uncertainty for Christians in Egypt.

As supporters of the Bahraini opposition march in Lebanon and Iraq, the United Nations has voiced concern over the regime's use of tear gas on protesters.

After rebels take fighting to Damascus, Russia announces it is ready to support UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's plan to end Syrian crisis

An attack at a Jewish school that killed three children aged between three and ten and one adult has left the Jewish Community in France and abroad deeply shaken.

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Press TV British journalists held on spy charges by Misrata brigade on way home after charges dropped.

Torture continues unchecked more than eight months since the Bahraini Independent Commission of Inquiry established, say critics.

Bashar al-Assad's regime accused of planting mines near border of Turkey to stop tide of refugees.

Omo tribes from Lower Omo valley in Ethiopia to be squeezed off land in huge plantation expansion.

Scott Lively and Christian Abiding Truth Ministries named in court action for inciting hatred of gays.

A year after pro-reform protesters first took to the streets, Syria still convulsed by civil war.

David Cameron discusses 2003 extradition treaty with US president Barack Obama and calls for changes.

Bahraini supporters use Twitter to highlight plight of jailed human rights activist.

UN and Arab League envoy confirms Syrian regime response but warns time running out

Campaign to bring Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony to justice moves up a gear.

Opponents brand move, claimed to be part of package of reforms, a cynical bid to cling to power.