UN appoints human rights commissioner for Nepal

The United Nations has appointed a new high commissioner for human rights operations in Nepal to help establish accountability for rights abuses and prevent further violations amid the 'climate of......

Four UK Qaeda suspects to be released

Five British nationals held at Guantanamo Bayare expected to arrive back in the United Kingdom on Tuesday after being held for two years in legal limbo because of their suspected links to Al Qaeda......

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'......

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

IMAGE: India's Manu Bhaker won the gold medal in the women's 10m Air Pistol event at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia when shooting was last held. Photograph: Albert Perez/Getty......

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

IMAGE: Dancers perform as British Indian rapper Panjabi MC performs his popular track 'Mundiyan to bach ke' during the 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham,......

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Images from the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, on Thursday. IMAGE: Double Olympic badminton medallist PV Sindhu and men's hockey team captain......

'Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes' needs': IOA chief on Lovlina row

IMAGE: Lovlina Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being hampered because of "the continuous harassment" her coaches were facing from the authorities, including Gurung. Photograph:......

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

IMAGE: British diving star Tom Daley will make a very public stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights at Thursday night's opening ceremony in his role as a baton-bearer. Photograph: Twitter Be happy and......