US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

China on Thursday slammed the US for appointing a special coordinator for Tibetan issues, describing Washington's move as political manipulation aimed at destabilising Tibet. IMAGE: People raise......

UN's special rapporteurs ask govt to review new IT rules

The submission was made by the UN Special Rapporteurs on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan; on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and......

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far......

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India has abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly draft resolution put forward by the United States that would have condemned the activities of Hamas and other militant groups in......

PHOTOS: Sehwag, Belgian royal couple team up for child rights

'No matter the country we live in, we have to ensure that children grow up in a safe family environment. We need to protect girls and boys from all kind of violence and harmful practises and......