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Human rights crisis in Hong Kong makes Taiwan 'safe haven' for runaways
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): Following the shrinkage of democracy since Beijing clamped the stringent National Security Law in Hong kong, people fighting for their freedom have been escaping in boats to Taiwan to look for a safe haven.
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Journalists union calls on Pakistan govt to revoke laws gagging media free
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Sunday called upon the government to revoke the 'black laws' gagging media freedom in the country and also asked it to ensure the complete freedom of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PE
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Female government employees in Afghanistan demand freedom to work
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 16 (ANI): Saying that they face an uncertain fate, the female government employees in Afghanistan have demanded from the Taliban regime to be allowed to continue working in their respective departments, a media report said.
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SLFP will support formation of new govt: Former Sri Lankan President infor
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 15 (ANI): Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Leader Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday in a letter to newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that his party will support the formation of a new government with the Prime Minister.
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Security forces given full freedom to avenge killing of innocents in Kashm
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday informed the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) that the security forces have been given full freedom to avenge the killing of innocents in the Valley, said sources.
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Mad Club introduces sustainable and new world woman jewellery designs
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI/PNN): Mad Club brings a big change in the retail trade segment by introducing modern fashion jewellery affordable for all. Mad Club is a pro-woman brand that celebrates freedom of choice and profusion by creating a vast artistic range and exquisite designs for
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Arrest of 90-yr old Hong Kong cardinal sparks outcry over Beijing's nation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, May 13 (ANI): Amid rising fears that Beijing would begin instituting closer control over the church in Hong Kong, the detention of a 90-year-old retired bishop of Hong Kong cardinal Joseph Zen, prompted an immediate outcry from international human rights leaders along with calls f
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Pakistan journalist suffers rib injuries in brutal police assault
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 13 (ANI): In an act of retaliation for his reporting on alleged police malfeasance, Pakistan's Punjab police assaulted and detained journalist Jahangir Hayat, including his family, leaving the media practitioner with rib injuries.
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Islamic cleric says former Pak Minister's letter to UN on blasphemy bid to
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 10 (ANI): Saying that all the legal forums were available for the redressal of such issues in Pakistan, Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Monday said former Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari's letter to the UN aga
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Global parliamentarians call for sanctions against new Hong Kong Chief Joh
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, May 9 (ANI): A global alliance of parliamentarians has called for sanctions on new Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and his predecessor Carrie Lam for denying the city its autonomy and fundamental freedoms.
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We don't believe in misusing laws, PM Modi in favour of protection of civi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): With the aim to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his clear and unequivocal views in favour of the protection of civil liberties, respect for human rights and giving meaning to constitutional freed
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G7 voices concern over selection of new Hong Kong chief
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], May 9 (ANI): Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) alliance voiced concern on Monday over the election of a former police officer as Hong Kong's new leader, calling it part of a continued "assault on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms" of the city.
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