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US says no decision made on releasing USD 130 mln military aid to Egypt
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made no decision on releasing $130 million in military assistance to Egypt that is currently on hold until Cairo addresses human rights issues raised by the Biden administration, State Department Deputy Spoke
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US' allies haven't danced to Washington's tune on Olympic boycott: Chinese
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 24 (ANI): As the villages for the Beijing Winter Olympic opened for pre-Games trials on Sunday, a Chinese state media report slammed the US on the issue of the Olympic boycott being staged by several countries over human rights issues in China.
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China fumes over France's Xinjiang resolution, says it could cause damage
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Paris [France], January 21 (ANI): The Chinese embassy in France on Thursday opposed a resolution that the French Parliament adopted over human rights issues in China's Xinjiang province, and expressed concerns over the "damage" it could cause to bilateral relations.
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US uses human rights issues to further its political strategy, claims Chin
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China] December 27 (ANI): The United States has resorted to the politicization of human rights to maintain its political interests and global hegemony, a Chinese rights organization said on Monday and added that Washington's attitude hinges on the extent to which human rights can se
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Chinese envoy urges Japan to not join US-led diplomatic boycott of Beijing
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 17 (ANI): Chinese ambassador to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, on Thursday urged Japan not to join the US-led diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights issues.
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China's policies threaten Tibet's unique and centuries-old culture: Report
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], December 9 (ANI): Amid ongoing concerns over human rights issues in China, a new research paper has thrown light on China's relocation policy in Tibet, which under the garb of social changes, threatens its unique and centuries-old culture.
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US House passes measure condemning IOC over China human rights issues
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution that condemns the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for failing to adhere to its own human rights commitments on China-related issues.
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Japan PM Kishida voices concern over human rights issues in China
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 27 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed strong concern over human rights issues in China during his remarks at a virtual meeting of leaders from about 50 Asian and European countries on Friday.
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Mike Pompeo backs call for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 22 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday (local time) backed growing calls for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics next year over human rights issues in China.
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Members of Tibetan community to hold protest in Washington against upcomin
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): Members of the Tibetan community are set to organise a demonstration in Lafayette Square, Washington DC on Monday, calling for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games over human rights issues in China.
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US urges China not to restrict journalists' freedom at Beijing Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 5 (ANI): The United States has urged China not to restrict journalists' access and movement as they report on the 2022 Winter Olympics, local media reported.
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Taliban say Afghan girls will return to secondary schools soon
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 18 (ANI): Amid widespread criticism over human rights issues in Afghanistan, the Taliban has said girls will be allowed to return to secondary schools soon.
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