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US uses human rights issues to further its political strategy, claims Chin
Updated : 4 years, 6 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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Desmond Tutu's funeral set for January 1: Foundation
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The funeral of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican archbishop, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner will take place on January 1 in Cape Town, his foundation has announced.
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Biden expresses condolences over death of Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have expressed condolences over the death of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican archbishop, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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Desmond Tutu, S African anti-apartheid hero, 'a man who cared' dies at 90
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Pretoria [South Africa], December 26 (ANI): Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican archbishop, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at the age of 90.
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'Rights and freedoms are not absolute': HK govt after universities tore do
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 26 (ANI): After local universities tore down Tiananmen Massacre monuments, the Hong Kong government has said that "rights and freedoms are not absolute".
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Over 30 killed, bodies burned in Myanmar's Kayah state: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], December 25 (ANI): More than 30 people, including women and children, have been killed and their bodies burned in Myanmar's conflict-torn Kayah state, media reports citing local human rights group said.
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On National Consumer Rights Day, DoCA Secretary says 'they must know their
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): Marking the National Consumer Rights Day on Friday, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Leena Nandan said that the proactive participation of the consumers is required as the Centre has transitioned from 'Consumer Protection' to 'Consumer Empowerm
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Suvendu Adhikari meets WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 24 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday met Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and raised issues regarding the appointment of Human Rights Commission Chairman and Lokayukta.
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Hope Japan will not politicise sports, says China amid global call for dip
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 24 (ANI): Amid global call for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, China on Friday urged Japan to take concrete actions to honour its word on supporting each other in hosting the Olympics and on not politicizing sports.
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IYC files complaint against Mamata Banerjee, Kolkota Police Commissioner o
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): The Indian Youth Congress on Friday submitted a complaint to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, over violence during the Kolkata Municipal Corporation electi
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Gwadar port in Baluchistan witnesses increasing demands from the locals fo
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Gwadar [Pakistan], December 24 (ANI): Protests in Gwadar port have intensified with the locals headed by the leader of Gwadar Ko Haq Do Tehreek (Movement for rights of Gwadar) demanding further rights.
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NCPCR takes cognizance of report regarding cases of Dextromethorphan poiso
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken cognizance of a report regarding cases of Dextromethorphan poisoning reported at Delhi hospital.
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