human-rights

Image for Rights groups sue German ministers over deportation of Afghans from PakistanHeadlines

Rights Groups Sue German Ministers Over Deportation of Afghans From Pakistan

Image for Russia labels Reporters without Borders an 'undesirable organisation'Headlines

Russia Labels Reporters Without Borders an 'undesirable Organisation'

Image for UN chief puts Israel, Russia 'on notice' over conflict-related sexual violence accusationsHeadlines

UN Chief Puts Israel, Russia 'on Notice' Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Accusations

Image for US scales back human rights report; softens criticism of some Trump partner nationsHeadlines

US Scales Back Human Rights Report; Softens Criticism of Some Trump Partner Nations

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Israel Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

Date: August 10, 2025

(Reuters) -Israel's military said it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif in a strike on Gaza City on Sunday, accusing him of heading a Hamas cell. "Anas Al Sharif served as the head of a...

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Australia, Canada, UK Urge Belarus to End 'campaign of Repression'

Date: August 9, 2025

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The governments of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom condemned what they called ongoing repression and human rights violations in Belarus and accused...

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UK Police Arrest More Than 466 at Protest for Banned Palestine Action Group

Date: August 9, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -More than 50 people protesting against Britain's decision to ban the Palestine Action group were arrested outside parliament on Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police said. Officers...

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Portugal's Top Court Blocks Bill Restricting Immigration

Date: August 9, 2025

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's Constitutional Court has blocked a bill approved by the right-wing parliamentary majority that was designed to limit the inflow of immigrants, citing obstacles it creates...

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Italy Grounds Migrant Rescue Charity Plane for First Time Under New Rules

Date: August 8, 2025

ROME (Reuters) -Italy has grounded a reconnaissance plane used by a German migrant rescue charity, in the first use of tighter regulations for such aircraft, the NGO said. The National Civil Aviation...

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Veteran Belarus Leader Lukashenko Signals This May Be His Final Term

Date: August 8, 2025

(Reuters) -Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview published on Friday that he did not intend to seek another term, and denied he was lining up his son as a successor....