US refuses to declare 1984 riots as genocide

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 11:31

In a jolt to pro-Khalistan groups in the US, the Obama Administration today refused to declare the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India as genocide, but noted that grave human rights violations had occurred.

Tamil film industry unites for Sri Lankan Tamils

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 18:58

For a second time within two weeks, the Tamil film industry will join hands to observe a day-long fast Tuesday against the reported genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The first fast was observed March 19 here.

Amid Sri Lanka heat, Indian envoy to Geneva called

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 23:15

India recalled its envoy in Geneva for consultations on US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa sought tough stand and DMK`s Karunanidhi demanded probe into "genocide" of Tamils.

UN court convicts Bosnian Serb of genocide

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 22:38

Tolimir stood, crossed himself three times and removed his glasses but showed no emotion as Fluegge told him he had been convicted of genocide and would spend the rest of his life in prison.

Karadzic denies Bosnia genocide charges, says should be rewarded

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 18:06

Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has begun his defence during the trial over his role in some of the worst atrocities in Europe since WWII by denying the charges that force under his command committed genocide in Bosnia.

Shekhar Kapur to make film on Armenian genocide?

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 15:37

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he might be tempted to make a movie on the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Put Pakistan on genocide watch: US think tank

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 10:52

An eminent American think tank has called to put Pakistan on genocide watch list.

UN court acquits Karadzic of 1 genocide count

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 20:55

The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal acquitted former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic of one of the two genocide charges he faces at the halfway stage of his long-running trial.