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Israeli ministers push bill to punish radical NGOs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:38

Israeli ministers approved a bill that would impose harsh penalties on Israeli rights groups that support boycotts of the country or war crimes charges against its soldiers.

Take steps for credible probe in war crimes in Sri Lanka: DMK to Centre

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:51

DMK on Sunday asked the Centre to take steps for a credible and independent international probe into alleged human rights violations and war-crimes against civilian Tamils in Sri Lanka.

UN mulls means to better protect journalists

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 06:22

France and Guatemala will compile a list of concrete proposals to protect journalists, especially in war zones, the French UN ambassador said after a meeting on the matter.

Mixed reactions to Jamaat-e-Islami leader`s execution

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 05:33

Abdul Quader Mollah`s execution for crimes against humanity in 1971, was welcomed by various sections while his family continued to maintain he was innocent.

UN implicates Syrian president in war crimes

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 23:21

The UN human rights chief has said an inquiry has produced evidence that war crimes in Syria were actually authorised at the "highest level", including by President Bashar al-Assad, BBC reported Monday.

Syria war crimes evidence implicates Assad: UN

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:47

Evidence has been uncovered in Syria that implicates President Bashar al-Assad and members of his entourage, in war crimes and crimes against humanity, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay said.

Expedite probe into Afghan war crimes: Human Rights Watch

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 16:36

ICC said it would examine whether the government was taking sufficient action to investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Expedite probe into Afghan war crimes: Human Rights Watch

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 16:36

ICC said it would examine whether the government was taking sufficient action to investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Ties with Lanka will continue to strengthen: India

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 22:50

India asserted that the Prime Minister`s decision not to visit Sri Lanka for CHOGM was absolutely no "reflection" on the strength of the bilateral relationship.

Bosnia court releases genocide convicts

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 23:10

A Bosnian court has released 10 Bosnian Serb war crimes convicts, including six jailed for genocide, because it applied the wrong criminal code during their trials.

Sri Lanka can set up war crimes inquiry by March 2014: William Hague

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 09:50

After British Prime Minister gave Sri Lankan government time till March Next year to start an inquiry into the war crimes allegations, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed belief that the it was possible for the South Asian nation to set up an investigation within deadline.

B`desh tribunal wraps up Jamaat chief`s trial for war crimes

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 15:42

If convicted, Nizami, the Ameer of the Jamaat, which was opposed to Bangladesh`s independence, could be sent to the gallows.