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Three Tibetan independence activists are nearly one month into a hunger strike outside of the United Nations in New York.

An international human rights group has called on Russian authorities to protect the right to peaceful assembly, criticizing Moscow for detaining peaceful protesters and not holding accountable those responsible for any violations.

Syrians of all ages are trying to flee their country to escape the violence there.

Nepal is planning to stage Asia's first ever multi-sport games for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Voter’s finger is dipped in ink after casting ballot in Timor-Leste’s presidential elections.

French authorities have launched a manhunt for a suspected serial killer who opened fire at a Jewish school in the southern city of Toulouse, killing a rabbi, his two young sons and the principal's young daughter.

A group of independent United Nations experts today urged States to include universally agreed international human rights norms and standards, as well as accountability mechanisms, in the goals that will emerge from a UN sustainable development forum in June.

Ein Al Ariq spring, next to Qaryut village (Nablus). Following its takeover by Eli settlers the spring was renamed as “Ein Hagvura”.

Under domestic pressure, India's prime minister says the country may back a United Nations resolution this week criticizing Sri Lanka for alleged human rights abuses.

UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay receiving petitions from indigenous authorities at a meeting in Totonicapán, Guatemala.