Tasneem Nashrulla
U.N. Supports Sikh Man Who Refused To Remove His Turban For French Passport Photo
The U.N. Human Rights Commission ruled that France had violated the man's religious freedom by forcing him to remove his turban for his passport photograph.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Saudi Arabian Preacher Who Raped And Tortured His 5-Year-Old Daughter To Death Is Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison
In Saudi Arabia, a father cannot be executed for murdering his child.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Taliban Vows To Again Try And Kill 16-Year-Old Malala Yousafzai
"If we get another chance we will definitely kill her and that will make us feel proud," members of the Taliban in Pakistan said.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Horrifying New Video Of Westgate Mall Massacre Shows Gunmen Calmly Walking Around With Their AK-47s
CCTV footage captured four armed shooters walking unhurriedly and talking on their cell phones during the massacre in Kenya. (Via Sky News)
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India Gets Its First Radio Station For The LGBT Community
Q Radio focuses on life in India from an LGBT perspective.
Tasneem Nashrulla
If Mahatma Gandhi Had An Instagram Account
In honor of the 144th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, which was commemorated around the world this week. #noviolence #nofilter
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How The Government Shutdown Ruined These Couples' Pinterest-Perfect Weddings
"We fell in love in Yosemite and that's where we want to marry."
Tasneem Nashrulla
How Much Freedom Of Travel Does Your Country Have?
Americans can travel without a visa to 172 countries; Iraqis can travel to 31.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Ku Klux Klan Rally At National Park Getting Canceled Actually Makes Us Root For The Shutdown
Shutdown-1, KKK-0.
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Nearly 1,000 Iraqis In The Last Month Have Been Killed In Horrific Sectarian Violence
The surge in violence in Iraq has been linked to the rise of Islamist extremist groups fighting in Syria. (WARNING: Disturbing images)
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Shocking Video Of Woman Who Jumped In Front Of A Speeding Train And Escaped Unharmed
The 21-year-old's suicide attempt was unsuccessful. (Via Hindustan Times)
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John Kerry Holds Historic Meeting With Iran's Foreign Minister
It was the first diplomatic meeting between the countries since 1979 and was seen as a breakthrough in the two foes' nuclear standoff.
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Deal Reached On U.N. Resolution To Rid Syria Of Chemical Weapons
But the final draft does not allow for use of force if the Assad regime fails to comply.
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15 Of The Most Ridiculous English Words Censored On Indian Television
You can rot in "inferno."
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Pakistan Blocks The Country's First LGBT Website Because It Is Un-Islamic
The website Queer Pakistan was launched in July as a platform for Pakistan's LGBT community in "this Islamic Republic."
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11 Images Of The Devastating Earthquake In Pakistan That Was Powerful Enough To Create A New Island
At least 330 people have died and as many as 445 injured in the 7.7 magnitude quake that has left thousands homeless in southwestern Pakistan.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Russia Suspects Greenpeace Activists Of Being Pirates
Thirty Greenpeace activists are being held in Russia for scaling a state-owned offshore oil platform as an act of protest against Russia's energy exploration in the Arctic.
Tasneem Nashrulla
These Are The Four Men Sentenced To Death In The Brutal Delhi Gang Rape And Murder
Three of the four men uncovered their faces for the first time in public as their lawyers challenged their guilty verdicts and death penalties.
Tasneem Nashrulla
A Village Council In India Has Banned Girls Over 10 From Wearing Jeans And Carrying Mobile Phones
They think this will stop families from killing their own daughters who fall in love against local diktats.
Tasneem Nashrulla
The People Who Make H&M, Gap, And Zara Clothes Earn $38 A Month And Are Demanding $100
Thousands of angry garments workers in Bangladesh set factories on fire as they demanded $100 a month minimum wage. Around 50 people have been injured in clashes between workers and police.
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