Iran rounds up activists and relatives of killed protesters ahead of Mahsa Amini anniversary
Iran is moving to head off a possible repeat of unrest ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, arresting women's rights activists and family members of people killed during last year's nationwide protests, local and international human rights groups said Wednesday.
2023-08-24 00:52
Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?
Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.
2023-08-14 07:27
Taliban repression of women is a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
Former PM calls on ICC to investigate "systematic brutalisation" of Afghan females.
2023-08-10 16:26
India parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Modi's government
PM Narendra Modi's government won't lose the no-confidence vote as it has a clear majority in parliament.
2023-08-08 13:25
Greenpeace oil protesters cover Rishi Sunak's home in black fabric
By Muvija M and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Greenpeace protesters draped the private home of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
2023-08-03 23:50
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security fears at home and left both Scandinavian nations questioning whether they need to review their liberal laws on freedom of speech.
2023-08-02 18:25
Sweden to boost security controls after Koran burnings
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Threats to Sweden have increased after recent Koran burnings, the country's government said on Tuesday, adding that it
2023-08-01 19:27
The Chilean band speaking out against police violence
All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.
2023-07-30 07:53
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:27
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
2023-07-25 08:19
Pro-Chinese online influence campaign promoted protests in Washington, researchers say
A Chinese marketing firm likely organized and promoted protests in Washington last year as part of a wide-ranging pro-Beijing influence campaign, according to new research.
2023-07-25 02:48
Taliban beauty salon ban: Three Afghan women mourn the end of a valued service
Women tell the BBC about what they will miss from salons before they close on orders from the Taliban.
2023-07-24 07:57