MANILA, PHILIPPINES (NOVEMBER 13, 2017) (REUTERS) – The issue of human rights and alleged extrajudicial killings in the Philippines was not discussed during a meeting on Monday (November 13) between U.S. President Donald Trump and counterpart Rodrigo Duterte, a Philippine spokesman said. Continue reading
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African migrant children face highest risk of abuse: U.N. report
A new UN report has revealed that migrant and refugee children and youth trying to reach Europe face appalling levels of human rights abuses, with 77 percent of those travelling along the Central Mediterranean route reporting direct experiences of abuse, exploitation, and practices which may amount to human trafficking.
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German Holocaust denier Horst Mahler arrested in Hungary
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY (REUTERS) – An 81-year-old German far-right activist has been arrested in Hungary on a European warrant for offences committed while serving a prison term for denying the Holocaust, Hungarian police said on Tuesday (May 16).
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Two police officers are fired after violent traffic stop
Two police officers have been fired after amateur videos show a violent traffic stop in Georgia.
Actor Ashton Kutcher testifies before Senate committee on sex slavery
Actor Ashton Kutcher gives emotional testimony at a U.S. Senate hearing on sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.
Gunman opens fire in Zurich mosque
A man storms into a Zurich mosque and opens fire on people praying, injuring three. Linda So reports. Continue reading
Mexico has highest number of missing journalists, reports British NGO
British NGO Article 19 accuse Mexican authorities of complicity in the disappearance of journalists following the release of a damning report on violence against the media in the drug-ravaged nation.
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Another mass brawl erupts at Berlin refugee shelter
German police make several arrests after a mass brawl erupts among several hundred migrants and security personnel at a Berlin refugee shelter, the second such incident in the German capital in 24 hours.
Mitsubishi Materials apologizes for U.S. POW forced labor
(Reuters) – Construction company Mitsubishi Materials Corp has apologized for using captured American soldiers as slave labour during World War Two.
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Bill Clinton attends Srebrenica massacre anniversary
Former United States President Bill Clinton leads his country’s delegation at the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, alongside the Serbian prime minister and Croatian president.