Death Penalty: Amnesty Reports Alarming Surge in Executions
Human rights organization Amnesty International reports that a dramatic global rise in the number of executions recorded in 2015 saw more people put to death than at any point in…
CNN’s Clarissa Ward Wins Media Award
CNN’s Clarissa Ward, who has reported on the devastation of war from global conflict zones such as Syria and Iraq, will be honored by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)…
Ukraine Conflict Leaves 1.5 Million People Hungry
The two-year long conflict in eastern Ukraine has left around 1.5 million people hungry, including almost 300,000 people who are severely food insecure and in need of immediate food assistance,…
Narendra Modi to Launch ‘Stand Up India’ Initiative
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, will launch the Stand Up India initiative at Noida today. According to the government, the initiative will promote entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes,…