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Anti-terror police race to anthrax alert after opera lover’s ashes are thrown into orchestra pit

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

New York – A man sparked an anthrax scare after scattering an opera-lover’s ashes into the orchestra pit at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. The incident occurred during a performance of Rossini’s Guillaume Tell and […]

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California woman carrying human skull on stick prompts investigation

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Sacramento, Califormia – a woman who carried a human skull on a stick through the streets has prompted an investigation into the identity of the deceased and the cause of death, police said on Friday. […]

UN Peacekeepers Turn Blind Eye To Rape in South Sudan

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

In July, armed United Nations peacekeepers stood by in South Sudan’s capital while women were raped mere meters away. They retreated from their positions, abandoning the civilians they were sent to protect. This week, the […]

21 year old man sentenced to 45 years in fatal Pine Hills home invasion

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

ORLANDO, Fla. – Victor Wriden. 21, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for a fatal home invasion he committed when he was 16 years old. Victor Wriden, 21, was convicted of murder, armed […]

Insecam website shut down

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A Russian website, Insecam, that offered live feeds from thousands of baby monitors, web cameras and CCTV systems has been shut down by its administrator who said “I do not want to run it any […]

Former Iranian prosecutor sentenced to 135 lashes for corruption

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Described by activists as a serial human rights abuser, Saeed Mortazavi, 49, a former prosecutor general of Tehran has been sentenced to 135 lashes for financial corruption. That’s 70 lashes for seizing public funds and […]

Repeat Infringers Can Be Mere Downloaders, Court Rules

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

In determining the nature of a “repeat infringer” (which service providers must terminate to retain safe harbor), a US appeal court found these could be people who simply download infringing content for personal use. A […]

South Africa withdraws from ICC: what next for human rights and Africa?

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The recent decision made by South Africa to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been criticized by many, and holds a series of serious implications for the politically plagued country. At the end of […]

Italy Accused of Abusing Migrants’ Human Rights

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Amnesty International has said Italy has committed human rights abuses that may amount to torture in some isolated cases as it tries to process the details of tens of thousands of migrants arriving by boat […]

Founding Member of Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Dies

November 3, 2016 zoshinuk 0

One of the founding members, former Ashland Mayor David Welch, died Saturday. He was 82. Mr Welch, an esteemed attorney who championed human rights, served on the commission at its inception in 1960, and chaired […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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Anti-terror police race to anthrax alert after opera lover’s ashes are thrown into orchestra pit

California woman carrying human skull on stick prompts investigation

UN Peacekeepers Turn Blind Eye To Rape in South Sudan

21 year old man sentenced to 45 years in fatal Pine Hills home invasion

Insecam website shut down

Former Iranian prosecutor sentenced to 135 lashes for corruption

Repeat Infringers Can Be Mere Downloaders, Court Rules

South Africa withdraws from ICC: what next for human rights and Africa?

Italy Accused of Abusing Migrants’ Human Rights

Founding Member of Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Dies