UN human rights chief faces opposition in vote to extend his term for another four years U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk is facing opposition ahead of a vote Friday for a second four-year term The Independent UK · Jul 24
Israel kills Anas al-Sharif, three Al Jazeera staff in Gaza: What we know Israel deliberately attacked the tent the journalists were working out of, at the gates of al-Shifa Hospital. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025
Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist Harvard University has rescinded a fellowship it had offered to a leading human rights activist over what he says was his group's criticism of Israel The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
China faces pressure at United Nations after Xinjiang report As Beijing seeks to avoid further censure over its policies against the Uighurs, calls grow for tougher action. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022
China values UN relationship despite human rights criticism As world leaders gather in New York next week for the annual U.N. General Assembly, China is also focusing on another U.N.-related meeting in Geneva The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022
Head of Human Rights Watch to resign after nearly 3 decades The longtime leader of Human Rights Watch says he will step down this summer as executive director The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
Queensland citrus growers feel the squeeze of increasing fuel costs As the first Queensland grown citrus of the season reaches market, this farmer hopes customers will pay a little more to support local growers and offset increasing costs. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022