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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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How Syria's Assad Used Chemical Weapons To Suppress Civilian Unrest
Syrian rebels have declared the start of a new era as they marched into the capital Damascus this morning.
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"Azadi": Huge Protests, Clashes With Cops In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been hit by civilian unrest and a massive crackdown has been launched by the authorities to quell protests that have spread across the occupied region.
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Surrounded By Mob In Manipur, Army Frees Militants To Save Locals' Lives
After a stand-off between a mob led by women and security forces that had cordoned off Itham village in Imphal East where a dozen members of militant group KYKL were hiding, the Army took "a mature decision" to not risk civilian lives, officials said
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AFSPA Counter-Productive, Led To More Unrest: Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is counter-productive and has caused "more unrest", Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad - whose party National People's Party is a member of the National Democratic Alliance - said today.
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US Condemns Lethal Force, Communications Restrictions In Iran
The White House on Sunday condemned protest-hit Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators during unrest that left two dead -- a civilian and a policeman -- and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access.
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Blog: Are Kashmiris Not Indian Citizens?
During the 2010 civilian unrest in Kashmir, an all-party delegation led by then Home Minister P Chidambaram visited the Valley to reach out to people and find a way to resolve the crisis.
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Kashmiris Helping Terrorists Are 'Anti-Nationals', Says Army Chief
A day after four soldiers, including a decorated Major, were killed by terrorists in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had a strong warning for locals he said are "not supporting the army" despite people-friendly ops. Local people who picked up arms and appeared to support terrorists would be treated as anti-nationals ...
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Kashmir Tense After Civilian Deaths In Army Encounter With Terrorists
Two-year-old Aleeza's world had come crashing down around her even before she could realise. Her father was killed in an encounter on Sunday between the security forces and terrorists who had reportedly taken shelter in their house. Their house has also been completely destroyed during the gun battle.
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Mehbooba Mufti Orders Inquiry Into Deaths Of 2 Civilians During Kashmir Unrest
Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a time-bound inquiry into the killing of two civilians during the four-month long unrest in Kashmir after Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani was shot dead by the security forces in July last year. Nearly 100 people were killed and more than 12,000 were injured, including security personnel in clashes be...
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Barack Obama Denounces Aleppo 'Horror' As Evacuation Suspended
Responsibility for atrocities committed in Aleppo lies with Syria and its Russian and Iranian backers, US President Barack Obama said Friday as Damascus suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from the city's last rebel-held areas.
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Protests In Kashmir After Civilians Killed In Anti-Terror Operations
The Kashmir Valley witnessed protests in Kulgam over the death of a man allegedly in firing by security forces during a counter-terror operation.
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2 Killed In Fresh Clashes In Kashmir, Civilian Deaths Rise To 78
A man was killed today when security forces fired pellet guns in South Kashmir's Anantnag district to control protesters who were throwing stones at security forces. Another person died after being hit by a teargas shell in neighbouring Shopian.
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Syria Strikes Kill 25 As Another Damascus Suburb Surrenders
Syria's government secured a deal to restore its authority over another rebellious Damascus suburb on Thursday while Syrian rebels captured new ground in a lightning advance on the central city of Hama and suspected government airstrikes killed 25 civilians in the surrounding province.
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Jammu and Kashmir Opposition Parties To Meet Today, May Petition President On Kashmir
With Kashmir in turmoil, the National Conference or NC has called a meeting of opposition parties in Srinagar today to discuss the unabated violence and killing of civilians in action by the security forces.
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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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How Syria's Assad Used Chemical Weapons To Suppress Civilian Unrest
Syrian rebels have declared the start of a new era as they marched into the capital Damascus this morning.
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"Azadi": Huge Protests, Clashes With Cops In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been hit by civilian unrest and a massive crackdown has been launched by the authorities to quell protests that have spread across the occupied region.
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Surrounded By Mob In Manipur, Army Frees Militants To Save Locals' Lives
After a stand-off between a mob led by women and security forces that had cordoned off Itham village in Imphal East where a dozen members of militant group KYKL were hiding, the Army took "a mature decision" to not risk civilian lives, officials said
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AFSPA Counter-Productive, Led To More Unrest: Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is counter-productive and has caused "more unrest", Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad - whose party National People's Party is a member of the National Democratic Alliance - said today.
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US Condemns Lethal Force, Communications Restrictions In Iran
The White House on Sunday condemned protest-hit Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators during unrest that left two dead -- a civilian and a policeman -- and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access.
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Blog: Are Kashmiris Not Indian Citizens?
During the 2010 civilian unrest in Kashmir, an all-party delegation led by then Home Minister P Chidambaram visited the Valley to reach out to people and find a way to resolve the crisis.
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Kashmiris Helping Terrorists Are 'Anti-Nationals', Says Army Chief
A day after four soldiers, including a decorated Major, were killed by terrorists in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had a strong warning for locals he said are "not supporting the army" despite people-friendly ops. Local people who picked up arms and appeared to support terrorists would be treated as anti-nationals ...
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Kashmir Tense After Civilian Deaths In Army Encounter With Terrorists
Two-year-old Aleeza's world had come crashing down around her even before she could realise. Her father was killed in an encounter on Sunday between the security forces and terrorists who had reportedly taken shelter in their house. Their house has also been completely destroyed during the gun battle.
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Mehbooba Mufti Orders Inquiry Into Deaths Of 2 Civilians During Kashmir Unrest
Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a time-bound inquiry into the killing of two civilians during the four-month long unrest in Kashmir after Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani was shot dead by the security forces in July last year. Nearly 100 people were killed and more than 12,000 were injured, including security personnel in clashes be...
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Barack Obama Denounces Aleppo 'Horror' As Evacuation Suspended
Responsibility for atrocities committed in Aleppo lies with Syria and its Russian and Iranian backers, US President Barack Obama said Friday as Damascus suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from the city's last rebel-held areas.
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Protests In Kashmir After Civilians Killed In Anti-Terror Operations
The Kashmir Valley witnessed protests in Kulgam over the death of a man allegedly in firing by security forces during a counter-terror operation.
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2 Killed In Fresh Clashes In Kashmir, Civilian Deaths Rise To 78
A man was killed today when security forces fired pellet guns in South Kashmir's Anantnag district to control protesters who were throwing stones at security forces. Another person died after being hit by a teargas shell in neighbouring Shopian.
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Syria Strikes Kill 25 As Another Damascus Suburb Surrenders
Syria's government secured a deal to restore its authority over another rebellious Damascus suburb on Thursday while Syrian rebels captured new ground in a lightning advance on the central city of Hama and suspected government airstrikes killed 25 civilians in the surrounding province.
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Jammu and Kashmir Opposition Parties To Meet Today, May Petition President On Kashmir
With Kashmir in turmoil, the National Conference or NC has called a meeting of opposition parties in Srinagar today to discuss the unabated violence and killing of civilians in action by the security forces.
