Protests After Indian Lawmakers Pass Citizenship Bill
Demonstrations continue in India's northeast over legislation that grants Indian passports to religious minorities from three nearby countries but excludes Muslims.
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India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims
The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country.
New Controversial Law In India Uses Religion As A Criteria For Citizenship
Protests erupted in India with the passage of a controversial new law that uses religion as a criteria for citizenship. Critics say it violates the secularism enshrined in India's constitution.
In Pakistan, Angry Mob Of Lawyers Attacks Hospital, Causing Deaths Of 3 Patients
The lawyers were apparently angered by a now viral incident at the hospital in which an attorney was beaten by doctors after he refused to wait in line at the cardiac facility.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Denies Charges Of Genocide Against Rohingya Minority
The International Court of Justice is considering whether to grant a provisional measure that would protect Rohingya still living in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
City In India Uses Dummies To Solve Traffic Officer Shortage
Bangalore has 8 million cars and not enough traffic cops. To fill the gap, the city has been setting up traffic mannequins. It's hoped they will bluff drivers into following the rules of the road.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi In Hague To Defend Against Rohingya Genocide Charges
The de facto leader of Myanmar will testify in front of the International Criminal Court to answer charges that her country carried out genocide against the Muslim minority group.
43 People Die In Factory Fire In Old Quarter Of New Delhi
Firefighters finally managed to put out the flames after a fire broke out Sunday in a handbag factory in the city's old quarter. Many of those killed were migrant workers from all over India.
Myanmar's De Facto Leader To Appear At The Hague
Aung San Suu Kyi aims to convince an international court that charges of genocide against the Muslim minority Rohingya are false. About 700,000 refugees fled a brutal crackdown in 2017.
43 Dead In 'Extremely Horrific' Fire At New Delhi Factory
Many of the victims were asleep in beds in the factory when the fire began. Streets in the area were so crowded that firetrucks couldn't reach the site, and had to shoot water from 100 yards away.