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  IS uses extreme violence against civilians: UN

  World | Nov 15, 2014, 09:52 AM IST

  Geneva: The Islamic State (IS) used extreme violence against both civilians and captured fighters in Syria, the UN has said in its latest report.The report said the abuses, violations and crimes committed by the Islamic

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  Syrian, Cambodian, Afghan women win media awards

  World | Oct 24, 2013, 08:44 AM IST

  New York : The director of an Afghanistan news organization, a Syrian photojournalist and a Cambodian investigative reporter each received Courage in Journalism awards from a women's media group.The International Women's Media Foundation also honored