Modi was refused a US visa in 2005 on human rights grounds due to anti-Muslim riots three years earlier in Gujarat.

Brazil has faced a wave of strikes and protests in the run-up to the games and elections in October.

Assad is widely expected to clinch a third seven-year term in office despite the raging civil war.

Army says 155 prominent figures, including ousted govt leaders, are banned from leaving country without permission.

Human Rights Watch says Kenya's shaky reputation for respecting basic refugee rights is fast disappearing.

Johar has lost 21kg of his body weight since beginning his protest and his frailty is obvious.

Aerial strikes target hideouts in Miramshah, Machis Camp and Mir Ali Bazaar areas of the tribal agency.

Ajmal is currently playing for English county Worcestershire.

Inaugural event holds prize purse of $1.4m for 600-plus athletes.

Former Sussex cricketer, teammate Vincent accused of corruption in county match