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Ozil issued a long statement and announced his withdrawal from the German national team. He attributed the reason to his racial discrimination and disrespect. The German Football Association and many other people treat me the way, so that I no longer want to wear the German team jersey

According to foreign media reports, the United Nations International Tribunal ruled on Monday 23rd local time, the United Arab Emirates last years blockade against Qatar, discrimination against Qatari citizens. the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt have imposed an unprecedented diplomatic

International day for persons with disabilities on 3rd December - Note on schemes for the welfare of persons with disabilities and concessions available to them. The Government of India is committed for the realization of full participation, protection of rights, and equal opportunities to all including persons with disabilities. India is a country where most of the population lives in the rural areas and accessing the health and rehabilitation services has always been a challenge. In a Backgrounder issued yesterday, a brief summary of the major steps initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in this direction were given. Following is the Background Note on the legislative and Institutional framework along with the major schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the People with Disabilities (PwDs). The Note also contains information on facilities and concessions available to PwDs under other central schemes which are being run by other Union Ministries. OFFER ON INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY Wheelchair @ 4499 INR Tricycle @ 6500 INR Legislative Framework: There are four important legislations dealing on disabilities issues- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, has laid the foundation of recognition of rights for Persons with Disabilities and has facilitated development of specific programmes for their education, rehabilitation, employment, non-discrimination and social security. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 regulates and monitors training of rehabilitation professionals and personnel. The National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, aims at enabling and empowering persons with disabilities to live independently as fully as possible in their community. Mental Health Act, 1987, address to the specific needs of persons with ment

A Japanese Defense Ministry official said on Tuesday that in order to build a missile defense system, Japan will spend billions of dollars to purchase Lockheed Martin's Long Range Discrimination Radar. Foreign media said that Japan will spend huge sums of money to purchase US radar : improve missile

two black men in a Starbucks in Philadelphia, the United States, because no one was accused of "illegal invasion", was arrested by the police and triggered a protest. On the 2nd, Starbucks reached a settlement agreement with two men, including a free college education for two people