Schoolgirls

Assam: Bodies of two schoolgirls found hanging from a tree

Two schoolgirls were hung from the two ends of the same rope from a tree in Assam's Karimganj district.

Boko Haram seize control of another town in northeast Nigeria

Boko Haram has seized control of a town in northeastern Nigeria, the latest to fall into Islamist hands in the crisis-hit region.

Nigeria denies claims of Boko Haram abduction of 60 women, children

Nigeria's government on Wednesday denied claims that Boko Haram militants abducted 60 women and children from the country's restive northeast.

Tamil Nadu: Two schoolgirls sexually assaulted in hostel

Two schoolgirls living in a hostel were sexually assaulted in Tamil Nadu's Pollachi town, a police official said on Thursday.

Boko Haram threatens to sell 200 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls

Boko Haram has hinted it is ready to negotiate ransoms for the girls also said two of the girls have died of snakebite and about 20 are ill.