Danny Masterson's publicist says a woman cannot be raped by her boyfriend
Masterson is accused of having sexually assaulted four women, including two former girlfriends who allege they were drugged and abused while in a relationship with him.
Bangladesh and Myanmar sign deal to return Rohingya Muslims
Rohingya live in segregated conditions in the Buddhist-majority Myanmar, where they are regarded as stateless people and unwelcome migrants from Bangladesh.
Papua New Guinea police storm Manus Island detention centre and order asylum seekers to leave
Police urged asylum seekers to leave as their stay in the closed down centre, in an area used by the Papua New Guinea navy, was illegal.
Ratko Mladić guilty verdict is welcome, but Bosnia is still 'full of butchers' like him
Mladić, "know as the Butcher of Bosnia" was found guilty of 10 out of 11 counts of crimes against humanity and genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
'The Muslims were bait and cannon fodder:' Bosnian war criminal Ratko Mladić in quotes
Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić was found guilty of crimes against humanity and genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
Boko Haram and Shabaab will become deadlier as the Isis caliphate crumbles
As Isis continues to lose territories, many fighters are returning home, but many more are regrouping somewhere else or are joining other terrorist cells around the world.
UK Environment department uses 500,000 disposable cups a year in 'colossal amount of waste'
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) accused of wastage after it emerged that it has purchased more than 2.5 million disposable cups in the past five years.
Jihadis returning to UK must be punished says British anti-Isis fighter who saw 'barbarity' in Syria
Macer Gifford left the UK to join anti-Isis fight in Syria in 2014. He spent three years fighting with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) YPG group.
Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe
Resignation comes as tensions mount in the country following Mugabe firing former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa earlier in November.
Taliban hostages re-enacted Charles I's beheading to make son less afraid of possible execution
American-Canadian family was released in October, following joint operations by US and Pakistan officials.
Nigeria mosque suicide bombing leaves 50 dead
Attack occurred in Adamawa which along with Borno and Yobe states is under state of emergency due to violent insurgency.
Italian priest compares abortion to brutal Sicilian mafia killings
The issue of abortion is divisive in Italy, where the practice is legal, but doctors can refuse to perform it on religious grounds.
Vera Songwe: Child marriage and genital mutilation still hinder African women's empowerment
Africa recognising importance of promoting women's rights and empowerment, but more has to be done, Vera Songwe tells IBTimes UK.
Witch-hunting in Papua New Guinea: Six-year-old girl tortured with knives as mother 'was a witch'
Girl thought to be daughter of Kepari Leniata, who was burned alive after being accused of sorcery. Murder stirred international outrage, shedding light on the extent of the issue.
Slavery in Libya: Top traders to be hunted down
Libya is one of the main transit routes for migrants trying to reach Europe, but thousands remain trapped in the violence-ridden country amid fears they are being tortured and sold off as slaves.
Robert Mugabe attends graduation ceremony in first public appearance since army takeover
First public appearance comes one day after the 93-year old leader was pictured shaking hands with army commander Constantino Chiwenga, the general who ordered his arrest.
Emmerson Mnangagwa: Should Zimbabwe celebrate if 'The Crocodile' replaces Mugabe?
Labour's Kate Hoey asked Boris Johnson whether he would support presidency of Mnangagwa, who she said is "probably the one person in Zimbabwe who inspires even greater terror".
Exile or ICC trial – what next for ousted Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe?
Fate of Mugabe family unclear as reports suggest sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is very close to military figures, is back in the country.
Italy deports Isis-linked woman 'ready to blow herself up in Milan'
The woman, identified as 22-year-old Fatma Ashraf Shawky Famhy, allegedly plotted to carry out an attack in Italy after she was unable to travel to Syria and join militants.
Watch Indian elephant knock out a drunk as he tries to recreate movie stunt
The group spotted the animal in a rubber plantation in Kerala. Before the man tried the stunt, he lured the elephant with some bananas.
From flying royals to carrying uncut diamonds and falcons: Life as a private jet pilot
"A typical day may start with breakfast at home in Dubai, then lunch over Greece and dinner in London."
Iraq's Kurdistan 'will respect' court decision banning secession
Announcement seen as the latest effort by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to start a dialogue with Baghdad that can formalise independence.
Raped, tortured and unable to flee – The plight of Tanzanian domestic workers in the Gulf
HRW interviewed 87 domestic workers who were abused, forced to work for 21 hours, denied food and sleep and had their passports confiscated by their employers.
Womanising Australian 'Dr. Jihad' was unhappy with Isis' treatment of animals and orphans
Tareq Kamleh, a 31-year-old paediatrician from Perth, often appeared in Isis propaganda videos urging fellow Muslims to take up arms and join the group.
Is Iran behind Islamic Jihad in Gaza? War declaration as Israel destroys tunnels and arrests leader
Arrest came as Israel warned group against carrying out retaliatory attacks after Israeli army destroyed one of the group's tunnels that stretched from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
Kevin Spacey breached Royal protocol when he 'sat on Queen's throne' during Buckingham Palace tour
House of Cards actor is thought to have sat on a throne made for the Queen's coronation in 1953, during a Buckingham Palace private visit years ago.
'Dump Trump' - Anti-US protests in the Philippines continue for third day
Trump and other leaders from Southeast Asian and East Asian nations, except for Taiwan, will attend the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) trade summit.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seen in Syria - What does it mean for the group?
Baghdadi, who has rarely made any public appearance since announcing the creation of Isis in 2014, has often been reported dead or injured in the past three years.
Thousands pay homage to British filmmaker and 'exceptional revolutionary' killed by Isis in Raqqa
The 32-year-old from London worked as press officer for the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) when the military base where he was stationed in Raqqa was struck in September.
Hamza bin Laden: Crown prince of terror or Al Qaeda's PR man?
Son of terrorist Osama bin Laden has made once again headlines after he called on fellow Muslims around the world to avenge his father's death and rise against the West.
