Ayatollah Khomeini 25th Death Anniversary: Iran has a Long Way to Freedom
A look at the state of human rights in Iran, 25 years after the death of Khomeini
India Gang Rape: The Dire Necessity of Improved Sanitation
The rape and hanging of two teenage girls in Uttar Pradesh, India, has highlighted issue of sanitation.
Thailand: Anti-Coup Protesters Adopt Hunger Games' Three-Fingered Salute
A three-fingered salute from "The Hunger Games" is symbol of opposition to coup.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Risque Rihanna, Iran Sandstorm, D-Day Veterans
Best photos of the day: 3 June 2014.
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Former NSA contractor speaks out in unaired excerpts of NBC interview.
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Best photos of the day: 30 May 2014.
China Beefs Up Security Over Xinjiang Attack and Tiananmen Square Anniversary
China tightens security measures over Tiananmen Square anniversary and Xinjiang attack.
Riots in Barcelona as Squatters are Evicted from Can Vies Building in Sants
Police and youth clash as squatters are evicted from the Can Vies building in the Sants area of Barcelona.
Tiananmen Square 25th Anniversary: How the Uprising and Massacre Unfolded
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests, and the subsequent crackdown and massacre of protestors
Brazil World Cup 2014 Protests: Indigenous Tribes Clash with Riot Police in Brasilia
Indigenous Brazilians and riot police clash in Brasilia, resulting in an officer being shot in the leg with an arrow.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Bee Bearding, Rhino Poaching, Bomb Decorating
Best photos of the day: 28 May 2014.
Edward Snowden Says He Assisted NSA and CIA as Undercover Agent Overseas
Snowden refutes claims he was merely a low-level analyst at NSA.
Edward Snowden Seeking Return to US: Der Spiegel
Former NSA contractor is in exile in Russia and wanted by US on espionage.
Whistleblower Reveals Sex Abuse and Anti-Immigrant Culture at UK Detention Centre
Former Serco official at Yarl's Wood immigration detention centre alleges widespread abuse at facility.
Pope Recognises 'State of Palestine' and Calls For Peace in Middle East
Pope Francis prays at Israeli separation wall and calls on Palestinian and Israeli presidents to make peace.
UK Islamic Charity Faces Anti-Semitism and Homophobia Probe
The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into the Islamic Education and Research Academy over 'regulatory issues'.
Catholic Roma Couple Fail to Block Adoption by Gay UK Parents
The couple had claimed that placing the children with a gay couple failed to respect their religious background.
Central African Republic: Men and Children With Knives and Machetes Clash With French Troops
Crowds carrying machetes protest in Bambari after French peacekeeping troops tried to disarm Muslim rebels.
US to Reveal Secret Memo for Yemen Drone Attack That Killed 4 Americans
US Department of Justice has said it will reveal a much-contested 2011 drone strike memo.
Syrian Civil War: Millions of Refugees in Lebanon Denied Essential Medical Care due to 'Agonising Choices'
Refugees often resort to returning to Syria to receive the treatment they need
United States Slaps Sanctions on 12 Russians Over Magnitsky Case
US Treasury said sanctions not related to Ukraine crisis.
A Child of Tiananmen: How Ti-Anna Wang Has Devoted Her Life to Fighting Injustice
Ti-Anna Wang has suffered 25 years of injustice. Now she tells her story.
When Water is a Weapon of Mass Destruction
Denial of water is a tactic used in many current conflicts worldwide
Kenya: Police Fire Tear Gas and Beat Nairobi University Students During Protest
University of Nairobi students threw rocks at police in Kenya's capital as authorities fired back with tear gas.
Cambodia Genocide: Remarkable Re-Enactment of Khmer Rouge Atrocities in the Killing Fields
Students in Cambodia re-enact a bloody Khmer Rouge massacre at the Choeung Ek killing fields memorial in Phnom Penh.
Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag: Husband of Sudanese Woman Facing Death for Apostasy Pleads for Mercy
Apostasy is a crime punishable with death under Islamic Sharia law in Sudan.
Salva Kiir: Fighting Must Stop to Avert South Sudan Famine Disaster
Violence continues after warring sides reached peace agreement.
Senegal: Raped 11-year-old Girl Gives Birth to Twins
Raped girl was denied abortion as her life was not in danger.
Bahraini Pro-Democracy Activists Stage Protest against King Hamad in London
Prince Andrew has withdrawn at the last minute from a controversial Bahraini-funded promotional conference in London promoting the Gulf Kingdom as a place of freedom and tolerance.
Iranian Women Launch Facebook Page Against Hijab: 'A Key Challenge to Regime' Activist Says
The page, set up at the beginning of May, has already attracted more than 222,000 likes.
Brazil World Cup Protests Erupt in Several Major Cities
Protesters and police clashed as demonstrations against the World Cup erupted in several cities across Brazil.
India Election 2014: How Narendra Modi will Tackle Israel, Russia, Pakistan - and Obama
Britain likely to gain from Modi - but his hard-line Hindiusm could strain relations elsewhere.
Zimbabwe Government to Deny Food Aid to 20,000 Displaced People who Refuse Forced Labour
The families were not consulted about their relocation site and are forced to live in the camp.
Egypt's Sisi Begs US for Economic and Anti-Terrorism Aid
Hot favourite to be Egypt's next president calls on the United States to help him fight terrorism and grow the economy
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