Dmytro Bulatov is the third protester to be kidnapped and tortured as the unrest in Ukraine may turn into civil war.
Leaked draft of Australia's Behavioural Code reveals asylum seekers could be deported for spitting.
Archbishops of Canterbury and York write to heads of state demanding respect for homosexuals.
Anti-semitic French comic under investigation for fraudulently organising own bankruptcy.
In India and Pakistan honour killings occur the most and often remain unpunished.
Same sex relationships existed in Africa before the colonisation era, proving that gays are not "un-African"
Best photos of the day: 30 January 2014.
Actress severs ties with humanitarian group after criticism over ad for company that operates illegal Jewish settlement.
Yousafzai has been described as being "as inspirational as Anne Frank."
Catalogue of shame contains some surprising countries where rape is most prevalent.
The Sweden Medical Association and the Danish College of General Practitioners both agree the Jewish tradition should be banned.
Protesters prevent two Islamic courts from trying 13 men accused of homosexuality.
Home secretary says sanctuary will be given to Syrians facing 'grave risk'.
EXCLUSIVE: Eyewitnesses confirm Burmese officials burn houses to the ground in Du Char Yar Tan.
Ten years after the end of civil war in Liberia, rape is still a very common practice with hundreds of children among the victims.
US President Barack Obama said 2014 should be the year to finally close the prison.
Liberal Democrat peace deal torn in only 8 hours as Prophet cartoon row continues
EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Amid reports of massacre of 48 Rohingya in Rakhine state, Muslims in Yangon live in fear.
Air pollution in China is getting worse, Beijing admits.
Photographs of the conflict in Central African Republic.
The radical feminist group staged a topless protest against Russian president Vladimir Putin and in support of the pro-EU demonstrators in Ukraine.
12 Years a Slave is capturing the public's imagination - but what about the real slavery in India's brick kilns?
In a secret cell near Manila tortures positions are chosen by spinning a roulette wheel.
The webpage was set up by a Dutch doctor after men and boys died after incorrect surgery.
Archbishop Dieudonne Nzapalainga and Imam Omar Kabine Layama outline ways out of CAR conflict.
With one in three girls sexually harassed, Labour proposes amendment to Children and Families Bill.
Fear of murder keeps journalists quiet about drug cartels and corrupt government officials.
Female manager and male executive jailed for six months for illicit liaison.
Fugitive African warlord urges Ugandans to renew peace talks.
Xu Zhiyong sentenced to four years in jail for gathering a crowd to disturb public order.