HUMAN RIGHTS

Athena Stevens says she was removed from a flight after the airline could not fit her wheelchair in plane's hold.

Some were transported in potato sacks and coffins, others in suitcases.

Gbagbo is charged with crimes against humanity, including murder, rape and persecution.

Gbagbo is charged with crimes against humanity, including murder, rape and persecution.

Omar Barghouti said India's military trade with Israel helps maintain the 'occupation' of Palestine.

Tougher measures on refugees also include extension of family reunification to three years

UN panel says Salva Kiir and Riek Machar should face sanctions as they are still in control of militia groups.

Armed groups in DRC earn hundreds of millions of dollars every year by trading conflict minerals.

Parliament debates the 'most misunderstood bill in Denmark's history': confiscating migrants' possessions.

IBTimes UK spoke to the International Federation for Human Rights about hundreds of disappearances.

Berlin gay rights group claims that LGBT refugees have been attacked, discriminated against and spat on.

Dahlin was detained in early January and was asked to confess to causing harm to the Chinese government.

US president says such punishment leads to devastating psychological consequences.

Standards would require low levels of testosterone for male-to-female transgender athletes.

Forceful arrest of Ligue Iteka's treasurer prompts #FreeMarieClaudette campaign.

Holocaust protesters say no memorialisation without action.

Hinte has submitted her lottery ticket to national lottery operator Camelot for verification.

Asylum seekers told by Clearsprings Ready Homes they must wear wristbands all the time to get fed.

The scholarships are to encourage girls to stay 'pure' and are subject to tests.

The UK had previously agreed to accept 20,000 Syrian refugees from Syrian camps.

Karan Johar, Kajol, Shahi Tharoor and Ashok Vajpeyi have spoken on intolerance at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

The former intelligence officer is believed to be seeking official permission to give evidence.

Chief executive of the Road Haulage Association says its 'only a matter of time until a truck driver is killed'

Italy is the only major European country that is yet to cede same-sex couples any legal recognition.

Japan's government says it received a record 7,586 refugee applications in 2015.

IBTimes UK speaks with Panzi foundation on dangers to women and girls if political situation worsens in DRC.

The move will extend the government's ability to search and detain people without warrants.

Police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of young protesters, during the second day of riots.

IBTimes UK looks at the men behind the insurgency and examines if their existence can impact the conflict.