HUMAN RIGHTS

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.

O'Barry has refused to leave the country, claiming he was there as a tourist.

UN warns of 'deliberate' strategy to deprive civilians used after Juba peace accord was signed.

Abdul Haroun was granted asylum in the UK in December 2015 but will now be tried under the Malicious Damage Act.

Less than a month into 2016, it is believed 40 people have already been killed trying to make the perilous crossing.

The NCRI wants the home of the exiled Mujahideen of Iran to be recognised as a refugee camp.

IBTimes UK looks at recommendations from Human Rights Watch to end the violence

Hearing marks first time a LRA fighter has been brought to court to face charges.

An initiative called Wings Rainbow has been launched in Mumbai on 20 January.

Amnesty says at least two of the prisoners could die behind bars.

The report by the UN stated that the Islamic State showed intent to destroy the Yazidi community.

There's much, much more to tell, says co-writer Buzz Bissinger, who wrote a Vanity Fair piece about her.

A large number of UK supply managers are unaware of the new requirements on reporting modern slavery.