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Turkey's Erdogan warns birth control can dry up generations, labelling efforts to promote birth control as 'treason'.

Maria Khan Dec 22, 2014

In start contrast, 4,000 protesters rallied against the spread of racism and xenophobia holding slogans 'Dresden Nazi-free'.

Maria Khan Dec 22, 2014

'In the Grip of the Law' hopes to boost confidence in Iraq's security forces following their defeat to Isis last summer.

Maria Khan Dec 22, 2014

Vidsich activists rise from the dead to make protest in front of presidential offices.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Dec 22, 2014

Welby's backwards policy on gay marriage is driven by fear, and closeted bishops support him.

Father Andrew Foreshew-Cain Dec 22, 2014

The Pentagon claims releasing thousands of photographs showing the abuse of detainees at the height of the 'war on terror' would endanger US.

Tom Porter Dec 22, 2014

Animal rights activists win habeas corpus ruling for ape held at Buenos Aires zoo.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 22, 2014

With anti-semitic attacks on the rise in France, Jewish group uses humour to combat prejudice.

Tom Porter Dec 22, 2014

Women given ultra-conservative new dress code with threat of jail for those who flout it.

Gareth Platt Dec 22, 2014

One of the defendant's wept: 'I am innocent. I was in the hammam for therapy, I swear in the name of Allah.'

Maria Khan Dec 21, 2014

After 61 years, the US and Cuba are attempting to normalise relations. But it will be struggle for both countries

Richard Cosgrove Dec 21, 2014

70 candles will be placed in locations around the country to mark 70 years since Auschwitz's liberation.

Dec 21, 2014

Pentagon confirms four detainees were flown to Kabul after spending more than a decade at the military prison.

Aaron Akinyemi Dec 20, 2014

What is life like in the country in which the leader is seen as a demigod?

Richard Cosgrove Dec 20, 2014

Pu was detained on disturbance, inciting ethnic hatred and separatism charges.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 19, 2014

Cuba's amateur boxers have been feared for decades. Will they finally take over the world?

Brin-Jonathan Butler Dec 19, 2014

Russian people won't rise up and revolt against Putin, so we need the West to do it for us.

Inna Shevchenko Dec 19, 2014

Report commissioned by World Bank found that sexual orientation seemingly affects job access, satisfaction, earning prospects and interaction.

Jerin Mathew Dec 19, 2014

Home Office revealed 11,920 entry attempts were detected at ports in first four months of 2014.

Lianna Brinded Dec 19, 2014

The Labour MP says he applied himself 'assiduously' to his legal obligations while in office.

Ian Silvera Dec 18, 2014

The United States' first African-American president, Barack Obama, reveals he hasn't been exempt from racial biases.

Maria Khan Dec 18, 2014

Ehsan Elahi, 13, played dead as the militants 'sprayed bullets like hell' into his class, killing his friends before his eyes.

Priya Joshi Dec 17, 2014

Donors talk a good game - but their actions tell a different story.

Heather Barr, Patricia Gossman Dec 17, 2014

BREAKING: Gross, 65, has spent five of his 15-year term in a Cuban prison

Jack Moore Dec 17, 2014

Taliban militants stormed an army school in Pakistan's Peshawar killing 141 people, mostly children.

Lianna Brinded Dec 17, 2014

Having already spent more than two years in jail, Journalist and activist Barrett Brown has had his sentencing delayed again

David Gilbert Dec 16, 2014

Brazilian military police have evicted hundreds of families from an abandoned factory.

David Sim Dec 16, 2014

35 Besiktas fans accused of plotting to overthrow the government during 2013 unrest in Istanbul.

Nigel Wilson Dec 16, 2014

Death toll has risen to 'more than 130' as terrorists disguised as soldiers commit savage massacre.

Lianna Brinded Dec 16, 2014