HUMAN RIGHTS

Barrett Brown's five year sentence sets a worrying precedent for activists and journalists seeking to uncover injustice.

Blogger Raif Badawi was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for advocating free speech.

Republicans pass law tightening restrictions on abortions as pro-life activists march outside.

Amnesty International says it is uncertain if Saudi authorities will disregard the medical advice.

Journalist and activist Barrett Brown sentenced to more than five years in prison over Stratfor hacking.

As a Jew raised in the Muslim world, I believe there is far more that unites faiths than divides them.

Journalist and activist Barrett Brown denounces "unjust" US government in sentencing speech.

Islam is enshrined in Iran's constitution - yet still Muslims are hounded.

Too many employers still view victims of sexual harassment as an inconvenience.

Rights groups say 40 people killed in protests this week ahead of vote on change to electoral law.

In 'Guantanamo Diary', Mohamedou Slahi says female soldiers told him: 'We're gonna teach you about great American sex'.

Few days earlier, Pope Francis said Catholics did not need to 'breed like rabbits'.

Blair says young people are a risk of being taught 'closed world views'.

iPhone may include secret spyware that enable governments to watch users without their knowledge, Snowden's lawyer said.

Thai nationals face low pay, excessive hours and unsafe conditions in Israel's agricultural sector.

New mothers get full-year leave with pay in UK, ranked among top 10 countries for maternity leave.

Graphic video shows hooded male protester being shot at as crackdown on dissent continues.

German MP Dagmar Freitag said Bayern Munich should have shunned friendly against Al-Hilal.

In an open letter, 18 Nobel laureates urge their Saudi peers to stand up against Raif Badawi's flogging.

Executions took place despite international appeals for clemency.

The Saudi Ministry of the Interior said the sentence fitted the crime after Laila Bint Abdul Muttalib Basim, was convicted of the murder of her step-daughter.

The probe could clear the way for a full investigation into potential war crime, prosecutor said.

BREAKING: Saudi king to refer Badawi's case to the Supreme Court.

UN appeals to the international community as Boko Haram's attacks continue to claim lives.

The English Pen condemned flogging and urged international community to do more to free Badawi.

The UK is committed to spending 0.7% of the country's national income on overseas aid.

LGBT Youth North West said the school would cater for children aged 13 and older who have been bullied because of their sexuality.

Saudi Arabia is to resume blogger Badawi's second round of flogging, after he was accused of ridiculing Islamic religious figures.

Fairtrade Bridal campaign on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral designed to to symbolise the human chain of miners who toil to make our gold rings.