Myanmar: Nation needs 'a revolution and a strong leader' claims politician in exile
Tint Swe, once part of Suu Kyi's NLD party, speaks to IBTimes about Myanmar's future.
Human trafficking: Teenage victim claims she was raped 43,200 times in Mexico
Karla Jacinto had a child with her pimp who beat and burned her with an iron.
Central African Republic conflict: Violence on the rise as rival groups kill hostages
Tit-for-tat violence overshadows peace talks and elections set for 27 December.
Israel: Boris Johnson not welcome at Palestinian charity after 'lefty academics' boycott comments
Johnson hit out at those involved in boycotts of Israel describing them as 'lefty academics'.
Portugal: Leftist alliance ousts conservative government amid austerity measure backlash
Conservative government rolled out sweeping spending cuts to meet the terms of the bailout
Kenya: Is charity failing those who desperately need access to drinking water?
IBTimes UK met humanitarian entrepreneur Mikkel Vestergaard to discuss Africa's water crisis.
Kenya: Safe water programmes mean girls can have an education and avoid deadly illnesses
LifeStraw's Follow the Liters campaign gives access to safe water in schools in Kenya.
Israel: Netanyahu government approves 2,200 new settlement homes amid rising violence
The plans were revealed ahead of the Netanyahu-Obama meeting in Washington.
Myanmar elections: Citizens stockpile food in fear of violence as NLD challenges USDP rule
President Thein Sein has warned of bloodshed if his USDP party loses.
Aung San Suu Kyi orders 'Islamic purge' as Nobel Peace Prize laureate prepares for Myanmar elections
Removal of Muslim candidates from Suu Kyi's political party comes against backdrop of anti-Islamic tensions in country.
DRC: Army officers and ADF rebels killed amid surge in fighting in North Kivu
A taxi driver set himself on fire amid rising 'police harassment' in DRC's Katanga region.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Enyelle and Independent Movement of Liberation and Allies (MILIA)?
Efforts to protect civilians in DRC's eastern North Kivu region have resulted in the rise of militias.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the armed groups killing for land, resources, and ethnicity?
Regions of the DRC are still at the mercy of armed groups and the Congolese armed forces.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Armed forces of the DRC (FARDC)?
FARDC has been accused by human rights groups of involvement in criminal activities.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Patriotic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (FPLC)?
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo founded Union des Patriotes Congolais (UPC) and was commander of FPLC.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Front for Patriotic Resistance in Ituri (FRPI)?
The FRPI and its off-shoot FPJC have been an active armed militia and political party in DRC's north-eastern region.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Raia Mutomboki?
Raia Mutomboki started operating in 2011 as self-defence militias in response to attacks by the FDLR.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA)?
LRA was founded by Alice Lakwena to fight for the interests of the Acholi people.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP)?
CNDP is a political armed militia established by Laurent Nkunda in the Kivu region.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Nyatura rebels?
Nyatura collaborated with FDLR rebels and the Congolese army to protect Hutu interests.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Mai-Mai groups?
The Mai-Mai are the most prolific recruiters of child soldiers, and are accused of rape and torture.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF/NALU)?
The ADF launched a series of attacks in 2013 against civilians in the DRC.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR)?
FDLR was formed by Rwandan Hutus linked to the 1994 genocide.
Myanmar: International community 'prepared to stand and watch genocide' of Rohingya, claim activists
Fortify Rights report claims Myanmar government is responsible for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
DRC: Armed groups use schools for child soldier recruitment, sex slaves and military purposes
Campaigners call on DRC government to investigate 'war crimes' committed by armed groups
US signals shift in Syria-Iraq campaign against Islamic State
Defence Secretary Ashton Carter says US could employ 'direct action on the ground' in Raqqa and Ramadi.
Ivory Coast: President Alassane Ouattara re-elected in landslide win in post-war vote
Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to accept Ouattara's 2010 victory sparked a conflict that killed 3,000 people
Walmart sparks outrage by selling kids' Israeli Soldier Costume for Halloween amid 'Knife Intifada'
Internet users have described the IDF outfit as 'utterly insensitive and immoral'.
Tanzania: Fear of violence as nation awaits results of hotly-contested elections
Heavily contested elections are making mainland Tanzanians uncharacteristically nervous.
Isis affiliate terror group Hijaz Province claims suicide bomb attack on Saudi Arabia mosque
Attack comes amid rise in anti-Shiite attacks in Saudi Arabia by Islamic State affiliates.