Raped, tortured and unable to flee – The plight of Tanzanian domestic workers in the Gulf
HRW interviewed 87 domestic workers who were abused, forced to work for 21 hours, denied food and sleep and had their passports confiscated by their employers.
Womanising Australian 'Dr. Jihad' was unhappy with Isis' treatment of animals and orphans
Tareq Kamleh, a 31-year-old paediatrician from Perth, often appeared in Isis propaganda videos urging fellow Muslims to take up arms and join the group.
Is Iran behind Islamic Jihad in Gaza? War declaration as Israel destroys tunnels and arrests leader
Arrest came as Israel warned group against carrying out retaliatory attacks after Israeli army destroyed one of the group's tunnels that stretched from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
US carried out three drone strikes against al-Shabaab and Isis targets in Somalia in one day
Drone campaign continues in Somalia after the US approved new directives granting army extended military operations against terrorists.
Kevin Spacey breached Royal protocol when he 'sat on Queen's throne' during Buckingham Palace tour
House of Cards actor is thought to have sat on a throne made for the Queen's coronation in 1953, during a Buckingham Palace private visit years ago.
'Dump Trump' - Anti-US protests in the Philippines continue for third day
Trump and other leaders from Southeast Asian and East Asian nations, except for Taiwan, will attend the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) trade summit.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seen in Syria - What does it mean for the group?
Baghdadi, who has rarely made any public appearance since announcing the creation of Isis in 2014, has often been reported dead or injured in the past three years.
Thousands pay homage to British filmmaker and 'exceptional revolutionary' killed by Isis in Raqqa
The 32-year-old from London worked as press officer for the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) when the military base where he was stationed in Raqqa was struck in September.
Hamza bin Laden: Crown prince of terror or Al Qaeda's PR man?
Son of terrorist Osama bin Laden has made once again headlines after he called on fellow Muslims around the world to avenge his father's death and rise against the West.
EU will ensure Iran nuclear deal stays on as US considers sanctions
Comments came weeks after US President Trump refused to re-certify the deal, arguing that Iran was not complying with it, in spite of UN nuclear watchdog saying the opposite.
Indian doctors still use banned 'two-finger test' to check if rape survivors are lying
The test allows doctors to inspect the hymen of women to verify rape claims. It is considered unscientific and a violation of the victim's privacy, and was banned in India in 2014.
Brother of Rome mafia mobster headbutts reporter during video interview and breaks his nose
The incident occurred during an interview on clan Spada's alleged support of fascist group CasaPound, which scored 9% in Ostia's municipal elections earlier in November.
Hamza bin Laden's call for revenge over father's death is 'well-timed' for Al-Qaeda's comeback
Hamza bin Laden, spokesperson for terror group Al-Qaeda, issued statement days after the CIA released files recovered during a raid at bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad in 2011.
Gang-raped, humiliated by 'two-finger test' and beaten by police – life as a rape survivor in India
Kajal, a 23-year-old married woman at the time, was gang-raped after she accepted a car lift by an acquaintance as she was on her way to buy bread for her sick mother.
Tesco defends Christmas advert including Muslims: 'This holiday is for everyone'
Although the ad aims to promote a message of inclusiveness, some people criticised the company's choice to include Muslims, arguing that they don't celebrate Christmas.
Priti Patel's future unknown as details on more secret meetings with Israel emerge
Patel already apologised for holding 12 unauthorised meetings with Israeli officials, businesses and charities. It has now emerged she held two further meetings in September.
Babies are being born with deformities near North Korea nuclear test site
Escapees told Research Association of Vision of North Korea recent tests in Kilju, North Hamgyong Province, are contaminating the surrounding area - with devastating consequences.
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Shamshad TV station in Kabul
Gunmen stormed the building following an explosion. More than 100 employees are thought to be inside.
Kidnapped British missionary Ian Squire killed by suspected Niger Delta militants
Kidnapping for ransom is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militant groups have waged a war against the federal government.
What is Tramadol? The everyday painkiller is Egypt's most abused drug
Tramadol, which is available on prescription in the UK, is the most abused drug in Egypt, with as much as 40% of the population using it.
More than 100 Syrian refugees fleeing Isis killed in truck bombing
Blast happened at a checkpoint near recently liberated Deir el-Zour where locals were awaiting passage into Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) territory.
Laura Plummer: British woman found with 300 tramadol pills may face death penalty in Egypt
Laura Plummer, 33, travelled to the north African country with nearly 300 tablets of tramadol as well as some naproxen, which she claimed were for her sick partner.
Thousands mourn Australian mafia's 'don of dons' who escaped justice for 40 years
'Ndrangheta boss Antonio "Tony" Sergi was allegedly behind the murder of anti-drugs campaigner Donald Mackay, whose body has never been found.
Kenya's 'moral policeman' blames country's homosexuals for 'gay lions' at Masai Mara reserve
Felines were spotted in the Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve by London-based photographer Paul Goldstein
Syrian army retakes full control of Deir al-Zour city from Isis
Three years after its emergence, Isis has been progressively losing territories in both Syria and Iraq, leading most of its members to break ranks and abandon the group.
Twitter employee shuts down Donald Trump's account on last day of work
There have been calls to ban Trump from Twitter, a platform the president often uses to issue controversial statements and criticise his adversaries.
Is Saudi Arabia the next tourist hotspot?
At present, tourists who plan to visit Saudi Arabia for reasons other than to attend the annual pilgrimage Hajj have to go through lengthy and expensive procedures to get a visa.
Gunman opens fire outside supermarket in Germany
Police said circumstances of the incident are not clear, but there is no immediate danger to the public
Osama Bin Laden had a collection of American children's cartoons and funny YouTube videos
Children's movies and funny YouTube videos revealed among 470,000 files the CIA released on 1 November to provide more insight in the life of the terrorist and his al-Qaeda network.
'Fake news' named word of the year
The Collins Dictionary defines the phrase as "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting" and said its use has increased by 365% since 2016.
