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.
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.
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
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.
New York terror suspect Sayfullo Saipov bragged about killing people in hospital
Suspect, identified as 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov, killed eight people and injured another 11 when he rammed a truck into a bike path on 31 October.
New York truck attack: Why Isis might not claim responsibility this time
Group often claims it's behind terror attacks in the West, but experts argue such claims are unsubstantiated and could just be a propaganda tool.
Five of the New York victims were Argentinian friends celebrating their 30-year school reunion
Eight people were killed and another 11 injured when a man, identified as 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov, drove a truck along a bike path on 31 October.
New York truck terror attack: Video shows suspect Sayfullo Saipov's attempted escape
29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov is suspected of ramming a truck into cyclists on a bike path, killing eight people and injuring another 11, on 31 October.
Italy's Silvio Berlusconi probed over alleged links with mafia bombings
Probe opened following a wiretapped conversation in which jailed mobster Giuseppe Graviano claimed the ex-premier suggested he carry out attacks against the state.
Miss Peru contestants list violence against women statistics instead of their measurements
Participants gave statistics about violence against women in the South American nation instead of revealing their bust, waist and hip measurements during a section of the event.
Egypt extends jail term for man arrested after he raised rainbow flag at rock concert
Although homosexuality is not illegal in Egypt, laws only recognise unions between a man and a woman as legal. LGBT people face discrimination, violence and arrests in the country.
Zulu performer says 'blacking up' for Bonfire night is not racist - Ku Klux Klan costumes are
Borough Bonfire Society is accused of racism as its white members paint their face to resemble Zulu warriors for annual celebration in Lewes, but the society defends the practice.
British Isis militant played Grand Theft Auto and rode his bike in Raqqa to 'have a normal life'
Shabazz Suleman fled north-eastern Syria after a multinational force retook Raqqa, an Isis stronghold in the country.He now wants to come back to the UK and face justice.
Son-in-law of Italy's most feared mobster reduced to begging for money on Facebook
Antonio "Tony" Ciavarello is the son-in-law of the infamous "Boss of All Bosses" Toto Riina, aka "U Curtu" ("the short one"), who ran Sicilian mafia syndicate Cosa Nostra.
Sicilian mafia boss ordered his son to kill sister after she took a policeman lover
The phone conversation led authorities to arrest 16 people in an anti-mafia police operation code-named "nuova alba'', or new dawn. Charges include mafia association and extortion.
Egypt police are using Grindr to lure gay men to hotel rooms and arrest them
Homosexuality is not legal in Egypt, but members of the LGBT community face discrimination, violence and arrests in the country.
