India: Elephant Raju Cries Copious Tears on Rescue from 50 Years of Torture
Rescuers believe the elephant wept as an emotional response upon realisation that his release from abusive owner was imminent.
South Africa: 12 Million Mentally Ill People Left Stranded Without Help
A Sunday Times investigation reports that people suffering mental illness will not be supported by the South African government.
Pope Asks Forgiveness for Church Leaders' 'Sins of Omission on Sexual Abuse'
Pontiff made the comment at a meeting with six people molested by priests.
Egypt's President Sisi Wishes Al Jazeera Three had been Deported Instead of Tried
The journalists are accused of spreading false news and aiding the Muslim Brotherhood.
Israel Frees Detained American-Palestinian Teenager Tareq Abu Khadair from Jail
Boy allegedly beaten by Israeli police is now under house arrest for nine days.
Boko Haram Mass Abduction: North America Holds Rallies to 'Combat Global Terror Menace'
Nigerian association organises rallies to combat Boko Haram.
Bolivia Allows 10-Year-Olds to Work Legally to Reduce Poverty
Lawmakers lowered age limit to reduce rate of poverty.
Who is Shannon Conley? All-American Girl who Dreamt of Jihad
Shannon Maureen Conley, aged 19, from Colorado arrested by FBI was a Muslim convert.
Egypt: Parents Visit 'Very Sombre' Al-Jazeera Journalist Peter Greste in Farm Prison
Parents of jailed journalist pay 'horrendous' visit to son in Egypt.
Independence Day 2014: What do Americans Eat on 4 July?
Americans' favourite dishes to celebrate Independence Day
US Independence Day 2014: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2014 - Records, Prizes and Videos
Participants must eat as many hot dogs as they can in ten minutes
South Sudan: Four Million People at Risk of Famine due to 'Lack of Funds and Public Awareness'
Conflict has caused at least 10,000 deaths and left millions displaced.
California: Parents Arrested for Keeping Autistic Son in Cage 'For Years'
Boy might have been in cage during autism outbursts only
Unknown Forest Tribe Emerges from Amazon After Fleeing Loggers in Peru
The Brazilian government has made contact with an Indian tribe in the Amazon forest near the border with Peru, for the first time in 20 years.
One Year After Morsi's Ousting: How has Egypt Changed?
A look at Egypt one year after the coup against Mohammed Morsi.
Caribbean Coral Reefs 'to Disappear Due to Loss of Parrotfish and Sea Urchins'
Coral reefs degradation has been linked to a loss of fish species.
Spectacular Bolide Meteor Caught on Camera by West Midlands Police
Meteor was caught on camera on Monday night
China Bans Ramadan: Uyghur Muslims Punished for Fasting in Holy Month
Uyghur Muslim minority is subjected to Beijing's religious crackdown.
South Sudan Conflict: Scores of Patients Executed in Hospital Beds in 'Affront to Human Dignity'
South Sudan's civil war has claimed thousands of lives and left millions displaced.
Egyptian Military Returns to Drawing Board With 'Miraculous' Cure for Aids and Hepatitis
Egypt's army claims it found cure for HIV and hepatitis.
Boko Haram Can Only be Defeated if Nigeria's Corruption Ends, says Veteran Missionary
Italian missionary tells IBTimes UK Boko Haram's insurgency is a product of Nigeria's corruption.
Boko Haram: Military Arrests Local Businessman in Connection with Missing Schoolgirls
Nigeria arrests businessman and suspected Boko Haram cell leader Babuji Ya'arim in connection with mass abduction.
Campaigners Celebrate as China Bans 'Ordinary Cosmetics' Testing on Animals
Campaigners say this is the first step to end animal testing in China.
Malaysia: Strutting Serama Chicken Wins $10,000 in Poultry Pageant
Serama chickens are often exhibited at poultry beauty contests
Australia: Bishop Max Davis Charged with Abuse of 13-year-old Boy
Bishop Davis is accused of abusing a child as a teacher in 1969.
Ramadan 2014: Fasting Helps Muslims 'Become Better People'
Ramadan is seen as a month of purification and self-introspection.
Fifa World Cup 2014 Fatwa: Scholar Yasser Borhami Says Football is Forbidden
Borhami is well-known in Egypt for issuing controversial fatwas
Nigeria: Boko Haram Members 'Being Killed by Mystical Bees and Mysterious Snakes Possessed by Ghosts'
Boko Haram members fear they are being killed because of their deadly actions
Thailand: Buddhist Monk Jailed for Raping 15-year-old Girl in his Temple
National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has launched a 24-hour hotline to report monks' bad conduct.
International Day Against Torture: 10 Brutal Techniques that Must be Banned [GRAPHIC CONTENT]
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is commemorated today
