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Egypt to put on trial 292 islamists over high-profile assassination plots - including the president
A group affiliated to the Islamic State has been conducting attacks in the Sinai peninsula since 2013.
Nov 21, 2016
Sisters Uncut block bridges across the UK to protest cuts to domestic violence services
Activists demand more funding for specialist services before Wednesday's budget Autumn Statement
Nov 20, 2016
Ohio man charged for tweet pledging to assassinate Donald Trump
He faces five years in prison if convicted of making threats against the life of the president-elect.
Nov 18, 2016
City University students vote to ban the Sun, Daily Mail and Express from campus
The motion states the media 'has a duty not to stir up racial tensions and hatred just to sell papers'.
Nov 18, 2016
Turkish officers sought asylum in Nato countries after failed coup amid growing EU-Turkey tensions
While EU ministers warned Turkey to respect human rights, the UK softened its stance after the Brexit vote.
Nov 18, 2016
New photos show uncontacted Amazon tribe resisting modern threat to their existence
The images were captured as part of an investigation into 5,000 miners illegally operating in the tribe's territory.
Nov 18, 2016
Third shipwreck in three days pushes Mediterranean death toll to over 4,600 this year
Figures for the first half of November saw five times as many deaths as the whole month in 2015.
Nov 17, 2016
US senators challenge China with strong pro-Hong Kong autonomy stance
A new bill would introduce sanctions against officials involved in human rights violations in Hong Kong.
Nov 17, 2016
China's most wanted fugitive Yang Xiuzhu ends her 13-year run to face justice
The woman was flown in from the US after American and Chinese officials worked together on her return.
Nov 16, 2016
Swedish trade union faces backlash for setting up 'sexist' mansplaining hotline
Initiative was met with scepticism on social media, with many union members pledging to cancel membership.
Nov 16, 2016
Poland to exhume late president's body in 2010 Smolensk plane-crash assassination probe
Investigation aims to establish whether the crash in Russia was an accident or an assassination attempt.
Nov 15, 2016
Trudeau's Canadian government wants to repeal a discriminatory anal sex law
The law sets the age of consent for anal intercourse at 18 years, exempting heterosexual married couples.
Nov 15, 2016
Public outcry did not prevent China from executing farmer in symbolic 'abuse of power'
The case has sparked a rare discussion on the rule of law, corruption and the death penalty in the country.
Nov 15, 2016
Heavy airstrikes hit eastern Aleppo for the first time in weeks
Aleppo residents say there had not been this kind of bombing in at least 15 days.
Nov 15, 2016
What Donald Trump has in common with the leaders of other G20 nations
The new President-elect is wealthier than most, but he is not alone in his billionaire status.
Nov 14, 2016
Turkey warns citizens to 'be cautious' when travelling to US amid racism spike following Donald Trump's victory
The travel warning mentions the large-scale protests and the surge in racist attacks as risks.
Nov 14, 2016
UN reveals Islamic State hanged 40 people in Mosul and used chemical weapons
UN urged Iraqi government to restore rule of law as soon as possible to prevent revenge attacks.
Nov 11, 2016
New Yorkers build 'wall of hope' in response to Donald Trump victory
Notes with supportive messages have been plastered across the walls of various subway stations.
Nov 11, 2016
The UN warns food supplies are running out in Aleppo ahead of a 'killer' winter
The besieged eastern city of Aleppo last received humanitarian supplies at the beginning of July.
Nov 11, 2016
Women in the UK are working for free from 10 November until the end of the year
Women's financial equality is not only beneficial to economy, it is also linked to tackling domestic abuse.
Nov 10, 2016
Hillary Clinton urges supporters to 'give Trump a chance' in concession speech
Trump is expected to meet Obama on 10 November to discuss the presidential transition.
Nov 09, 2016
Meet the Trumps: America's most unusual first family
America's new first family will be one of the largest and wealthiest the White House has hosted in 200 years.
Nov 09, 2016
India to withdraw Rs500 and Rs1000 banknotes overnight in fight against black money
The surprise move aims at reducing corruption and counterfeit currency.
Nov 08, 2016
Animals are getting political as they pick Clinton or Trump to win US election
In the Chinese year of the monkey, a prophetic primate recently made headlines when it indicated a Trump victory.
Nov 08, 2016
Legal profession in Hong Kong rallies in new pro-democracy silent march against China
China's top legislative panel said two pro-independence lawmakers should be barred from office.
Nov 08, 2016
Following Icelandic example, women in France walked out of their jobs at 4.34pm
The protest is meant to bring the issue of gender pay gap to the top of the political agenda.
Nov 07, 2016
The horror continues in Syria as parachute bombs target rebel-held areas of Aleppo and Damascus
Parachute bombs take longer to hit the target, allowing aircraft to avoid fire.
Nov 07, 2016
In the earthquake-hit town of Norcia, people are left with nothing but themselves
More than a week after the strong earthquakes, tremors can be still felt every few minutes.
Nov 07, 2016
Hong Kong braced for new pro-democracy protests against China
Lawmaker Dennis Kwok is organising a silent march, echoing the one in 2014 that led to huge pro-democracy rallies.
Nov 04, 2016
The clock is ticking for Aleppo as civilians and fighters defy Russian ultimatum
The people of eastern Aleppo don't trust government forces and have so far rejected offers to leave their homes.
Nov 04, 2016
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