Happy 86th Birthday Mickey Mouse: 10 Facts About World's Most Famous Disney Cartoon
Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse first appeared on short film Steamboat Willie in 1928.
World Diabetes Day 2014: 'Healthy Living' Theme Raises Awareness of Lifestyle Benefits
14 November marks World Diabetes Day 2014 with the theme Healthy Living
Pope Francis Blesses 'Smelly' Homeless People with Their Own Vatican Showers
Shower plan to go ahead as homeless man refuses archbishop's dinner invitation "because he smells".
US Midterms 2014: Republicans Poised to Recapture Control of the US Senate
Americans are going to the polls to cast their ballots to elect senators, governors and House of Representatives members.
Halloween 2014: Black Cats Sacrifice and Other Unusual Facts
IBTimes UK looks at some of the weirdest facts about Halloween
Clocks Change 2014: When and Why do the Clocks Go Back?
Clocks in the UK go backwards by one hour at 1am on Sunday 26 October 2014
Islamic New Year 1436 AH: What Year is it in Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism?
Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, will take place on 24 to 25 October 2014, with Hindu New Year.
Russia to Expand Military Presence on Arctic Coast as Race for the North Heats Up
Russian defence minister says the country will increase troops on its Arctic Coast.
World Energy Day 2014: How Much Oil is Left and How Long Will it Last?
World Energy Day is celebrated on 22 October to draw attention to energy policy and the environment.
Who is Lord Freud? The Controversial Millionaire Banker who Believes Disabled Workers Should be Paid £2 an Hour
Lord Freud has apologised for his "foolish" suggestion.
Mars One 'Overly Optimistic' in its Assessment of Planned Mission
Mars One's ambitious programme to have people living on the red planet may have run out of air.
Ebola Outbreak: 10,000 New Cases Per Week Predicts World Health Organization
The latest predictions from the WHO on the Ebola outbreak highlight the struggle to contain the virus.
US Air Force's X-37B Aircraft To Return From Record 22-Month-Long Covert Mission
United States Air Force's unmanned space plane X-37B will return to Earth on Tuesday.
Simon Heffer and William Keegan Join IBTimes UK as New Columnists
Heffer will share views on geopolitics while Keegan takes a sharp view of economics.
Isis Guide Explains How To Shoot Down US Apache Helicopters
Guide explains in minute detail how to use portable surface-to-air missiles against attach helicopters.
India And Pakistan Clashes Leave at Least Nine Dead and 50 Injured In Kashmir
Both countries claimed the clashes were the fault of hostilities from the other side.
Hedge Fund Crook Raj Rajaratnam Accused of Funding Tamil Terror
Raj Rajaratnam and his family's organisation are accused of sending funds to a terrorist group.
Why Turkey May Be The Only Coalition Country That Can Stop Isis
The Turkish government took its first steps to take on Isis after passing a motion to authorise military action.
Eid al-Adha 2014: History and Facts about the Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice
IBTimes UK looks at the story of Abraham's sacrifice behind Eid al-Adha and facts about 'Greater Eid'
Colombian Woman Who Put Potato in Vagina for Contraception Hospitalised after it Grew Roots
Woman in central Colombian town of Honda put potato in her vagina to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
Yom Kippur 2014: Interesting and Unusual Facts on the Jewish Day of Atonement
IBTimes UK looks at Yom Kippur facts, including Sandy Koufax, customary greetings and Kapparot.
Highest-earning woman executive in US speaks out about gender in the workplace
Martine Rothblatt is a lawyer, author and entrepreneur.
Deborah Mitford Dies: How Hitler and Stalin Tore England's Grandest Family Apart
Death of Dowager Duchess of Devonshire brings to an end one of the most remarkable stories of our times.
Rosh Hashanah 2014: What do Jews Eat to Celebrate the New Year 5775?
IBTimes UK looks at traditional foods, customs and fasting on Yom Kippur to end the High Holy Days period.
Rosh Hashanah 2014: How is the Jewish New Year Traditionally Celebrated?
IBTimes UK looks at customs and traditions to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah
Autumn Equinox 2014: Interesting Facts About the Celestial Event
23 September marks the autumn equinox, when the length of night and day are approximately equal.
Royal Baby: Prince William Addresses Kate Middleton's Morning Sickness on Oxford University Visit
Prince William makes solo trip to Oxford University after royal baby announcement
Kate Middleton Pregnant: Duchess to Miss Trip to Oxford following Royal Baby Announcement
Prince William to open Oxford University's Chinese studies centre alone after baby announcement
Mid-Autumn Festival 2014: Interesting Facts About the Chinese Mooncake Holiday
8 September is the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival.
Squirrelpox: Scotland's Red Squirrels Threatened by 'Fatal' New Form of Leprosy
Red squirrels in Scotland are under threat from a rare disease similar to Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
