Abdul Hadi Arwani: Fellow activists claim murdered Assad critic had no extremist views
Fellow activists allege cleric was targetted by Assad regime.
Russian hackers 'gained access to Barack Obama's schedule'
CNN report claims the extent of White House cyber security breach last year was underplayed by officials.
New Jersey: 100-year-old Michael Juskin 'murders wife with axe then commits suicide'
Michael Juskin may be the oldest murderer in US history.
Prison staff cuts increase threat from radicalised inmates says ex-anti-terror boss Chris Phillips
Ex-head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office said there are too few officers to monitor jailed extremists.
Vladimir Putin 'turned down' Petro Poroshenko offer to take Donbass in east Ukraine
At February peace meeting Putin reportedly said "are you out of your mind" when offer was made by Ukrainian president.
Japanese university breaks silence over live experiments on US POWs during WWII
Brutal experiments carried out on captive US airmen acknowledged in new exhibition at Kyushu University.
Rapper shot dead with prop gun filming music video
Keaway Lafonz Ivy, 21, was killed with a single shot filming a video in a housing project.
Protesters clash at anti-Islam demonstrations in Australia
At protests in cities and towns throughout Australia, demonstrators opposing 'Islamification' were met by anti-racist groups.
Nick Griffin's anti-immigration black men in kilts tweet backfires
Tweet depicting black men in kilts has stirred up support to multicultural Scotland on Twitter.
Revenge porn site operator Kevin Bollaert jailed for 18 years
ugotposted.com hosted explicit photographs of people were posted along with their personal details.
Kenya Garissa University attack: 5 arrested following massacre
Interior minister announces arrests after attack by militant group Al-Shabaab leaves 147 dead.
Ukraine: Government could collapse under corruption warns security expert Mark Galeotti
Galeotti warns of a Maidan 2.0 unless government acts to tear out corruption.
Dozens of paedophiles found working in French classrooms
French minister orders urgent investigation after teachers across country exposed for child porn convictions.
Nemtsov murder suspect Zaur Dadaev reaffirms innocence while detention of three others ruled illegal
Zaur Dadaev, one of two men charged with killing, repeats claims that his confession was forced.
Gambling haven Macau asked to join international manhunt for corrupt Chinese officials
Senior Chinese official calls on semi-autonamous region to join hunt for officials fleeing corruption crackdown.
London man Yahya Rashid charged with terror offences after arrest at Luton airport
Rashid charged with intention to commit an act of terrorism after arriving in UK on flight from Istanbul.
Andrew Getty death: Tragedies and scandals of the family of oil billionnaires
Though one of the wealthiest families in the US, the Getty name is also synonymous with misfortune.
Andrew Getty found dead: Body of John Paul Getty's grandson discovered in Hollywood mansion
Prescription drugs reportedly found in 48-year-old grandson of billionaire oil baron J Paul Getty.
Russian children invited to North Korean youth camps
Top North Korean diplomat extends invitation, as isolated countries strengthen ties.
Turkey power cut: 5 theories on what is behind the nationwide electricity blackout
From cyber attacks to privatisation, theories emerge on the reason for today's power blackout across much of Turkey.
Turkey blackout: Terror attack feared as Istanbul and Ankara plunge into chaos
Power down in 44 provinces, with flight radars down.
Schizophrenic Yorkshireman admits to plotting with Abu Hamza to set up US al Qaeda camp
Haroon Rashid Aswat admits plotting with radical north London cleric to set up training camp in Oregon, USA.
US denies killing two Iranian soldiers in Tikrit drone strike
Iran-backed militias and US Air Force are both part of mission to oust Isis from city.
Boris Nemtsov murder: Authorities identify 'mastermind' behind killing
Authorities claim suspect 'Ruslik' armed and provided alleged assassins with money and weapons.
NSA shooting: Police investigate shooting at agency headquarters in Maryland
Local media footage shows damaged vehicles near a security gate on the NSA premises.
School of 'jihadi brides' under investigation by counter extremism officials
After five more pupils from school prevented travelling abroad, school investigates alleged radicalism links.
Russian soldier Valery Permyakov who massacred Armenian family to stand trial in military court
Valery Permyakov confessed in January to killing seven members of a family, including an infant and toddler.
Obama a greater threat than Putin, believe US Republicans
In a poll 34% of Republicans claimed that the US president poses greater threat to the country than Vladimir Putin or Syria's President Assad.
Who are the Shia militias extending Iranian influence in Iraq?
Though they share a common enemy with the US in Isis, experts warn the groups are a Trojan horse for Iranian dominance.
Tikrit battle: Shi'ite militias pull back after US launches air strikes on Isis positions
US central command announces that militias have pulled back to allow Iraqi government forces to take lead.