31 babies die at main hospital as Ugandan university closure leads to shortage of medical students
President Museveni ordered the closure of Makerere University on 1 November on 'security' grounds.
Where to watch the royals: Prince Harry in the Caribbean and Kate at Mansion House
A week of royal duties, in one handy place.
Hundreds of stray dogs poisoned to death in Karachi
Municipal authorities in Karachi lure stray dogs with poisoned meat as part of mass culling.
Tom Billings: Remains of missing British hiker found after two years in Canada
Billings had been on a solo trip across North America before starting a postgraduate course.
Is university really worth all that time and money?
The cost of a UK degree is now twice that of the US, so is university still worth it?
Giulio Regeni: Italian student found tortured to death arrested by police on day he vanished - reports
Egyptian authorities have yet to comment on claims Italian postgraduate Giulio Regeni was detained.
UK's international student market share threatened by Tory immigration policy
UK is losing grip on international student market with Conservative government visa requirements blamed.
Priti Patel: Who is the top Tory right-winger tipped to be the face of the Brexit campaign?
IBTimes UK profiles employment minister and 'rising star' of Conservative Party.
Nigeria cabinet: Who is new finance minister Kemi Adeosun?
Adeosun worked as finance commissioner for Ogun state before being appointed new finance minister.
Narendra Modi UK visit: Indian prime minister to inaugurate Ambedkar House in London
Modi is expected to visit the Ambedkar House museum during his visit to the UK in November.
More UK universities offering scholarships and bursaries to refugees
Over 18 universities in the UK are giving refugees to access higher education.
Staffordshire University apologises to Muslim student after accusing him of being a terrorist
Mohammed Umar Farooq was reading Terrorism Studies as part of his postgraduate course.
Americans score favourably on science knowledge
Americans on average give more correct than incorrect answers on questions of science.
5 supermassive black holes discovered leading to fear that many more could be threatening Earth
'Although we have only detected five the predicted numbers are huge'
Pakistan lawmaker blames Indian power plants for heatwave tragedy as death toll crosses 1,000
Pakistan minister has vowed to approach UN if investigation finds coal-powered facilities in neighbouring India are at fault.
Pakistan: Sindh heatwave claims 140 lives mostly in Karachi
Karachi, capital of Pakistan's largest province of Sindh, hit by heatwave.
Britain: Fish and chips on the brink of extinction due to warming seas
Researchers warn Britons may have to find a new comfort dish due to global warming.
Ukraine's zombies rise again to demand purge of Russian actors
Vidsich activists rise from the dead to make protest in front of presidential offices.
Police use tear gas on protesting students in Warwick University clashes
Shocking video footage has emerged showing police apparently using tear gas against protesting students at Warwick University
Autumn Statement 2014: Postgraduates will get access to £10,000 student loans
Chancellor said move will mean more 'bright students from poorer backgrounds' doing further study.
Eat Mediterranean diet to live longer, say scientists
This is the second time in a month that researchers have hailed the health benefits of sticking to the Mediterranean diet.
Mediterranean Diet Better Than Counting Calories to Lose Weight
Doctors said low-fat diets are better for sustained weight loss.
Stephen Sutton: Teenage Cancer Trust Sets out Plans for £5m Raised by 'Inspirational' 19-Year-Old
#ThumbsUpForStephen campaign raised millions after going viral in final weeks of teenager's life.
Social Mobility Tsar: Britain is Dominated by a Privately Educated Oxbridge Elite
Milburn says top jobs remain disproportionately held by people from a narrow range of backgrounds.
Pesticides Blamed for Soaring Cancer Rates in India
In India's 'breadbasket' Malwa, 20 die from disease every day.
Munich University 'Abandons' German to Teach All Postgrad Courses in English
Students and politicians have criticised the decision by the Top 100 university.
Cabinet Reshuffle: Who are the Female Tory MPs on the Rise?
IBTimes UK looks at the female Conservative MPs promoted as David Cameron reshuffles his Cabinet.
Bloomberg: London is Now a Real Challenger to Silicon Valley
Former New York mayor says the capital is now a real competitor to Silicon Valley for tech startups.
Climate Change 'Has Gone Too Far for Most Penguins'
Study shows penguin populations are declining as a result of climate change.
Researchers Show iOS Apps Running on Nexus 7 Android Tablet
Ever wanted to use an iOS app on your Android smartphone or tablet? Researchers in the US have now shown it is possible