SOCIETY

Ajmal Masroor was prevented from boarding a New York-bound flight without explanation.

The threat reportedly led to the alleged would-be victim's school being placed on a 'security lockdown.'

The demonstrations, dubbed 'Black Xmas,' led to the arrest of 15 people.

One of the Israelis was stabbed to death while the other was shot dead by police.

Dalene Bowden, from Idaho, was fired due to 'theft' and 'inaccurate transactions' after she gave a free meal away at the school where she worked.

The flight was forced to circle Oakland for four hours to burn off fuel before making its emergency landing.

The former oil tycoon and scourge of Vladimir Putin is considering escaping Russia's grasp with UK asylum application.

The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Polish national Dario Pionko.

Matthew Scrimshaw, 37, killed another motorist in a head-on collision and then fled the scene of the incident.

It is not the first time Madrid's Christmas parade has been the focus of cultural jostling.

Mohammed Tariq Mahmood suspects US ban due to Muslim name.

The perils faced by refugees and migrants along their epic journeys towards the European Union.

Violence towards women can increase after seeking a Sharia divorce.

Sentence for maid found guilty of adultery sparks protests in Sri Lanka.

Spending more money on staff who should rarely be necessary shows taxpayers are not getting 'more for less'.

Security footage from level crossing shows fatal collision near western town of Mazatlán.

Only 7% of Scottish people say they dance regularly, a drop from 14% eight years ago.

Rights groups call on Nigerian government to conduct investigation into the violent attacks on Shia Muslims.

42 people complained when Mulberry's advert promoting a handbag featured a fake nativity scene.

The 23-year-old mother was said to have possessed material relating to Islamic State (Isis).

Modi's visit comes amidst recession in Russia and Western economic sanctions.

When the villagers returned they discovered the bodies had been left where they fell.

Jermaine Baker was fatally shot by an officer in Wood Green, north London.

The biggest news photos of the second half of the year, including the photo that changed the public perception of the refugee crisis.

What does the holiday actually mean to people and why should we treasure it?

Counter terrorism officers arrested 31-year-old man on 22 December on suspicion of Islamist plot.

Brunei authorities warn those wearing "hats or clothes that resemble Santa Claus" face jail.

Authorities in Israel have released pictures of home bomb factory in Abu Dis.

At least 13 die as migrant boat sinks off Aegean Sea island of Farmakonissi.