SOCIETY

James was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.

The sanitisation of improper thought seems to be what a generation of progressive student activists are aiming for.

About 20 men marched through the streets of Tokyo carrying placards that read 'Smash Christmas'.

The groups is currently holding two Canadians, a Norwegian and a Filipino.

He actually said these things.

Taliban claim responsibility for suicide blast that killed soldiers near largest US base in Afghanistan

Miss Puerto Rico said 'all Muslims have done is provided oil and terrorised'.

Ex-leader urges government to increase communication and accountability as pro-Biafran protests continue.

Couple on flight AF463 held upon landing in Paris after forced diversion caused by fake explosive device.

New South Wales campaign widely lampooned with #stonersloth hashtag.

Foot-long rat killed after it inflicts severe wounds on a five-year-old boy in his home.

The series follows a young woman Clary Fray who finds her unusual abilities after learning about her past.

Iraq crowns beauty queen for the first time since 1972.

India mulling tweaking of Juvenile Justice Act after Supreme Court rejects teenage convict's jail extension.

Intelligence officials say the Islamic State jihadist group is also selling the passports.

Helmand is an important Taliban base as it produces most of world's opium

Landslide in southern Chinese Guangdong Province captured by witness on mobile phone.

At least 91 people are missing after landslide buries business park in Shenzhen – China's fourth major disaster this year.

Halliday is accused of theft from a safe in Dubai store where he once worked.

The winter solstice, or December solstice, will take place on 22 December 2015.

This is the second accident in a week where a British national has been killed in Phuket.

Woman held after driving her car into crowd on South Las Vegas Boulevard.

Officers of the Special Forces carried out the raid that lasted for close to five hours.

The airlines' Hong Kong crew are planning to go on strike from 21 December to protest job losses.

The airline only serves halal food and alcohol will not be offered to passenger.

No less than 91 people remain unaccounted for as hundreds of rescue personnel battle to save lives.

The schools are expected to reopen on 22 December.

Ban applies to both checked and carry-on baggage.

My Treedom prompts sharing of photos of Christmas celebrations in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.