IBTimes UK looks at one of the most important Jewish festivities.
Protesters die in cities across Turkey as Kobani Kurds fight to survive
Squirrel burger contest organiser: "Lambs, rabbits, they're all cute animals so we don't see what the fuss is all about."
Eric Frein, suspected of killing one state trooper and wounding another on 21 Sept, still evading capture
3-year-old border collie Cody had to be put down 2 weeks after being set on fire by Andrew Stewart
The backpack contained an estimated 249 bags of heroin weighing 3.735 grams.
An ex-pilot for British Airways was found guilty of committing two sex offences against an underage boy in India.
1 suspect tasered as police make 4 arrests in suspected Islamist terror plot
Ex-world champion boxer Frank Bruno has opened up about the extent of his mental health problems.
Son confirms 69-year-old father released after being sentenced to four months in prison.
Brain specialist who treated Formula One legend Schumacher to now help rookie Bianchi
Dawit says life deteriorating for refugees in Israel as government promotes negative stereotype.
Nasa satellites show Typhoon Vongfong has strengthened with a 31-mile-wide eye
Female fighters make up between 7,000 and 10,000 of the Kurdish forces fighting Isis in Syria.
Nurse's husband is asked for authorisation to kill pet fearing he contracted the virus too
Franciscan father abducted with parishioners from Knayeh convent by Islamist rebels.
Thais flock to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok to pray for the health of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Kurdish female suicide fighter hailed as heroine for killing several Isis militants.
Sewol skipper facing death penalty over South Korea ferry disaster goes on trial
Terror group meets correspondents in Syria to deliver compulsory guidelines on media coverage
Singer says he has had cancerous tissue removed on four occasions following spate of ill health.
Savile's former driver stands trial for 18 alleged rapes and a total of 37 charges of sex abuse.
A Vice report has shown the inside of Yulin's Summer Solstice dog eating festival
28-year-old gamer alerts police after he was contacted by Isis while playing Call of Duty.
US air forces have conducted 90% of air strikes against extremists in Iraq and Syria.
Michael Schumacher's former Ferrari principal has great news for fans of stricken star
Kurdish refugees stream in Turkey as the US-led coalition bombards Isis positions in Kobani.
Woman dies of suspected altitude sickness following base camp hike up world's tallest mountain.
Story posted on satirical news site causes outrage on social media.
Unicef have launched a new Wake Up Call selfie campaign to raise money for the Syria Emergency Fund.