SOCIETY

Japan has sent Hello Kitty into space for her 40th Anniversary

Sybrina Fulton warns of 'character assassination' on their son as she says happened with hers in 2012

Paedophile entertainer who once painted the Queen is now drawing criminals.

Muslim cleric says it is acceptable to hide and watch a would-be wife having a shower, as long as man's intentions are 'pure'.

Explosion in eastern Chinese city of Huainan traps workers underground.

Argentinian Pope says Benedict XVI opened a door to Popes resigning with his 2013 resignation.

Campaigners say US should look at itself before lecturing others following protests in Missouri.

Edinburgh-based firm says Scottish companies will have more opportunities as part of the union

Albino crocodile shot dead in Australia's Northern Territory for eating man in front of wife.

UK Pensioner attacked and robbed of his wallet in 'vicious and cowardly' attack in Denton

Young Eritrean refugee left on verge of death after punches and kicks from six Israelis.

Hubei businessman adds sildenafil citrate to Chinese white liquor, baijiu, and sells spirit.

Kerry Capper wanted to monitor 7-year-old Libby's tumour.

Riot police clash with protesters over the fatal shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson.

Two dozing air traffic controllers force Boeing 737 to delay landing at Wuhan Airport.

Singer flew solicitor Ian Burton out to Portugal to help him clear his name

Forbes' list of 'The World's Most Influential Cities 2014' ranks London top above New York and Paris.

Poaching takes African elephant to brink of extinction, warns a new study.

Riot police use stun grenades and tear gas to quell protests against shooting of black teenager Michael Brown.

As Liberia struggles to track missing inmates, Sierra Leone is using survivors to win public trust

The private sector can expand the reach of humanitarian assistance in conflict-driven catastrophe.

United Nations' World Humanitarian Day launches campaign 'The world needs more…'

The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony.

Chinese government say they want to promote ethical unity. Critics accuse them of 'ethnic cleansing'.

Israeli security service thwarts Hamas plan to launch third intifada and overthrow Palestinian president.

Albuquerque woman allegedly sexually molested dogs and launched poison plot against owner.

Pro-Assad hackers use activist websites, YouTube, Skype, WhatsApp and social media to spread malware

Contraception study from Bayer Healthcare reveals questionable safe sex practices spreading across Britain.

Shafi al-Ajmi is suspected of channelling funds to Sunni militants in Syria and Iraq.