SOCIETY

Government orders closure of five-star Cordillera jail which housed 10 military officials convicted of crimes against humanity.

Madrid discussing switch to Western European time zone to enhance work productivity - a change which could finally end the siesta.

Sexuality of Conservative MP for Reigate sabotages bid to win automatic reselection to stand again, claim his supporters.

Supermarket criticised for selling gay doll who 'are in this season' following Psycho Ward costume controversy

Scourge of tik or crystal meth addiction among the young in poor areas is being fought by music, drama and education, says Cath Everett.

Botswana, known for wildlife tourism in Africa, is home to some of the last surviving hunter gatherers in the world, the Bushmen.

Anti-gay lawmaker Vitaly Milonov says Fry is a 'bringer of evil' for expressing his views about Russia's anti-gay laws.

Cash will be used to create paths away from terror for disaffected lured by jihad.

The gems likely indicate Indian origin because they carried Made in India tags.

Two suspects deny murdering Fusilier as he walked back to his barracks in Woolwich.

Bhutto's old home now playing host to naked tennis, swimming pool and all-night raves.

Experts from across the globe agree it is 'extremely likely' climate change caused by humanity.

Arizona poison control centre reports two cases of Russian drug use in the US.

More than 40 workers died in one month on World Cup 2022 projects, says International Trade Union Confederation.

Petrol bombs thrown and bank windows smashed as anti-fascist protesters frustrated by police cordon around neo-Nazi office.

Barilla chairman said there is no place for homosexuals in his 'happy family' ads.

Event accused of promoting binge-drinking for Guinness anniversary 'alcoholiday'.

Wales town halts to mourn little girl whose coffin contained just a few fragments of bone.

Two of three suspects charged with slavery appear in court in south Wales.

Iraqi-born British architect's first permanent structure in London restores and extends 200-year-old arms depot to public use.

Austin-based photographer says he won't date fat or black girls and he won't have children.

Human bones discovered near salvaged cruise liner's fourth deck by scuba divers off Giglio island.

PC Gareth Gricks arrested returning from Thailand after allegedly making efforts to procure underage sex online.

Dancing and singing all part of Jewish high holiday celebrations marking end of annual Torah reading cycle

BBC broadcaster jailed for indecently assaulting 13 girls to be questioned over new accusations.

Whatever would anti-gay marriage son George W Bush say about Maine nuptials?

Nineteen year old jailed in Yorkshire in 'most unpleasant ever' abuse case.

Huge pyramid found in waters beneath Sao Miguel and Terceira.

Sudan cut off from internet as protests over government's decision to lift fuel subsides continue.