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Victims of domestic violence continue to face honour killings and draconian punishments, according to new report.

UCL researcher crushed after collision with lorry in Victoria during morning rush hour.

Police want to question man who attempted to abduct girl in the resort of Costa Teguise.

Report finds UK ranks 16th out of world's 29 most advanced economies for child well-being.

Labour MP, anti-Thatcherites and ordinary taxpayers petition for 'privatising' Iron Lady's funeral.

Thatcher warned foreign minister Bob Carr that Asian immigrants would swamp Australia - as his Asian wife stood nearby.

Prince of Wales to take helm of 116-year-old magazine for November issue.

Another son, David, says he doesn't want to visit Derby house fire killer in jail.

Rashid banned from any possible contact with women at swimming pools after sexual assault charge.

Gulf nations fear radiation leak from Bushehr nuclear plant in quake zone.

Girl Guides lend overwhelming support to Lucy Holmes' No More Page 3 campaign.

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus pachyderm hit by stray bullet in mystery shooting.

Ship-naming ceremony so close to royal birth could be biggest hint yet of sex of Kate and William's newborn, say Kate-ologists.

Increasing number of people around world abusing codeine in ‘hip-hop’ drink that originated in Texas.

Cuddle a fluffy version of the new Bishop of Rome by German firm

Australia’s Julius and Sharny Kieser say they are “sick” of fat people complaining about their weight.

Scientist says flights will take longer and be more turbulent because of climate change.

University of Tehran said 6.1 magnitude was reported near the city of Bushehr, on the Persian Gulf

Former prime minister to get Princess Diana-style funeral through streets of London - but ceremony stops short of state occasion.

Ljubisa Bogdanovic killed 13 people in the village of Velika Ivanca, 50km southeast of Belgrade.

Women prefer taller men with broad shoulders, narrow hips and a large penis.

Newborn baby died because Filipina mother 'could not afford medical care.'

Duchess of Cambridge follows in Princess Diana's footsteps to become godmother of Princess Cruises' vessel at Southampton ceremony.

Josephine Fanning shot dead at Lebanon home during barbecue with friends and relatives

In a tragic incidence, a nine-year-old girl committed suicide after she was unable to cope with the arrival of her younger brother into the family.

Ministry confirms Ali al-Khawahir's spinal cord will not be severed but do not detail punishment.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK reporter Ewan Palmer witnesses arrests and disorder following Thatcher death celebration party.

Hungry villagers can't resist animal gifted to French president for defeating Islamists

Government officials, think tank Be Open and architects hone in on design to promote a new era of economic growth