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Corporal punishment is still legal in the state, though the Alabama Education Association has called for a ban.

Prime Minister Samy Badibanga names new interim government five minutes before deadline for Kabila to step down.

Under the slogan: 'Football is our life, let us live', Iraq wants Fifa to allow international games

IBTimes UK takes a look back at the 100 most iconic news and sports images of 2016.

IBTimes UK looks at the armed group accused of large-scale atrocities in the country's northwest.

Dozens of worshippers, mostly migrants from Somalia and Eritrea had gathered at the mosque for evening prayers.

No Santa hats please, it is not allowed under Islam says religious council.

A majority of the individuals being offered 'a second chance' were sentenced for drug-related crimes.

Ban Ki-moon urged the Security Council to impose an arms embargo in the country amid fears of rising violence.

Michelle Karnes claims university retaliated after she reported advances by older academic.

The report suggests extending the ongoing search to 25,000sq km north of the existing area.

Glendon Scott Crawford wanted to build a radiation machine to attack Muslims and President Obama.

Victims' families say social media sites and YouTube help to support and finance Islamic State.

Burhan Ozbilici describes assassin Mert Altıntaş as 'agitated' as he murdered Andrey Karlov.

From Charlie Hebdo to Berlin, the terrorist attacks that have shaken Europe.

Relations had been fraught in the past but nations had cooperated over Syria.

Nicola Brown, 43, was found guilty of murder and two charges of GBH against her newborn son.

An ISIS-linked group has reportedly claimed responsibility but police have not confirmed terrorism.

Locals in the Russian city unknowingly drank methanol which is a toxin found in anti-freeze.

The total value of residential property in the UK is bigger than the Japanese economy.

Trade union Usdaw says cereal company's staff are set to take industrial action next year.

Philip Farley, 48, even conned his child victims into taking fake 'urine tests'.

At least 12 people have been killed after a truck ploughed into a Christmas market in Berlin.

The truck had a Polish licence plate, while the driver is believed to be under arrest and the co-driver died.

Saudi Arabia admitted using cluster munitions in Yemen, but also pledged to stop using the weapon in the future.

Incoming Democrat governor Roy Cooper said a special session to repeal the bill will be held on 20 December.

The man identified as police officer reportedly shouted 'Aleppo' and 'revenge' after gunning down Andrey Karlov.

Extent of injuries unknown as area surrounding Muslim prayer centre is cordoned off.

The apology for her Daily Mail column about the Mahmood family is as hollow as the news she uses to spew hate.