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China issues 2016's first red alert for air pollution as severe smog blankets 23 cities

Starting from 16 December, private cars will be allowed to ply on Beijing's roads only on alternate days.

Woman trapped under bus in Brixton suffers 'life changing' injuries

The rush-hour incident brought Brixton to a standstill including redirected Southern rail commuters.

Radicalised 12-year-old boy suspected of planting bomb at Christmas market in Germany

Police said the boy has been 'strongly religiously radicalised' by an 'unknown member' of Isis.

Actavis accused of 'unfairly' hiking price of life-saving drug by 12,000%

Watchdog criticises company for raising cost of tablets from 70p to £88

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Getty Images photographers best photos of 2016

News photographers discuss their personal favourite images of 2016

Getty Images photojournalists from around the world tell IBTimes UK the stories behind some of the most widely-used images of the year.

19 'red shirt' activists charged for violating junta rule in Thailand

Since taking power in the May 2014 coup, the junta has banned political gatherings of more than five people.

Russian security agency detains two Isis supporters and seizes home-made explosive device

The Federal Security Service said the two men aged 24 and 21 are natives and citizens of Central Asian republics.

Reckitt Benckiser's Nurofen-related fine increased from A$1.7m to A$6m

The fine relates to misleading representations about Reckitt Benckiser's Nurofen Specific Pain products.

A gymnast adjusts their tape (file photo).

More than 300 children sexually abused in US gymnastics facilities, investigation reveals

Children as young as 6 were victims of the abuse, which involved molestation and indecent images.

No headway in resolving Kuril Islands dispute as Putin and Abe skip the issue on day 1 of talks

Following their meeting at Nagato city on day one, the two leaders are set to meet in Tokyo on Friday.

Venezuela extends closure of its borders with Colombia and Brazil for 72 hours amid cash crunch

The development follows President Maduro's drive to fight what he calls criminals hoarding 100-bolivar banknotes.

European Union agrees to extend sanctions against Russia

The process to formally extend sanctions on Moscow's defence, financial and energy sectors will begin next week.

UK foreign aid fails to improve education of world's most disadvantaged girls

Money set aside to help girls was instead being spent on boys, says watchdog.

Rolf Harris does not have to attend his own sex attack trial because of age and ill health

Rolf Harris is alleged to have indecently assaulted 7 young girls over a 30-year period.

More than 3,000 evacuated from eastern Aleppo after Syria, Russia and Turkey strike deal

Evacuation could 'take days' as the exact number of people still awaiting rescue remains unclear.

Serbia: Boy, 12, alleged to have burned alive homeless man is too young to be prosecuted

Three boys were reportedly arrested after the incident in the northern town of Novi Sad.

Woman who posted messages about her future fears found dead at house with 7-year-old son

Sinead Higgins had posted messages on social media a few days earlier.

Adolf Hitler's Austrian birthplace will house disability charity after politicians seize house

Austrian politicians passed a law to seize the property in Braunau am Inn on Wednesday

House price growth slowing in London as northern cities set to overtake the south

Hometrack UK Cities Index predicts house prices will rise by an average of 4% in major urban areas.

When is Christmas Jumper Day? Everything you need to know

It's time to dig out your best - or worst - festive knitwear.

What is the second Black Friday of the year - and why is it a nightmare for emergency services?

Be careful at your office Christmas party.

More women should refuse to wear the hijab in Saudi Arabia

Oil has made wealthy Arab nations hideously arrogant - they expect their cultural norms never to be challenged.

Blurred gender lines: Florida suspect 'attempts to rob gas station' with drawn-on beard

Pasco County Sheriff's Office don't know if the suspect is a man or a woman.

Donald Trump's pick for interior secretary raises eyebrows among environmentalists

Appointment of Ryan Zinke sparks concerns among wildlife preservation lobbyists.

Dylann Roof found guilty of racially-motivated massacre of Charleston church members

The jury convicted the 22-year-old for the slaughter in June 2015 after two hours deliberations.

Vigilante killer punched man to death on dialysis machine because he thought he was a paedophile

Adam Goodridge killed Paul Sandford in his home in Maltby, South Yorkshire, in October 2015

Populist parties will take Labour votes unless party recognises immigration concerns

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation found people care less about economics and more about identity.

Donald Trump rejects evidence Vladimir Putin was personally involved in US election hacking

The president-elect's team said it was part of a continued effort to disrupt election result.

DRC activists vow to carry out revolution 'with or without social networks'

With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, authorities announced blocking of social networks.

'Chip and Pin' brothel: Italian pensioners earned £1.3m after filling luxury home with sex workers

Owners discovered to have laundered proceeds through network of companies.

Bashar al-Assad's Syria strategy risks turning Idlib into Gaza on a grander scale

A de facto rebel statelet is forming in Idlib, dominated by al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat Fatah al-Sham.

Lewisham council puts prefabs on spare land to give homeless families decent housing

Architects from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners were asked to develop a short-term solution to homelessness.

How extremists' response to woman's rejection of hijab sent a chill through Saudi rights movement

Activist tells IBTimes UK how her support for woman who publicly rejected hijab has led to death threats.

Oliver Tetlow killing: Rapper Cbiz used Skorpion to gun down man with help from rap MC, court hears

Alleged drive-by shooting saw innocent bystander shot multiple times in the chest with submachine gun.

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