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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 7 January in Russia, Greece, Ukraine and other countries.

Staff Reporter Jan 06, 2016

Residents in Madaya shot dead by snipers while scavenging for food, claim activists.

Tom Porter Jan 06, 2016

Scientists say energy from the most recent tests in the secretive state too small to be considered hydrogen bomb.

Ewan Palmer Jan 06, 2016

Former leader of the English Defence League has branded police action 'state persecution'.

Paul Wright Jan 06, 2016

The North Korean leader is constantly surrounded by employees who are either rapidly taking notes, laughing (for a reason that is usually unknown) or watching his every move

Alex Wheeler Jan 06, 2016

FBI uncovered IP addresses using hacking methods never seen before.

Mary-Ann Russon Jan 06, 2016

The medical charity saved 20,192 refugees over eight months in 2015.

Callum Paton Jan 06, 2016

Mountains of stinking rubbish are piled up on the outskirts of Beirut, reaching the height of motorway overpasses.

David Sim Jan 06, 2016

As fighting continues into its third day fires raged at five oil storage tanks in Libya's oil crescent.

Callum Paton Jan 06, 2016

The Address Hotel captured international headlines when it went up in flames on New Year's Eve.

James Tennent Jan 06, 2016

Tens of thousands of online viewers are watching a live stream of a puddle in Newcastle... no, really.

Staff Reporter Jan 06, 2016

The sixth-biggest jackpot in US history could be claimed on Wednesday night.

James Tennent Jan 06, 2016

The rest of the first working week of January will bring more showers before the weather finally clears up.

Staff Reporter Jan 06, 2016

Kybernetiq magazine stresses importance of technological understanding for jihadists.

Anthony Cuthbertson Jan 06, 2016

The 15 couples made their vows in temperatures as low as -20C.

Adam Justice Jan 06, 2016

Torrential rain deluged Britain, cutting power to thousands of homes and forcing some to evacuate flooded streets.

Alex Wheeler Jan 06, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian defence and intelligence consultants on tensions over Shia massacre

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 06, 2016

Increasing number of British students buying university assignments from 'contract cheaters' in India.

Priyanka Mogul Jan 06, 2016

Founder of Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta teamed up with students for Bet You Can't Do It Like Me dance challenge.

Toyin Owoseje Jan 06, 2016

Anti-immigration group seeks to capitalise on anti-immigrant feeling following New Year's Eve attacks.

Tom Porter Jan 06, 2016

Met Police spoke to actresses boyfriend three days after she was last seen with her two children.

Lewis Dean Jan 06, 2016

The Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference take place over the next few days.

James Tennent Jan 06, 2016

Cologne mayor Henriette Reker issued a women's "code of conduct" to protect against sexual assault.

Lydia Smith Jan 06, 2016

Despite reports, Congolese rebels M23 deny infiltration of Burundian rebels in their ranks.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 06, 2016

Bollywood actor claimed India was experiencing a rise in intolerance back in November 2015.

Priyanka Mogul Jan 06, 2016

Many Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, while others are preparing for Christmas.

David Sim Jan 06, 2016

Trial resumes for coup plotters whose attorneys claim they were 'mistreated' in jail.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 06, 2016

Former Saudi high court judge tells state media that 13 judges consider each case.

Orlando Crowcroft Jan 06, 2016

Both are ruthless clerical tyrannies that systematically abuse the human rights of minorities.

Peter Tatchell Jan 06, 2016