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David Cameron and Barack Obama join thousands around the world in an outpouring of grief at the passing of Nelson Mandela

Anti-Semitic author and former Louisiana Republican was living near northern town of Belluno.

Amnesty International reveals images that suggest enlargement of infamous labour camps.

Human trafficking in Sinai caused by Eritrean and Sudanese officers who collude with Bedouin gangs.

Gay rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev fined for promoting "non-traditional" relationship to minors.

John Yazigi calls on jihadist Jabhat al-Nusra militia to return St Tecla nuns to safety.

Abu Zubaydah and Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri bring first case against Poland at ECHR.

Jihadists with al-Qaida-linked Jabhat al-Nusra among groups that overran pilgrimage site.

Nonhuman Rights Project wants to save chimps from being exhibits in New York.

Communist Party mouthpiece scorns David Cameron meeting with Dalai Lama.

Feminists back pro-EU demonstrations in Kiev with urine protest outside Ukrainian embassy in Paris.

UN high commissioner Navi Pillay accuses Damascus regime of authorising crimes against humanity.

Beijing delegation includes PM's stepfather-in-law, Tory party donor and neighbour.

MP John Hemming says UK courts regularly separate mother from child.

UK should follow Germany's example and create option for indeterminate sex.

More than 50 high-profile British personalities sign open letter criticising Israeli plans to evict Bedouins.

David Cameron will sidestep concern about China's human rights record in Tibet to repair relations damaged by earlier meeting with Dalai Lama.

Children rights commissioner says adoption of Russian children forbidden in countries allowing gay marriage

Rev Justin Welby says designers have devalued Christianity's most potent symbol.

David Cameron to lead trade delegation to China to win contracts, but what constitutes British foreign policy now?

With Christmas fast approaching, the jewellery industry is as buoyant as ever - but it needs to polish up its working practices.

The Institute of Business Ethics says business has clawed back some of the public trust it lost.

MPs in Paris expected to follow 'Nordic Model' by making buying sex illegal.

Bitcoin Black Friday deals encourage users to actually use their bitcoins like a real currency.

Angolan officials deny ban on Muslim faith and claims that mosques and minarets have been pulled down.

France to deploy extra troops to Central Africa to prevent regional instability, say French officials.

The Afghan government is reconsidering public stoning as a punishment for adultery, according to Human Rights Watch.

Christian-majority Angola bans Islam on grounds that it clashes with customs and state religion.

Wikipedia founder believes spying by western governments will only give oppressive regimes more reason to censor the internet.

Human Rights Watch condemns law banning large unsanctioned gatherings and giving police final say on whether demos can take place.