human rights

NGO contradicts claims that three Franciscan friars were beheaded in graphic video

Full transcript of Snowden's statement condemns Washington and claims 'Obama administration is afraid of you'.

Demonstrators urge Beijing-backed chief executive Leung Chun-Ying to resign.

Noor Basra, 15, and Noor Sheza, 16, who were filmed six months ago break-dancing in the rain, killed by five gunmen in honour killing.

American singer and actress performed for Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov despite poor human rights record in the country

MPs call for Obama to demand action against witchcraft widely practised in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.

Beijing police reject Guangdong court ruling that decriminalised 'happy ending' massages.

Despite loosening of Beijing restrictions, mass relocation of Tibetans still a human rights scandal, says HRW.

World wide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns against governments gaining 'total control' of the internet.

Edward Snowden, who has sought political asylum with Ecuador, is currently at Moscow airport.

More than 21,000 government officials descend on Tibet as part of 'political re-education' campaign.

Private jet is ready and waiting in China if Icelandic government gives NSA whistleblower asylum, says businessman.

Following NSA Prism scandal, Delhi rolls out nationwide cyber surveillance programme.

Speak Up! delivers letter to Downing Street after inquest into poisoning death of KGB agent undermined.

Silent protest inspired by performance artist Erdem Gunduz spreads through Turkey.

Peace activist joins Patti Smith and Noam Chomsky in support for anti-government protesters in Turkey

The black and white cat already has more Facebook followers than the five human mayoral contenders

Iran proposes opening 'Syrian front' against Israel in occupied Golan Heights.

Ashcan tells IBTimes 'I wanted to die' behind bars, but hopes Hassan Rohani will finally bring change to his country.

60 people reportedly attacked police as they attempted to arrest Muslim woman for wearing veil.

UN says 93,000 people killed during Syria's civil war - but the real number could be far higher.

YouTube video triggers controversy about use of torture by authorities in Gulf state.

The man behind NSA Prism leaks hopes China will not be bullied by US over extradition.

Six candidates remain in the battle to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iceland, Russia, China and Latin America may be options for analyst behind biggest intelligence leak in US history.

Mohammad Reza Aref drops out of race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Human Rights Watch calls for investigation into case of injured migrant facing deportation from Trikala city.

Helen Rumbali killed and three others tortured for allegedly killing villager with black magic.

Aleppo street coffee vendor tortured and shot dead for blaspheming, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports.

Dominic Grieve to appear in Supreme Court to fight bid to lift ban on prisoners voting.