Kurd teenager's death during army post protests in village of Lice is latest in long line of state abuses, says Uzay Bulut.
A collection of memorable final words uttered by inmates on Death Row can be viewed online.
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.