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Syria: Father Francois Murad Beheading Video an Assad Propaganda Hoax
NGO contradicts claims that three Franciscan friars were beheaded in graphic video
Edward Snowden's Asylum Quest: NSA Whistleblower's WikiLeaks Statement in Full
Full transcript of Snowden's statement condemns Washington and claims 'Obama administration is afraid of you'.
Hong Kong: 400,000 March in Democracy Call [PHOTOS]
Demonstrators urge Beijing-backed chief executive Leung Chun-Ying to resign.
Pakistan: Smiling Teenage Sisters Shot Dead for Dancing In The Rain
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.
Jennifer Lopez Criticised for Concert and Birthday Wishes for Turkmenistan President [VIDEO]
American singer and actress performed for Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov despite poor human rights record in the country
Barack Obama in Africa: MPs Call on US President to Tackle Witchcraft Violence
MPs call for Obama to demand action against witchcraft widely practised in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.
‘Happy Ending Massages are Legal’ Ruling Triggers Prostitution Storm in China
Beijing police reject Guangdong court ruling that decriminalised 'happy ending' massages.
US Ambassador Gary Locke's Tibet Visit 'Signals Thaw in China Policy'
Despite loosening of Beijing restrictions, mass relocation of Tibetans still a human rights scandal, says HRW.
NSA Spying Scandal: Sir Tim Berners-Lee Warns Against Government Web Control [VIDEO]
World wide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns against governments gaining 'total control' of the internet.
Ecuador Analysing NSA Whistleblower Snowden's Asylum Request
Edward Snowden, who has sought political asylum with Ecuador, is currently at Moscow airport.
Chinese Propaganda Agents Move into Every Tibetan Village
More than 21,000 government officials descend on Tibet as part of 'political re-education' campaign.
US Whistleblower Snowden Could Claim Asylum in Iceland, Says Wikileaks Contact
Private jet is ready and waiting in China if Icelandic government gives NSA whistleblower asylum, says businessman.
India Ignores NSA Prism Fears and Launches Cyber Surveillance Project
Following NSA Prism scandal, Delhi rolls out nationwide cyber surveillance programme.
Litvinenko: Russian Activists Urge Cameron to Find the Truth
Speak Up! delivers letter to Downing Street after inquest into poisoning death of KGB agent undermined.
Standing Man: Turkey's Deputy PM Bulent Arinc Approves Act of Passive Resistance
Silent protest inspired by performance artist Erdem Gunduz spreads through Turkey.
Folk Music Legend Joan Baez Sings Imagine to Turkish Protesters [VIDEO]
Peace activist joins Patti Smith and Noam Chomsky in support for anti-government protesters in Turkey
Thousands of Mexicans Support Morris the Cat in Mayoral Elections Race
The black and white cat already has more Facebook followers than the five human mayoral contenders
Iran to Send 4,000 Revolutionary Guard Troops to Syria
Iran proposes opening 'Syrian front' against Israel in occupied Golan Heights.
Iran's Presidential Elections: Tortured Freedom Blogger Ashcan Reveals Prison Hell [VIDEO]
Ashcan tells IBTimes 'I wanted to die' behind bars, but hopes Hassan Rohani will finally bring change to his country.
Paris Police Attacked for Enforcing Burqa Ban in new Argenteuil Shame
60 people reportedly attacked police as they attempted to arrest Muslim woman for wearing veil.
Apocalypse Syria: Massacre Death Toll Nears 100,000 [VIDEO]
UN says 93,000 people killed during Syria's civil war - but the real number could be far higher.
Bahrain on Video: Police Interrogation of Youth Making False Confession Goes Viral
YouTube video triggers controversy about use of torture by authorities in Gulf state.
Prism Whistleblower Edward Snowden: US Has Been Hacking China For Years
The man behind NSA Prism leaks hopes China will not be bullied by US over extradition.
Torture, Rapes and Sex Abuse Taint Iranian Presidential Election
Six candidates remain in the battle to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Where is Safe for NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden?
Iceland, Russia, China and Latin America may be options for analyst behind biggest intelligence leak in US history.
Iran's Presidential Elections: Reformist Reza Aref's Withdrawal Increases Hasan Rowhani Chances
Mohammad Reza Aref drops out of race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Greece: Pakistani Immigrant 'Jumps' from Police Station Window in Second Escape Bid
Human Rights Watch calls for investigation into case of injured migrant facing deportation from Trikala city.
Papua New Guinea Mob Torture and Behead Suspected Witch
Helen Rumbali killed and three others tortured for allegedly killing villager with black magic.
Syria Civil War: Aleppo Rebels Execute Teenager Muhammad Qatta for Blasphemy
Aleppo street coffee vendor tortured and shot dead for blaspheming, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports.
UK Attorney-General in Bid to Stop Killers Getting the Vote
Dominic Grieve to appear in Supreme Court to fight bid to lift ban on prisoners voting.