human rights

Hundreds of Russian opposition protesters marched in Moscow on Monday to mark the anniversary of a demonstration that ended in clashes with police, dozens jailed and several prosecutions last year.

Part X-Factor, part-Apprentice, The President hit TV show pits Palestinians in mock electoral contest.

Israeli airstrikes hit Jamraya military facility on the outskirts of the capital, Syrian state media reports.

Damascus rocked by huge explosions as Israeli warplanes strike targets including Jamraya research facility.

Congolese-born Italian integration minister says: I'm black and I'm proud.

Whitehall slaps down embassy blogs on Bahrain's human rights stance on World Press Freedom Day.

Former chief prosecutor Col Morris Davis launches initiative to shut down US military prison on Cuba as hunger strike continues.

Giorgos Kaminis assaulted by reportedly armed neo-Nazi Golden Dawn lawmaker Giorgos Germenis.

Bahrain rights group asks Sepp Blatter to remove controversial royal from post.

An Italian traveller reveals the shocking reality of Dubai's jails in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.

Shane Croucher explores UK Uncut's high court case against HMRC over dodgy handshakes with corporate tax avoiders.

Research into spying software sold by Gamma International shows it is now being used in 36 countries.

Queen welcomes UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Windsor while 94 activists go on trial in Abu Dhabi.

UAE's human rights record questioned amid torture allegations and free expression crackdown but, asks Shane Croucher, is it business as usual?

Following roll-out of Universal Credit system, IBTimes UK looks at facts and fiction of British benefit culture.

David Cameron demands investigation into claims Grant Cameron, Suneet Jeerh and Karl Williams tortured by UAE police.

Hesham Mohammed Ali had no contact with two children by other women.

Prominent dissident journalist claims feminist punk band 'was difficult to protect'

Pae Jun-ho, 44, was arrested in November accompanying five Europeans into business zone.

Brad Pitt prepared to pay "whatever it takes" to buy nude photo of Angelina Jolie

Controversial bill forces NGOs to register as 'foreign agents' if they receive funds from abroad.

An auction for a one-hour coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook has passed £100,000, more than tripling estimate price.

Putin opponent and anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny on trial over embezzlement charges

Theresa May confirms new deal with Jordan but says government 'looking at all the options' to deport Qatada

Rights group claim Kremlin's legislative changes are worst since days of USSR.

Rapporteur on torture Juan Mendez was due to visit Bahrain in May.

Bahraini government postpones visit of UN Special Rapporteur Juan Mendez.

Humans have similar reactions when shown images of robots and humans being abused.

Turkish authorities use anti-terror legislation to cow journalists, says Uzay Bulut.

Security firm under fire after death of Palestinian inmate reconfirms pull-out from prison and police HQ deals.