human rights

US justice department describes Theresa May's decision as 'disappointing' while former White House counsel David Rivkin calls it 'deplorable'.

The Foreign Affairs Committee is to review how UK deals with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia after reports of human rights abuses.

Hacker's victory against US after 10-year legal fight signals law must be scrapped, says north London MP.

Janis Sharp, mother of military data hacker spared extradition to US, describes 10-year battle as emotional rollercoaster.

Private secretary says Theresa May's decision not to extradite autism sufferer is 'victory for common sense'.

Essam al-Erian and Mohammed el-Beltagy to be scrutinised by prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmud.

Olympic gold medallist USA’s Greg Louganis, a gay and HIV positive athlete, guest of honour at festival.

The EU approved a second round of tough trading sanctions on Iran as crude exports, currency continue to tumble.

Report by Nadim Human Rights Centre shows human rights abuses continuing under Mursi's rule, with 88 cases of torture by police forces.

Ecowas and African Union to draft plan for military intervention within 45 days to recapture Northern Mali which is in the hands of Tuareg and Islamist rebels.

Reports suggest interior ministry asked nurseries for data about foreign children in response to Golden Dawn request.

Opposite reactions form Euro-Sceptics and Europhiles as EU is awarded the prestigious prize.

Countries around the world celebrated World Day against the Death Penalty but in much of Africa capital punishment remains a human rights concern, says Cathal Gilbert.

Experts say award is politically motivated, following nationalist turbulence which has blighted EU over recent months.

Global Wealth Report projects world household wealth to grow 50 percent to reach $330tn (£206tn) in 2017.

People from both urban and rural areas are subjected to forced evictions by local governments which often result in deaths, imprisonments and self-immolation, says Amnesty.

Hollywood producer Peter Samuelson tells IBTimes UK about the pioneering Media Institute for Social Change at the University of Southern California.

Bullet removed from Malala Yousafzai's head and she may be taken abroad for further treatment.

Teenager who spoke out against Taliban opposition to girls' education, targeted on school bus in Swat Valley

Radical cleric loses eight-year battle against being deported to US to face terrorism charges.

Memorial human rights group granted permission to stage commemoration in Moscow on same day as president's 60th birthday.

Gaza rule marked by arbitrary arrests, show trials, torture and forced confessions, claims rights watchdog.

Two Coptic Christian children held by police in Egypt after Imam accuses them of urinating on copy of Islamic holy book.

Sir John Thomas dismisses suggestion Hamza's health is reason to stop extradition to face US terrorism charges.

Funeral of activist who died in police custody explodes into violence.

Suicide bombers detonate explosive-laden vehicles, killing dozens of people in Syria's biggest city.

A controversial cybercrime law has come into effect in the Philippines, leading to mass online protests and threats from Anonymous.

Cell so small Paolo Gabriele could not even spread his arms, he tells trial into theft of confidential papal documents.

Defence lawyers argue health of cleric awaiting extradition to US deteriorating.

Currency crisis could escalate economic slowdown as global sanctions on crude take more than $130bn from Tehran each day.