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Russian websites monitoring reports of election violation have allegedly been hacked by pro-Putin cyber criminals. It is believed that the majority of the world's most sophisticated and effective cyber attacks originate in Russia.

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Dec 05, 2011

The Indian actor producer and film-maker reportedly died in London on Sunday of a heart attack

Toyin Owoseje Dec 05, 2011

Jeremy Clarkson made headlines last week after publicly announcing that the striking public sector workers should be taken out and 'shot'. The TV presenter has now sparked fresh controversy by calling suicide victims 'selfish'.

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Dec 05, 2011

McFly star Danny Jones stripped naked after band mate Dougie Poynter was crowned king of the Jungle on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity: Get me Out of Here!

Jamie Lewis Dec 05, 2011

A prominent American-Syrian blogger and activist was arrested at the weekend while she was crossing the Jordanian-Syrian border.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 05, 2011

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker has been the best signing of the season so far.

Ben Moss Dec 05, 2011

The online community has reacted with anger as several fans posted furious messages on Twitter.

Pooja Ravikumar Dec 05, 2011

“I just read the most horrific & sickening story! A 1 month old baby boy raped and battered fighting for his life. Pubic Execution DISGRACE,” a Twitter post read.

Geetha Pillai Dec 04, 2011

Join the International Business Times for Friday's European Championship 2012 Draw in Kiev, as Fabio Capello nervously awaits the fate of his much maligned England side….

Ben Moss Dec 02, 2011

Popstar Katy Perry has laughed off claims that she has filed for divorced from her comedian husband Russell Brand.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 02, 2011

Wikileaks was apparently 'blocked' on Friday afternoon according to the whistleblowing website's Twitter account, after the site released 287 files exposing what it claims to be widespread surveillance of civilians.

Alistair Charlton Dec 02, 2011

Jeremy Clarkson has apologised for his comments made on the One Show about executing public workers who took strike action, but would the BBC have received over 21,000 complaints if we didn't have Twitter?

Alistair Charlton Dec 02, 2011

Italian public broadcasting service RAI banned use of the word profilattico, or condom, on World AIDS Day, Italian newspapers reported.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 02, 2011

Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel has recounted the bizarre feud he had with a children's entertainer dressed as the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.

Ben Moss Dec 01, 2011

What would happen if Mark Zuckerberg suddenly decides to delete Facebook and kill himself? Would our society plunge into chaos? A new parody explores this sci-fi possibility.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 01, 2011

Manchester United look set to miss out on Brazilian midfielder Ganso after he indicated his desire to remain at Santos after December's Club World Cup.

Gordon Macrae Dec 01, 2011

Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the Egyptian blogger who stirred a controversy last month by posting pictures of herself naked on Twitter in protest against Islamism, had dismissed rumours that she was beaten up in Tahrir Square, and said she is hiding in fear for her life.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 01, 2011

With the holidays soon upon us and the inevitable family chin-wag in-tow, the International Business Times UK offers you five affordable Android smartphones sure to keep you and your family in touch no matter how many miles there are between you.

Alastair Stevenson Nov 30, 2011

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has issued a statement confirming that the social network has agreed to settle with the FTC over charges that it has violated user privacy.

Alistair Charlton Nov 30, 2011

A radical Christian group named Christian for a Moral America has called on his followers to pray for the death of pop-star George Michael, who has been hospitalised in Austria for pneumonia, the Huffington Post reports.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 30, 2011

A second video clip of abuse aboard a commuter train has gone viral.

Pooja Ravikumar Nov 30, 2011

Egypt's blogger Abd El Fattah has been charged with 12 counts including on charges of premeditated murder and act of terrorism it was reported Tuesday.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 29, 2011

The pop star has confirmed via Twitter that he will perform on the X Factor’s this weekend

Toyin Owoseje Nov 29, 2011

Officials at Egypt's Suez Port have refused to sign and accept a shipment of seven and a half tons of tear gas for fear it would be used against protesters, Egyptian media reported on Monday.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 29, 2011

As the second day of Egypt's landmark parliamentary elections takes place, the trial regarding virginity checks allegedly conducted by the security forces on Samira Ibrahim while in detention in was due to start today but has been delayed to December, prompting more outrage from women protesters in Egypt.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 29, 2011

Playing at a public urinal may soon be welcomed, as a British company has secured a patent for a urinal-based computer game letting men aim and fire at targets.

Alistair Charlton Nov 29, 2011

Manchester United are interested in signing Peterborough United youngster Ryan Bennett, according to Darren Ferguson.

Ben Moss Nov 29, 2011

The Marmite covered M1 is undergoing a huge clean-up operation after a tanker carrying over 20 tonnes of the yeast extract overturned last night.

Jamie Lewis Nov 29, 2011

Egyptians have turned out in force in defiance of calls to boycott parliamentary elections.

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Nov 29, 2011

Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman from London after her racist rant on a tram against fellow travellers was captured on film and uploaded on YouTube.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 29, 2011