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Exclusive footage shows residents of the capital Asmara reading posters calling for mass protests.

Israeli officials confirm its air force carried out raid targeting "game-changing" weapons.

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

Lives put at risk in warzones and security blackspots by useless detector kits that netted businessman £50m.

Two arrested suspects received 'direction and guidance' from al-Qaida militants, say Canadian police.

North Korea wants joint military drills stopped and sanctions withdrawn.

Despite reams of positive reviews, critics are divided over BioShock Infinite, particularly its treatment of racism and violence

Suspensions in Congolese army over Minova rapes, just hours after Angelina Jolie and William Hague pledged to combat mass rape in conflict zones.

25 international organisations write open letter to Obama reminding him of promise to close detention centre.

Victims of domestic violence continue to face honour killings and draconian punishments, according to new report.

Angelina Jolie has opened another girls' school in Afghanistan and plans to fund more from the profits of a jewellery line that she helped to design.

Troops fire teargas at Palestinians protesting to mark Land Day, when six died in 1976.

Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform at The Times of India Film Awards in Vancouver

A report by Saudi Arabian state news agency confirms the beheading and crucifixion of a Pakistani national, convicted of sodomy and murder.

European parliamentary group urges the UN to take stronger action against human rights abuses in Bahrain.

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking entry, in her first performance ever since the birth of daughter Aradhya Bachchan, at the Pond's Femina Miss India 2013.

CIA has helped ship 3,500 tonnes of military equipment to Syria since early 2012, claims New York Times report.

Fujitsu's investment in its British arm comes amid concerns that the UK is becoming a less attractive investment destination.

Bolder US president has Israelis applauding idea that Palestinian condition is unjust.

US President Barack Obama spoke of peace and progress at Jerusalem Convention Center on March 21, 2013

Former UN climate convention executive secretary tells IBTimes UK that carbon trading can help make up for slow political progress.

British Airways announces UnGrounded, an 11-hour hackathon on a San Francisco to London flight to solve global problems.

UN general secretary says 'Happy Day' aims to encourage mututal help and understanding around world.

Treaty, which aims to curb illegal arms trade, was earlier stalled as US, Russia and China seek time.

China's folk singer Peng Liyuan poised to join Jacqueline Kennedy, Raisa Gorbachova, Nancy Regan and Michelle Obama as influential figure.

Overwhelming 'Yes' by islanders to stay loyal to UK with just three out of 1,517 votes against.

Once described as Osama bin Laden's right hand man in Europe, the cleric was arrested by UK immigration officials following a police raid on his home.

UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon delivered a speech pointing at the recent crimes against women all over the world.

Investors bet on deeper central bank support in face of tepid data and rising political risks.

Apples grown by Druze farmers in Golan Heights to be transported by Kenyan drivers.