Amnesty's report shows Yazidi women and girls subjected to rape and torture by militants.
The dead fighter was named as Abu Yusuf and is reportedly from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jürgen Todenhöfer is first Western journalist to be granted access to territories occupied by Isis.
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has killed more than 4,700 people since April.
Marine Le Pen says government is in denial over Islamist threat to France.
BBC reporter appears to be feeling effects from fumes of opium, heroin and hashish bonfire.
Opec producers banking on slowdown in US shale boom and rising demand fuelled by low prices.
The Russian ruble opened broadly firmer on 23 December.
Gourdel was kidnapped and beheaded by the Islamist group which pledged allegiance to Isis
Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Opec won't cut production regardless of the price.
The kids bear about 70% resemblance to that of a human baby.
Police Scotland confirmed last night six people died and eight people were injured in the accident.
President Park Geun-hye orders increased security after minor attacks on Gori and Wolsong nuclear reactors.
US cyber security experts say North Korea's internet services restored after prolonged blackout.
Former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle was airlifted to hospital after an accident involving a lorry.
Turkey's Erdogan warns birth control can dry up generations, labelling efforts to promote birth control as 'treason'.
In start contrast, 4,000 protesters rallied against the spread of racism and xenophobia holding slogans 'Dresden Nazi-free'.
The suspects were convicted of raping a boy 13 times, as his parents prepare to sue the exclusive private school for £80.
'In the Grip of the Law' hopes to boost confidence in Iraq's security forces following their defeat to Isis last summer.
Barber is shocked after not seeing Matthew McConaughey when staring at his reflection in the hospital mirror.
BREAKING: A man drove a white Peugeot van into crowds Christmas shopping at a market in Nantes, leaving at 10 people hurt.
The network has been trying to improve relations with the Egyptian government.
Vidsich activists rise from the dead to make protest in front of presidential offices.
Ancient ruins found on shore of Sea of Galilee may be where Jesus preached to some of his first converts.
Battat, leader of the Mukhtar army was reportedly shot dead in Diyala province.
88 year-old Essebsi served as speaker under former dictator Ben Ali.
Authorities say self-styled doctor intentionally infected people with HIV.
Pontiff lists 15 ailments of Catholic Church clergymen, including the 'terrorism of gossip' and 'spiritual Alzheimer's.
The Pentagon claims releasing thousands of photographs showing the abuse of detainees at the height of the 'war on terror' would endanger US.
The vehicle mounted the pavement at George Square.