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Marijuana decriminalisation steps in the United States pave way for Jamaica to legalise it.

Soldier from Lebanon-Syria border town released by jihadists after six hours of negotiations.

Figures from LobbyFacts shed some light on this murky practice.

The move follows what seemed to be a racist attack on a Muslim woman in Melbourne

Iraqi pilots drops food and water in Isis-controlled areas originally meant to supply starving security forces.

MorphCostumes is offering a prize and a percentage of profits for the winning design

Philippine consulate warns of arrests and jail time if nationals take part to pro-democracy protests

A look at the Hong Kong student protest moments most shared on social media

10,000 pigeons examined for explosives ahead of release in Beijing Tiananmen Square.

Student leaders threaten to escalate actions if leader doesn't step down this week

Police commander has ordered out of shape officers to dig into own pockets to fund gym equipment.

Fed up of bad Thai food in other countries, Thailand's ex-prime minister suggested a food robot.

14-year-old student says he wants to 'cut off heads of Jews'

HelpAge International's Global AgeWatch Index 2014 unveils some shocking truths

Financial firms make contingency plans to move staff to premises outside Hong Kong.

Insurgents were charged with conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms

Johannesburg and London among 125 cities worldwide to host demonstrations demanding action against rhino and elephant poaching.

Top quotes from 39th President of the United States

Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca to offer their prayers by circling the Kaaba seven times.

iOS spyware steals personal details from Apple devices released by Chinese-speaking attackers.

The Unicef has appealed for caretakers to come forwards and rescue the thousands of children orphaned by Ebola.

Work hard to make the 'Chinese dream come true,' Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says in National Day address.

IBTimes UK looks at the Islamic rites and rules of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Hajj is one of the biggest gatherings in the world.

The UN's Goodwill Ambassador's speech has divided opinion

IBTimes UK looks at how US civil rights activist Bayard Rustin led the 1963 March on Washington.

Indian PM Narendra Modi turned out to be the most unusual guest at the White House.

"Socially isolated and stigmatised" drinkers who join scheme given beer, fags, food and cash

We spoke the man behind the non-internet messaging app