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A British ex-pat who died after a shark attack at a popular surfers' spot was named as Paul Wilcox.

Robert Thomas, a car mechanic received a 30-year prison sentence for attempting to buy a 10-year-old girl for $400 to keep as a sex slave.

Head of Ahrar al-Sham Hassan Aboud killed in huge suicide bombing

British researchers from the Global Network for Rights and Development were released in Qatar on Tuesday.

Shia protesters have been demonstrating against the removal of fuel subsidies.

Online dating site campaign will provide mentoring service to people who get rejected by website's attractive members.

Vienna says girls aged 14 and 15 planned to leave Austria for the Middle East.

Woman tweets anger at Cameron 'for wars against Muslims' from Isis stronghold of Raqqa.

Don't believe the conspiracy theorists - Imran's decision has only made our cause stronger.

IBTimes UK looks at the most common misconceptions about suicide and suicidal behaviour.

New book 'Looking for Madeleine' claims Praia da Luz resort was targeted for British children.

Francois Hollande's ex-partner's memoir divides French book sellers and readers

Islamic State controls fertile swathes of land in five Iraqi provinces.

Tycoon repeats calls for delegalisation of drugs following publication of Global Commission's report.

Dubai announces plans to build world's biggest airport

Multi-million dollar search conducted after sounds of 'suspicious' digging reported near border towns.

Oxfam slams international community for 'failing' to help three million Syrian refugees.

Cath Everett considers tribal rituals which can include botched circumcisions and female genital mutilation.

Michael Schumacher has left Lausanne Hospital and will continue rehabilitation with family at home

Sports giant Nike joins forces with Teague to design futuristic jet for its roster of stars [PHOTOS]

Women's prison Matsuyama Saijo Prison in Japan has been painted pink to accommodate inmates' needs.

Illegal loggers are believed to be behind murders

B'Tselem and Yesh Din accuse government of failing to investigate human rights violations

Former presidents, UN members and Richard Branson form coalition calling for drug policy overhaul.

Mid-air announcement sparks panic on board Boeing flight from Split to Nantes

Security Council likely to adopt resolution urging UN member states to tighten domestic laws.

Adeboye Obasanjo wounded leading army offensive to recapture Michika town.

Credit Suisse warns that Scotland could be plunged into a 'deep recession' if it leaves the UK.

Young boy sustains head and neck injuries in lion attack while hiking in California