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Rates of domestic and sexual violence in South Africa are high.

Diqui Lapenta lost her boyfriend, Rich Guadagno, on September 11. Here she tells her story to IBTimes UK.

An estimated 14,000 military men were assaulted in 2012 alone, according to GQ magazine.

53% of people will vote for Scotland to stay in the United Kingdom according to a poll by Survation.

Youths who danced US hit in YouTube video face series of charges in Tehran.

Laurent Fabius says Islamist group should be referred at as Daesh, others prefer QSIS.

Embarrassing 'Muslim Pigs' Text Rant Case Between Justin Mateen and Whitney Wolfe settles with no blame on either side.

Airport security is failing with gaping loopholes in the current systems in place, experts say.

Activists point to cyber-security flaws in push-to-talk app that allegedly led to arrests

New bill introduces "aggravated homosexuality" crimes in Gambia.

Senior Afghan official confirms death of civilians in US aircraft strike.

IDF chief military prosecutor to investigate deaths of four children on beach and 15 at UNRWA school.

Socialist president defends himself after publication of explosive memoire Merci Pour Ce Moment

Feminist group raided Paris holy site after resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

IBTimes UK looks at the controversy around Pastor Mark Driscoll's statements

Hashem al-Sheik Abu Jaber to take control of group with Abu Saleh Tahan becoming group's military commander.

Pyongyang says use of wireless internet at foreign missions has 'some effect on North Korea's surroundings'.

Houses in Kashmir submerged for miles and miles. The region, which straddles India and Pakistan, has witnessed the worst floods for decades. The death toll stands at 450, with thousands more still stranded until the water levels recede.

#scarfguy trending on Twitter post Apple's iPhone 6 launch

Shi'ite organisation offers 10 million rupees to anyone killing leaders of Sunni extremist groups.

Jim Laurita is believed to have fallen on the floor and died after an elephant stepped on his head

IBTimes UK travels to Wales to collect views from those on the ground.

US secretary of state begins Middle East tour to gain support in fight against jihadists

Islamic terror group attempt to take their fight to Cameroon but forced to retreat

Isis militant group threatens to activate sleeper cells in Silicon Valley to kill Twitter staff.

Sergei Shoigu blames Ukraine for shooting down of aircraft as crisis between two continues.

Survey shows Japanese and Chinese people think a conflict between two nations is likely

Ghonche Ghavami held in solitary confinment for 41 days after attempting to enter stadium.

Essa Qatri, 22, shot in the heart at al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah