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Nine-year-old girls in Iraq could be forced to marry under new Muslim laws

Human rights activists protest against Iraq's bill of Jafaari Personal Status Law that could legalise child marriage, marital rape and ban Muslims from marrying non-Muslims.

Russia's 'irrefutable proof' the US is backing Isis turns out to be iPhone game screenshots

Russia is embarrassed after publishing an image it claimed was "irrefutable evidence" of US collaboration with Isis, which turned out to be a screenshot taken from a video game.

Boy, 8, critical after hiding in mum's car to miss school - then being baked in 64C temperature

A Melbourne child is in a critical condition after secretly climbing back into his mother's car after the school drop-off, then getting trapped under the fierce Australian sun.

Hotel keeps dolphins in tiny swimming pool as 'therapy' for children

The conditions of two dolphins held at a hotel swimming pool in Armenia have angered marine conservationists.

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'Humiliated' nurses forced to perform erotic dance for top officials by South Korea hospital

Leaked footage shows female staff at Sacred Heart Hospital of Hallym University performing for high-ranking officials

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Eagles of Death Metal play surprise show in Paris on second anniversary of Bataclan massacre

Eagles of Death Metal play surprise concert in front of President Emmanuel Macron on 2nd anniversary of Paris attacks when Isis terrorists stormed Bataclan in Paris.

Outside the EU, Britain can copy Singapore or Switzerland – but we have to decide now

The UK has three realistic options: join the European Free Trade Association; postpone Brexit to 31 December 2020; or walk away from talks now.

'Sick': Trump trolled over old tweet bragging about dating girls 'young enough' to be his daughter

"Nobody trolls Current Trump better than Past Trump," one Twitter user wrote.

Donald Trump says his Asia trip snagged deals worth at least $300bn, or was it a trillion?

The US president said his gruelling five-nation tour has been "tremendously successful" touting unconfrimed dollar figures.

Video of Indian police officer getting body massage from woman colleague goes viral

According to the local superintendent of police the incident is said to have occurred around four or five months ago.

Watch Indian elephant knock out a drunk as he tries to recreate movie stunt

The group spotted the animal in a rubber plantation in Kerala. Before the man tried the stunt, he lured the elephant with some bananas.

Republicans turn on Roy Moore as sexual assault allegations grow

Mitch McConnell said he now "believed the women" and that Moore should now "step aside" from the race.

Was Amelia Earhart dismembered by giant crabs the size of dogs on a Pacific island?

Legendary US aviator Amelia Earhart could have been eaten by giant crabs, say theorists after video of one sneaking up on a bird recently went viral.

Iraq's Kurdistan 'will respect' court decision banning secession

Announcement seen as the latest effort by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to start a dialogue with Baghdad that can formalise independence.

India plans to set up urine banks – and pay for it by the litre

Top Indian minister reveals proposals for setting up urine banks in rural India to produce urea and reduce imports.

Raped, tortured and unable to flee – The plight of Tanzanian domestic workers in the Gulf

HRW interviewed 87 domestic workers who were abused, forced to work for 21 hours, denied food and sleep and had their passports confiscated by their employers.

The Simpsons compares Trump surrogate Kellyanne Conway to Nazi propaganda boss Joseph Goebbels

The Simpsons has criticised the Trump administration several times over the past year, most recently over hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

India moves ahead with another transgender appointment for government post

Ganga Kumari, a 24-year-old transgender, has finally been inducted as a constable in the Rajasthan state police department.

Who is Ibtihaj Muhammad? The fencer who inspired Mattel's hijab-wearing Barbie

Mattel has made dolls taking inspiration from gymnast Gabby Douglas and Selma director Ava DuVernay.

Donald Trump Jr and WikiLeaks: All you need to know about their private conversations on Twitter

Julian Assange took to Twitter to respond to the "alleged" messages, claiming that he could not confirm them and that WikiLeaks "did not keep such records".

Hijab-wearing Barbie is a tribute to Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, not Islamist propaganda

The new doll is the first of its kind to be made in over 58 years of Mattel's history and is part of the brand's Shero line, which depicts real-life female heroes.

Texas church where 26 people were shot dead painted white and transformed into a memorial

Just 26 empty white chairs where the victims were sitting remain in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Impoverished in rural China asked to replace images of Jesus with Xi Jinping for government benefits

Local government reportedly asks residents to remove pictures of Jesus, gospel couplets and crosses to be eligible for subsidies.

Shark gets knuckle sandwich after Briton surfing in Australia escapes attack by punching killer fish in face

A British doctor surfing in an Australian beach escaped a shark attack by 'punching it in the face,' a trick he learned by watching a YouTube video.

Donald Trump Jr communicated with WikiLeaks on Twitter prior to the election

Newly leaked Twitter messages revealed WikiLeaks and Donald Trump Jr exchanged messages prior to his father's presidential election win in November 2016.

North Korean soldier shot by fellow troops as he defected to the South

A North Korean soldier was shot in the elbow and shoulder by his fellow troops as he defected to South Korea through the demilitarised zone on Monday (13 November).

'We know what you are doing' - Theresa May warns Moscow not to meddle in elections

The British prime minister, Theresa May, has accused Russia of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media during her speech at London's Guildhall.

'We are not to blame' says Myanmar's army report on Rohingya crisis

A report by the Myanmar army says it is not to blame for the Rohingya crisis as international pressure builds over what has been termed the genocide of the Muslim people.

Santa's little helper: Sex robots selling out for Christmas, says pioneer inventor

Sergi Santos claims the industry is booming as Christmas approaches and he even has a theory about why his Samantha dolls are so popular at this time of year.

Missing Irish teacher found dead after freak accident saw her drown in small stream while jogging

The body of young Irish woman Eimear Noonan, reported missing from her home in Annonay, France, has been found after what appeared to be a freak drowning accident.

Australian council offers $5 bounty for scalps of dead kittens – and animal rights groups are furious

Authorities in Australia have angered animal rights groups by offering money to kill wild animals on rural properties.

Two dead after boat capsizes in Florida alligator-infested waters

Two Americans died after their boat flipped in alligator-infested waters.They were among a group of four men driving in an airboat along St. Johns River in Cocoa, Florida.