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4-year-old girl, father killed in blast outside Thai school

At least 8 people were injured in the blast that took place outside an elementary school in southern Thailand.

UN human rights head slams Western leaders, says they are 'demagogues and political fantasists'

Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein says Western politicians use racist language and peddle propaganda that is similar to Islamic extremists.

Venezuela arrests journalist for publicising protest against President Nicolas Maduro

Braulio Jatar has been charged with money laundering.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Supreme Leader Tehran

Iran accuses Saudi of 'murdering' Hajj pilgrims

Hundreds of Iranian nationals were killed in a stampede during last year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

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White House cancels Philippines meeting hours after Duterte called Obama a 'son of a b****'

Duterte's a 'colourful guy' but 'I want a productive meeting,' said Obama of the decision to cancel.

The remains of Philip Finnegan were found in woodland

Dublin: Remains of man who wore bulletproof vest to protect himself from drug gangs found buried

Philip Finnegan's death has sparked fears of more gangland violence erupting in Dublin.

Black Women's March against Racism and Violence

Social media has contributed to rise in violent crimes against women, says CPS

Prosecutions for crimes including rape, sexual assaults and domestic abuse increased by almost 10% in 2015-6.

Islamic State bans burka in northern Iraq after veiled woman kills 2 jihadists

The group has made a U-turn on its burka stance following reports of a veiled woman targeting fighters.

MP Simon Danczuk supports Keith Vaz over male prostitute allegations

Labour MP Vaz has consulted lawyers in a bid to clear his name.

Third explosion and gunfire heard in Kabul following earlier twin strikes in the city

Afghan capital was rocked by twin blasts which killed at least 24 and injured 91 on Monday (5 September).

Latest junior doctors' walkout suspended amid concerns over compromising patient care

The BMA is still planning to stage further five-day walkouts, in October, November and December 2016.

How Rwanda seeks to promote stability and security by helping vendors off the streets

Capital Kigali launches a new modern market to accommodate 3,200 – mostly female – street vendors.

Child dies in blue cheese-linked E. coli outbreak in Scotland

20 people were confirmed to have fallen ill in the outbreak.

What is a Braconid? Briton wins World Scrabble Championship with 176-point word

Brett Smitheram beat another Brit to win the five day competition.

South Africa: Public face-off between ANC members shows divisions in Zuma's party

For the first time since apartheid, divisions within the ANC are played out in the open.

Protesters demanding closure of the 'Jungle' migrant camp blockade Calais

Demonstrators want a date for closure of camp which is home to thousands seeking to travel to UK.

Junior doctors suspend September strike action across NHS England

But BMA says Jeremy Hunt is still ignoring union's request to stop the imposition of new contracts.

Refugees in Como: 'We beg Switzerland to open the borders, we don't want to stay in Italy'

IBTimes UK speaks with refugees left stranded in Como as Switzerland denied them access.

China is looking for new friends after US and Australia fallout – could Britain fill the void?

Theresa May will look to imitate David Cameron's close relationship with Xi Jinping.

Calais: Hundreds block major highway in protest against 'Jungle' camp

Tensions among locals have increased after the population of the camp rose to at least 7,000 people.

Theresa May raises concerns over Yemen as calls grow for world's second-biggest arms dealer to stop Saudi sales

Boris Johnson insists Britain 'operates one of the most robust arms export control regimes in the world'.

UK upgrades diplomatic relations with Iran with appointment of first ambassador in five years

Foreign secretary Boris Johnson promised to discuss human-rights issues with the Islamic Republic.

South Korea's dog meat trade debated in UK Parliament as MPs urged to step in

With the 2018 Winter Olympics set to be held in South Korea, activists are hoping British MPs will step in.

Barack Obama backs Colin Kaepernick's 'constitutional right' not to stand for national anthem

President said American football player's actions had forced a conversation that needed to be had.

South Carolina: Parents in 'choking game' warning after finding 11-year-old son dead in bedroom

Youngster is just the latest child to die after taking part in the dangerous craze.

China wins battle to save giant pandas from extinction

Conservationists say that the bear is still at risk even as it is reclassified as 'vulnerable'.

Beijing is on the back foot over the South China Sea dispute - America must act now

The next US president should make ratification of UN Convention on the Law of the Sea a top priority.

South Sudan: Salva Kiir's government agrees to regional force deployment 'with no condition'

Regime under pressure to agree to troops after deadly fighting in capital Juba.

Syrian refugees in Turkey: 'They used to welcome us – now they throw stones'

Turks blame Syrians for everything from rise in Isis terror attacks and crime to stealing their husbands.

Zimbabwe: Tajamuka social movement vows to protest as groups challenge regime over ban

IBTimes UK speaks to an activist about the will to protest - despite ban imposed by President Robert Mugabe.

President Duterte calls Barack Obama a 'son of a b****' for opposing drug killings

Obama expected to raise concerns about death squads at a Laos summit on 6 September.

Donald Trump slammed for cultural appropriation after wearing Jewish prayer shawl in Christian church

The GOP candidate was criticised on social media, with one person suggesting he did not know what a tallit was.

Body of German woman missing for 40 years found in attic by man renovating father's home

Autopsy and dental analysis suggest body is that of mother-of-three who vanished when she was 28 years old.

Thailand bombings: Suspect linked to Muslim separatists arrested over attacks

Abdul Kadae, detained on 3 September, is the first to be arrested since the attack on tourist hotspots.

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