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IBTimes UK looks back at 2014's Hong Kong Umbrella Movement pro-democracy protests in 40 powerful photos.

Hundreds of Islamist fighters storm government buildings in northern city.

Local councillors said the practice is "revolting" and "reminds you of the darkest times"

Mobs on Kenyan coast repeatedly attacked people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity

Criminal investigation launched following emissions data rigging scandal at Volkswagen.

Iran promises to take international legal action against Saudi Arabia over the deadly Hajj stampede.

Conscientious objection 'must enter every judicial structure' says pontiff on plane back from US visit.

Russian deputy foreign minister says US, Saudi, Iran, Turkey and Egypt will discuss Syria conflict solution.

Zuckerberg says internet access will help the UN track refugees and offer them better support.

His plan backfired in spectacular fashion and his car and a petrol pump were set ablaze.

SoftBank draws the line at users having sex with its humanoid robot Pepper.

Spokesperson says meeting not on official schedule and president committed to helping displaced people.

Britain's bestselling authors have donated their work to be sold for funds for Oxfam's Syria Appeal.

Centre-right MEP Nadine Morano said France should preserve its Judeo-Christian majority

World diplomacy takes central stage in New York as global leaders take part in United Nations general debate.

He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.

Russian President mocks US strategy and says backing Assad is the only viable option to solve crisis.

Prime minister will make the commitment when he visits the UN headquarters in New York.

Hassan Rohani and Vladimir Putin lobby for Bashar al-Assad.

Unconfirmed reports suggest Afghan intelligence officials were among blast victims in Paktika province.

He reminds Malay Muslims that dressing up like Arabs did not make them more religious.

Pontiff wraps up visit to Cuba and US with Philadelphia mass.

Carson says if a Muslim is unwilling to do so, he would not support the person.

Separatists win in Catalonia's parliament sets the region on collision course over independence.

Boehner says he expects the House to pass the Senate's funding measure with Democrats' support.

Warsaw summons Russian ambassador after comments made during TV interview.

President Francois Hollande tells United Nations, President Assad cannot be part of Syria peace deal.

Alexander Brett had been missing since last Sunday and his death is not being treated as suspicious, according to police.

Saudi Arabia government websites are taken offline by hacktivist group in #OpNimr.