Danny Masterson's publicist says a woman cannot be raped by her boyfriend
Masterson is accused of having sexually assaulted four women, including two former girlfriends who allege they were drugged and abused while in a relationship with him.
Zimbabwe's new president remains under sanctions as Mugabe 'granted immunity and retirement package'
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who will be sworn in on Friday, was accused of leading a violent crackdown on opponents in the 2008 presidential election.
Pope Francis told not to use the word 'Rohingya' during Myanmar visit
Rohingya Muslims live in segregated conditions in the Buddhist-majority Myanmar, where they are regarded as stateless people and unwelcome migrants from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh and Myanmar sign deal to return Rohingya Muslims
Rohingya live in segregated conditions in the Buddhist-majority Myanmar, where they are regarded as stateless people and unwelcome migrants from Bangladesh.
Papua New Guinea police storm Manus Island detention centre and order asylum seekers to leave
Police urged asylum seekers to leave as their stay in the closed down centre, in an area used by the Papua New Guinea navy, was illegal.
Ratko Mladić guilty verdict is welcome, but Bosnia is still 'full of butchers' like him
Mladić, "know as the Butcher of Bosnia" was found guilty of 10 out of 11 counts of crimes against humanity and genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
'The Muslims were bait and cannon fodder:' Bosnian war criminal Ratko Mladić in quotes
Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić was found guilty of crimes against humanity and genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
Boko Haram and Shabaab will become deadlier as the Isis caliphate crumbles
As Isis continues to lose territories, many fighters are returning home, but many more are regrouping somewhere else or are joining other terrorist cells around the world.
UK Environment department uses 500,000 disposable cups a year in 'colossal amount of waste'
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) accused of wastage after it emerged that it has purchased more than 2.5 million disposable cups in the past five years.
Jihadis returning to UK must be punished says British anti-Isis fighter who saw 'barbarity' in Syria
Macer Gifford left the UK to join anti-Isis fight in Syria in 2014. He spent three years fighting with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) YPG group.
Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe
Resignation comes as tensions mount in the country following Mugabe firing former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa earlier in November.
Taliban hostages re-enacted Charles I's beheading to make son less afraid of possible execution
American-Canadian family was released in October, following joint operations by US and Pakistan officials.
Nigeria mosque suicide bombing leaves 50 dead
Attack occurred in Adamawa which along with Borno and Yobe states is under state of emergency due to violent insurgency.
Zimbabwe's sacked vice-president urges Mugabe to resign as impeachment looms
Emmerson Mnangagwa says in a statement on Tuesday, 21 November, that he is not in Zimbabwe and that he would not return until he is "satisfied of my personal security."
Italian priest compares abortion to brutal Sicilian mafia killings
The issue of abortion is divisive in Italy, where the practice is legal, but doctors can refuse to perform it on religious grounds.
Vera Songwe: Child marriage and genital mutilation still hinder African women's empowerment
Africa recognising importance of promoting women's rights and empowerment, but more has to be done, Vera Songwe tells IBTimes UK.
Witch-hunting in Papua New Guinea: Six-year-old girl tortured with knives as mother 'was a witch'
Girl thought to be daughter of Kepari Leniata, who was burned alive after being accused of sorcery. Murder stirred international outrage, shedding light on the extent of the issue.
Slavery in Libya: Top traders to be hunted down
Libya is one of the main transit routes for migrants trying to reach Europe, but thousands remain trapped in the violence-ridden country amid fears they are being tortured and sold off as slaves.
Fears grow for lost Agentina submarine San Juan as search hampered by South Atlantic storms
Submarine was returning from a routine mission to Ushuaia near the southernmost tip of South America to its base at Mar del Plata, around 400km south of Buenos Aires.
Robert Mugabe attends graduation ceremony in first public appearance since army takeover
First public appearance comes one day after the 93-year old leader was pictured shaking hands with army commander Constantino Chiwenga, the general who ordered his arrest.
Who was Toto 'Beast' Riina? Italy's top mafia boss dies at 87 while serving 26 life sentences
Riina waged a bloody war against the state that tried to bring down the Sicilian mafia syndicate Cosa Nostra.
Zimbabwe's future uncertain as talks to give deposed Mugabe 'dignified exit' continue
Military says it is continuing talks with Mugabe for his departure after it temporarily took over to pursue criminals around the president.
Emmerson Mnangagwa: Should Zimbabwe celebrate if 'The Crocodile' replaces Mugabe?
Labour's Kate Hoey asked Boris Johnson whether he would support presidency of Mnangagwa, who she said is "probably the one person in Zimbabwe who inspires even greater terror".
Exile or ICC trial – what next for ousted Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe?
Fate of Mugabe family unclear as reports suggest sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is very close to military figures, is back in the country.
Zimbabwe war veterans praise 'bloodless correction of power' as military oust Robert Mugabe
Tensions are mounting in the country after President Robert Mugabe sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, prompting condemnation by the country's military chief.
Zimbabwe coup feared as tanks seen outside Harare after top general threatens Mugabe
Tanks deployed to capital Harare as tensions mount in the country after president Robert Mugabe sacked vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Italy deports Isis-linked woman 'ready to blow herself up in Milan'
The woman, identified as 22-year-old Fatma Ashraf Shawky Famhy, allegedly plotted to carry out an attack in Italy after she was unable to travel to Syria and join militants.
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.
From flying royals to carrying uncut diamonds and falcons: Life as a private jet pilot
"A typical day may start with breakfast at home in Dubai, then lunch over Greece and dinner in London."
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.
