Turkey: President Erdogan mocks men who wore miniskirts to support women's rights
Men wear miniskirts in protest after murder of Ozgecan Aslan, killed after rape attempt.
In focus: Thousands of animals still captured and tortured in name of entertainment
World Animal Protection believes a responsible tourism can end suffering of thousands of animals
Zimbabwe's President Mugabe reveals secret to his longevity: 'Don't eat until your tummy is full'
Mugabe turned 91 on 21 February and he is Africa's oldest president
Brazil: Policeman Ricardo Mendes performs exorcism on drunk man before arresting him
Video of policeman performing 'Pentecostal style' exorcism on drunk man in Brazil goes viral
Nigeria Boko Haram: Army announces war on terrorists 'almost over'
Announcement comes days after dozens were killed in bomb attacks in Yobe and Kano states.
South Korea decriminalises adultery
The country implemented a law in 1953 punishing adulterers with up to two years in jail.
2014 a 'catastrophic year for millions' Amnesty warns in latest human rights report
In its latest report Amnesty says international community failed to protect millions of civilians
Afghanistan: UN reveals 40% of detainees tortured
UN latest report shows number of detainees tortured decreased by 14% but said more has to be done.
Al-Shabaab's call to attack 'American and Jewish-owned shopping centres' is as serious as Isis
Experts warn that attacks might occur following video released by terror group.
Boko Haram: Nigerian woman awarded Japan peace prize for anti-terror activism
Pastor Esther Ibanga awarded £110,000 for campaign against Boko Haram's attacks and abductions.
US names Randy Berry as first-ever LGBT rights envoy
Randy Berry is currently the US Consul General in the Netherlands.
Disney Princesses as Acid Attack Survivors: Artist Alexsandro Palombo launches new campaign to fight 'immense inhumanity'
Hundreds of women around the world are victims of acid attacks every year.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Seven-year-old girl kills 7 in suicide attack at Potiskum market
Suspicion likely to fall on Boko Haram, which carries out attacks in Yobe and other northern states.
Thailand: University students jailed for insulting monarchy in satirical play
Thailand's lese-majeste law bans people from insulting and offending the monarchy
Saudi Arabia's 'religious police' arrest men for dancing at birthday party
Saudi Arabian clerics consider birthdays and western music sinful.
World Day of Social Justice 2015: Ordinary people must do their part to tackle poverty
ONE, which works to end extreme poverty, says millions of people can help make positive changes.
Saman Naseem execution: Iran breaches international law by hanging Kurdish juvenile offender
Iran has ratified treaties that oblige the country to refrain from the death penalty for individuals under the age of 18.
In focus: Eradicate extreme inequality to tackle poverty worldwide, Oxfam says
Oxfam warns gap between reach and poor is widening worldwide due to policy choices
Philippines: Three foreigners shot at McDonald's in Talisay City, one dead
Shooting occurred following argument between unidentified Filipino men and two foreigners.
Saman Naseem death sentence: Fears growing that Iran has hanged Kurdish prisoner
Naseem sentenced to death after being charged with 'enmity against God' and 'corruption on earth'.
Kidney disease epidemic: Thousands of sugar cane workers will die 'if work conditions not improved'
Studies show link between inhumane conditions of sugar cane workers and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kenya: Catholic Church claims UN-sponsored tetanus vaccines 'cause mass-sterilisation'
WHO, Unicef and the Kenyan government keep denying claims put forward by Catholic Bishops
Iran halts hanging of Kurdish juvenile offender Saman Naseem but 'international pressure must continue'
Naseem was arrested and charged with 'enmity against God' and 'corruption on earth' when he was 17.
Indian workers awarded £9m after US company subjected them to 'inhumane conditions'
The men were recruited by Signal International to repair marine facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
UN must stop Bangladesh tribunal's execution of opposition leaders and try perpetrators of 1971 genocide
Human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson warns Bangladesh's ICT ignores international standards.
CIA torture report: European Court of Human Rights confirms Poland hosted 'secret jail'
European court ruling obliges Poland to hold accountable officials who allowed the prison to operate
India's PM Modi auctions signature suit to help clean Ganges
Modi wore the suit during a meeting with US President Barack Obama in January.
Indian tycoon charged with murder after ramming SUV into guard for opening gate too slowly
Tobacco tycoon Muhammad Nisham rammed car into guard and then beat him with iron rod.
Iran to hang juvenile offender Saman Naseem for 'enmity against God'
Naseem arrested after a gun battle between Revolutionary Guards and Kurdish militant organisation.
Myanmar: Tensions grow as government revokes ID cards for Rohingya Muslim minority
The white cards entitle the Rohingya to vote and access education and health services.
