CIA torture report: Prisoners forced to wear nappies 'to cause humiliation'
CIA torture report says nappies forced on detainees to humiliate and induce sense of helplessness.
Al-Shabaab: Five wives of Somali militants murdered in revenge attack
The executions avenge the beheadings of two women carried out by the militants earlier this week.
China awards Fidel Castro own version of Nobel Peace Prize
Confucius Peace Prize established in China in 2010 to promote peace from an 'eastern perspective'.
Malala Yousafzai: Nobel Prize ceremony interrupted as Mexican protester storms stage
The man's motive is unknown but some believe is related to Mexico's 43 missing students.
Nigeria: Seven killed as female suicide bombers strike at Kano market
BREAKING: Boko Haram terrorists suspected of being behind latest deadly attack.
Israel's punitive demolition of Palestinian terrorist houses 'decreases suicide attacks'
Study says punitive demolition between 2000 and 2005 led to fewer suicide attacks.
North Korea sends £2,000 bill to former US prisoner Merrill Newman for his detention
Newman, a former Silicon valley executive, was arrested in North Korea in 2013 on espionage charges.
Pakistan: Family axed to death in honour killing attack over 'marriage of 28 years'
Survivor tells police victims were killed by mother's family who opposed marriage.
India decriminalises suicide attempts and repeals 'inhuman' law
Country votes to repeal law punishing people who try to commit suicide.
Human Rights Day 2014: Gay Ugandans 'need a global response, not sanctions'
Gay activist Frank Mugisha warns of dangers of anti-gay bill expected to pass before Christmas.
Human Rights Day 2014: Only holistic approach can eradicate poverty, says FXBVillage founder
NGO founder says causes of poverty must be tackled at the same time to achieve long-lasting results.
Nobel Prize winners Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi urge world 'not to forget children'
Nobel Peace Prize winners attend press conference on eve of award ceremony.
China's skyrocketing demand for ivory will make elephants extinct 'within one generation'
NGOs warn ivory trade is out of control and will lead elephants to extinction.
Saudi Arabia: 1,500 lashes and 15 years in prison for parents who tortured son to death
Medical report says child died in 2012 after being tortured.
Germany: 'Immigrants to speak German at home' proposed law sparks outcry
Draft law put forward by Christian Social Union party, an ally of Angela Merkel's government
Germany: Thousands join anti-Islam protest against European spread of Isis and al-Qaeda
Several anti-Islam protests have been held across the country since October.
Maryland plane crash: Three dead as aircraft hits Gaithersburg home
Plane crashed into a house as it was landing at nearby airport.
Maryland: Plane crashes into Gaithersburg house causing a blaze
BREAKING: Plane crashes into a house, not clear yet whether incident caused any victims.
Turkey: Ottoman language classes compulsory whether 'people want it or not', says Erdogan
Critics argue language classes are part of government's attempt to reshape history.
Priya's Shakti: India launches new comic book with rape survivor heroine
The comic book aims to shed light on issue of sexual violence in the country.
Israel: Prominent writers join 800 Israelis in urging Belgium to recognise Palestine
Letter came as Belgium announced and then denied agreement on Palestinian statehood.
China sentences to death eight Uighur Muslims for deadly bombings in Xinjiang
The men were accused of being involved in two attacks that killed at least 46 people.
Uganda: Maid caught on camera abusing infant found guilty of inflicting torture
Jolly Tumuhiirwe pleaded guilty to torture charges and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Five countries host 98% of Syrian refugees as rich nations fail millions, Amnesty warns
Amnesty urges international community to do more to help displaced Syrians.
Uganda anti-gay bill: Thousands of gays will be 'homeless and jobless', activist Frank Mugisha warns
Prominent gay rights activist warns on dangers of new anti-gay bill expected to pass in December.
Uganda Gay Rights: Anti-gay bill will be 'a Christmas present for Ugandans'
New bill proposes seven years' imprisonment for gays and recommends persecution of LGBT rights supporters.
India: '60 people blinded' after NGO cataract operation with 'unsterilised instruments'
Patients file complaint against NGO but doctors say it may take time to understand real damages
Pakistan: Ten children infected with HIV after tainted blood transfusions
Case highlights poor implementation of laws on blood screening in Pakistan.
Philippines: Thousands flee homes as super typhoon Hagupit nears
Government may declare state of calamity as typhoon expected to hit at weekend.
Eric Garner death: Thousands protest on second night since Daniel Pantaleo's acquittal
Protesters keep voicing dissent over grand jury's verdict on Eric Garner's death.
