Egypt to put on trial 292 islamists over high-profile assassination plots - including the president
A group affiliated to the Islamic State has been conducting attacks in the Sinai peninsula since 2013.
Sisters Uncut block bridges across the UK to protest cuts to domestic violence services
Activists demand more funding for specialist services before Wednesday's budget Autumn Statement
Ohio man charged for tweet pledging to assassinate Donald Trump
He faces five years in prison if convicted of making threats against the life of the president-elect.
City University students vote to ban the Sun, Daily Mail and Express from campus
The motion states the media 'has a duty not to stir up racial tensions and hatred just to sell papers'.
Turkish officers sought asylum in Nato countries after failed coup amid growing EU-Turkey tensions
While EU ministers warned Turkey to respect human rights, the UK softened its stance after the Brexit vote.
New photos show uncontacted Amazon tribe resisting modern threat to their existence
The images were captured as part of an investigation into 5,000 miners illegally operating in the tribe's territory.
Third shipwreck in three days pushes Mediterranean death toll to over 4,600 this year
Figures for the first half of November saw five times as many deaths as the whole month in 2015.
US senators challenge China with strong pro-Hong Kong autonomy stance
A new bill would introduce sanctions against officials involved in human rights violations in Hong Kong.
China's most wanted fugitive Yang Xiuzhu ends her 13-year run to face justice
The woman was flown in from the US after American and Chinese officials worked together on her return.
Swedish trade union faces backlash for setting up 'sexist' mansplaining hotline
Initiative was met with scepticism on social media, with many union members pledging to cancel membership.
Poland to exhume late president's body in 2010 Smolensk plane-crash assassination probe
Investigation aims to establish whether the crash in Russia was an accident or an assassination attempt.
Trudeau's Canadian government wants to repeal a discriminatory anal sex law
The law sets the age of consent for anal intercourse at 18 years, exempting heterosexual married couples.
Public outcry did not prevent China from executing farmer in symbolic 'abuse of power'
The case has sparked a rare discussion on the rule of law, corruption and the death penalty in the country.
Heavy airstrikes hit eastern Aleppo for the first time in weeks
Aleppo residents say there had not been this kind of bombing in at least 15 days.
What Donald Trump has in common with the leaders of other G20 nations
The new President-elect is wealthier than most, but he is not alone in his billionaire status.
Turkey warns citizens to 'be cautious' when travelling to US amid racism spike following Donald Trump's victory
The travel warning mentions the large-scale protests and the surge in racist attacks as risks.
UN reveals Islamic State hanged 40 people in Mosul and used chemical weapons
UN urged Iraqi government to restore rule of law as soon as possible to prevent revenge attacks.
New Yorkers build 'wall of hope' in response to Donald Trump victory
Notes with supportive messages have been plastered across the walls of various subway stations.
The UN warns food supplies are running out in Aleppo ahead of a 'killer' winter
The besieged eastern city of Aleppo last received humanitarian supplies at the beginning of July.
Women in the UK are working for free from 10 November until the end of the year
Women's financial equality is not only beneficial to economy, it is also linked to tackling domestic abuse.
Hillary Clinton urges supporters to 'give Trump a chance' in concession speech
Trump is expected to meet Obama on 10 November to discuss the presidential transition.
Meet the Trumps: America's most unusual first family
America's new first family will be one of the largest and wealthiest the White House has hosted in 200 years.
India to withdraw Rs500 and Rs1000 banknotes overnight in fight against black money
The surprise move aims at reducing corruption and counterfeit currency.
Animals are getting political as they pick Clinton or Trump to win US election
In the Chinese year of the monkey, a prophetic primate recently made headlines when it indicated a Trump victory.
Legal profession in Hong Kong rallies in new pro-democracy silent march against China
China's top legislative panel said two pro-independence lawmakers should be barred from office.
Following Icelandic example, women in France walked out of their jobs at 4.34pm
The protest is meant to bring the issue of gender pay gap to the top of the political agenda.
The horror continues in Syria as parachute bombs target rebel-held areas of Aleppo and Damascus
Parachute bombs take longer to hit the target, allowing aircraft to avoid fire.
In the earthquake-hit town of Norcia, people are left with nothing but themselves
More than a week after the strong earthquakes, tremors can be still felt every few minutes.
Hong Kong braced for new pro-democracy protests against China
Lawmaker Dennis Kwok is organising a silent march, echoing the one in 2014 that led to huge pro-democracy rallies.
The clock is ticking for Aleppo as civilians and fighters defy Russian ultimatum
The people of eastern Aleppo don't trust government forces and have so far rejected offers to leave their homes.
