Belgium moves to expel mosque imam over security fears
Middle East
October 4, 2017
Belgium moves to expel mosque imam over security fears
Belgium has moved to expel an Egyptian preacher at the country’s biggest mosque because he posed a “national security” threat,…
Egypt punishes train-disaster ‘selfie medics’
Egypt
August 13, 2017
Egypt punishes train-disaster ‘selfie medics’
Egypt’s health ministry has punished six medics who took selfies in front of a deadly train wreck by transferring them…
Iraq PM fetes ‘victory’ in Mosul, but battle continues
Middle East
July 5, 2017
Iraq PM fetes ‘victory’ in Mosul, but battle continues
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi congratulated the Iraqi people and security forces on winning a “major victory” over jihadists in Mosul,…
Lionel Messi commits to Barcelona until 2021
World
July 5, 2017
Lionel Messi commits to Barcelona until 2021
Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona until 2021 in a deal that all but commits the star striker…
Qatar rivals look to next move in Cairo talks
Features/Interviews
July 5, 2017
Qatar rivals look to next move in Cairo talks
Arab states that have cut ties with Qatar meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss their next move in the…
Catalonia to declare immediate independence if ‘yes’ wins referendum
World
July 4, 2017
Catalonia to declare immediate independence if ‘yes’ wins referendum
Catalonia will declare independence “immediately” if a majority of the Spanish region’s voters opt for independence in a Scotland-style referendum…
US-backed forces breach Syrian IS stronghold Raqqa
Middle East
July 4, 2017
US-backed forces breach Syrian IS stronghold Raqqa
US-backed forces in Syria have entered the most heavily fortified area of Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic…
In a Norwegian Wood, a 22nd century library grows
Books
June 30, 2017
In a Norwegian Wood, a 22nd century library grows
Some will never know if their books were appreciated by readers, many of whom aren’t born yet. Every year for…
India’s Modi condemns killings in name of cow worship
World
June 29, 2017
India’s Modi condemns killings in name of cow worship
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned murder in the name of protecting cows, which are worshipped by the…
Lebanon dam planned over fault line stirs controversy
Environment
June 29, 2017
Lebanon dam planned over fault line stirs controversy
Lebanon’s government says a dam planned for a valley near Beirut is vital to tackle chronic water shortages, but the…