Israel approves building plans for 31 settler homes in West Bank’s Hebron
Middle East
October 17, 2017
Israel approves building plans for 31 settler homes in West Bank’s Hebron
Israel on Monday approved building plans for 31 settler homes in Hebron in the West Bank, a spokeswoman said, a…
At least 33 people died in police crackdown in Nairobi -rights groups
World
October 16, 2017
At least 33 people died in police crackdown in Nairobi -rights groups
At least 33 people died in the Kenyan capital Nairobi during a police crackdown on opposition supporters after elections in…
Jakarta governor sworn in amid calls from hardliners for ‘Islamic lifestyle’
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Jakarta governor sworn in amid calls from hardliners for ‘Islamic lifestyle’
Indonesian President Joko Widodo swore in a former education minister as Jakarta’s governor on Monday, months after an election that…
German ambassador warns that internet controls could harm companies, isolate China
Technology
October 16, 2017
German ambassador warns that internet controls could harm companies, isolate China
China’s internet restrictions have struck a “new blow” against foreign companies working there, Germany’s ambassador said on Monday, warning that…
Newsmaker: Malaysian teacher seen as new ’emir’ of pro-Islamic State militants
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Newsmaker: Malaysian teacher seen as new ’emir’ of pro-Islamic State militants
The battlefield deaths of two leaders of an Islamic State alliance in the southern Philippines could thrust a Malaysian who trained…
Pakistan deports Turkish school network’s former director and family
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Pakistan deports Turkish school network’s former director and family
Pakistan has deported a former director of a chain of private Turkish schools along with his family, former school officials…
Cairo named riskiest megacity for women, worse since Arab spring
Egypt
October 16, 2017
Cairo named riskiest megacity for women, worse since Arab spring
Cairo was named on Monday as the most dangerous megacity for women by an international poll with women’s rights experts…
EU foreign policy chief expects strong EU backing for Iran deal
Middle East
October 16, 2017
EU foreign policy chief expects strong EU backing for Iran deal
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday she expected strong backing from EU foreign ministers for the…
Iraq says captures positions south of Kirkuk including airbase
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Iraq says captures positions south of Kirkuk including airbase
Iraqi forces captured several positions south of Kirkuk from Kurdish fighters on Monday in their bid to regain control of…
Britain’s Johnson says as May heads to Brussels: time to begin serious Brexit talks
World
October 16, 2017
Britain’s Johnson says as May heads to Brussels: time to begin serious Brexit talks
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said it was time to begin “serious negotiations” on Brexit, hours before Prime Minister Theresa…