Antonio Guterres: The UN’s utopian, guardian and cosmopolitan
World
May 30, 2019
Antonio Guterres: The UN’s utopian, guardian and cosmopolitan
“It is remarkable,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in early May, “that they decided not to give up in…
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
The ongoing political deadlock in Afghanistan is rooted in the vagueness of Article 61 of the country’s constitution, referring to…
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam
The most recent rain storms started on Thursday and have hit large areas of Afghanistan, including the capital, Kabul. Floods…
Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death
An Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced three French citizens to death. The three were found guilty of joining the “Islamic…
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv to protest against a looming coalition agreement to grant Prime…
‘Death penalties are the norm in Saudi Arabia’
Middle East
May 24, 2019
‘Death penalties are the norm in Saudi Arabia’
Middle East Eye, an online platform devoted to news from the region, has reported on Saudi plans to imminently execute three…
EU leaders react to Theresa May’s resignation
World
May 24, 2019
EU leaders react to Theresa May’s resignation
Reactions from Europe started flowing in shortly after Theresa May announced she will step down as British prime minister on June 7. May’s…
Elmed interconnector aims to bring solar power from the Sahara to Europe
World
May 24, 2019
Elmed interconnector aims to bring solar power from the Sahara to Europe
It’s been a long-held European dream to shore up its supply of renewable energy with solar power from sun-rich North Africa. Now,…
Tunisia releases UN arms expert detained for spying
Middle East
May 23, 2019
Tunisia releases UN arms expert detained for spying
A Tunisian court on Tuesday released UN diplomat Moncef Kartas. Despite Kartas’ release, his lawyers said the case against him…
As extinctions loom, biodiversity warnings fail to resonate with governments, media
World
May 22, 2019
As extinctions loom, biodiversity warnings fail to resonate with governments, media
The day scientists warned one million species face extinction and nothing short of “transformative” action will stop ecosystem damage wrecking our way…