Islamic State: What next for jihadi ‘Beatles?’
Middle East
February 10, 2018
Islamic State: What next for jihadi ‘Beatles?’
Victims’ families on Friday called for two suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) gang dubbed “The Beatles” to face…
US government shuts down for second time this year after spending bill vote is held up
World
February 9, 2018
US government shuts down for second time this year after spending bill vote is held up
The US government has shut down once again after the Senate failed to pass a stop-gap spending measure. The Senate…
Syrian Kurdish forces capture two British ‘IS’ militants: US officials
Middle East
February 9, 2018
Syrian Kurdish forces capture two British ‘IS’ militants: US officials
The militants are infamous for their role in the torture and killing of Western hostages. The two were part of…
Turkey’s Erdogan criticizes EU leaders for lack of support, especially against terror
Middle East
February 8, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan criticizes EU leaders for lack of support, especially against terror
Turkish President Erdogan has insisted in an interview that Turkey should still join the EU. The comments came despite mounting…
Half of Iran wants to drop headscarf laws: government report
Middle East
February 8, 2018
Half of Iran wants to drop headscarf laws: government report
President Rouhani released a study showing how drastically public attitude towards mandatory Islamic dress has changed in the past decade.…
France: ‘All indications’ Syrian regime is using chorine gas
Middle East
February 7, 2018
France: ‘All indications’ Syrian regime is using chorine gas
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told local broadcaster BFM TV on Wednesday that “all indications show us today that…
Iraq targets ‘Islamic State’ remnants amid emerging threat
Middle East
February 7, 2018
Iraq targets ‘Islamic State’ remnants amid emerging threat
The Iraqi Armed Forces on Wednesday announced a major operation aimed at uprooting the “Islamic State” (IS) militant group from…
Justin Trudeau criticized after telling woman to say ‘peoplekind’ rather than ‘mankind’
World
February 7, 2018
Justin Trudeau criticized after telling woman to say ‘peoplekind’ rather than ‘mankind’
Justin Trudeau has told a woman at a university event in Edmonton to say “peoplekind” rather than “mankind.” Conservative commentators…
Amsterdam court to rule on whether Brits retain EU citizenship
World
February 7, 2018
Amsterdam court to rule on whether Brits retain EU citizenship
What exactly defines EU citizenship after Brexit is about to be decided by an Amsterdam court. Five British plaintiffs who…
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
Middle East
February 7, 2018
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), female genital mutilation – also referred to as female genital cutting and female circumcision – includes…