Anti-Burkini Law Would be ‘Unconstitutional’ by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 French minister says any move to legislate ban on conservative swimwear could cause ‘irreparable harm.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
E.U. Nations Must Not Refuse Muslim Migrants: Merkel by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 German chancellor says every nation must do its part and a common solution must be found. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Egypt Seeks Tougher Penalties for Female Circumcision by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Government seeks lengthier jail terms for those who perform banned practice of genital mutilation. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
On the Frontlines by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Pakistanis among the injured in rebel-launched airstrikes on Saudi city near border with Yemen. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkish Shelling, Raids Hit Syrian Civilians by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 At least 40 civilians killed in strikes on border villages, with state media claiming 25 Kurd ‘terrorists’ also dead. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Philippine Extremists Stage Mass Jailbreak by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Eight supporters of Islamic State, 15 other detainees escape in latest in series of mass breakouts. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump’s Border Wall ‘Unrealistic and Useless’ by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Experts say international agreements, high cost and basic sense all stand as barriers to controversial plan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
British P.M. to Trigger Brexit ‘Without Parliament Vote’ by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Report claims Theresa May committed to delivering on public’s vote to dissociate from the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Temporary Reprieve by AFP August 29, 2016 by AFP August 29, 2016 Residents of Syria’s besieged Daraya find joy, comfort in basic needs despite having to evacuate homes. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Separatist Leader Arrested in Indian-administered Kashmir by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Death toll after 50 days of regional lockdown hits 68. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
French Resorts Defiant as Top Court Suspends Burkini Ban by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 State Council rules bans on conservative swimwear in 30 coastal towns are ‘illegal violation’ of fundamental freedoms. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bangladesh Police Claim Café Attack Mastermind Dead by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Officer says suspect was shot dead along with two others during raid on militant hideout. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Ghost Migrants Eke Out Life on the Margins by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Stragglers at Greek-Macedonia border continue to seek ways to reach Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
No Arab Spring in Zimbabwe, Mugabe Warns Protesters by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 The 92-year-old African president accuses foreign powers of stoking unrest as police crack down on demonstrators. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S., Russia ‘Clear’ on Path to Syria Ceasefire: Kerry by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Secretary of State claims some technical details need to be finalized before new truce can be implemented. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Apple Issues Update Over Cyber Weapon Vulnerability by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Software update hopes to combat spyware and cyber attacks similar to ones used to target an Emirate dissident. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Canadian Twins Plead Guilty to Terrorism by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Would-be Islamic State fighters sentenced to 17 and 7 years imprisonment according to prosecutors. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Women-Led Mosque Holds First Friday Prayers by AFP August 27, 2016 by AFP August 27, 2016 Critics of Scandinavian mosque say men should be allowed to attend prayers alongside women. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
No End in Sight to Kashmir’s Misery by AFP August 26, 2016 by AFP August 26, 2016 New Delhi deploys thousands in reinforcements to restive region, signaling ‘brutal suppression’ of protesters. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Kurd Advance in Syria Angers Turkey by AFP August 26, 2016 by AFP August 26, 2016 Ankara’s alliance with Washington under threat as Turkey hits Kurdish militias and I.S. fighters alike. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail