Business Series MENA markets and businesses eye opportunities from Iran nuclear deal A new dawn or an historic mistake, whatever your viewpoint on the deal between Iran and the major powers, it has brought to an end to an era of 21/07/2015
Turkey Suruç attack: Turkey to tighten security along border with Syria The political consequences of Monday’s suicide bomb attack in the Turkish city of Suruç are beginning to make themselves felt. For the most part the 21/07/2015
Burundi Burundi: at least two reported dead in presidential election violence At least two people have died in clashes overnight, linked to the presidential election in Burundi. A police officer and a civilian were killed 21/07/2015
Burundi Burundi: President seeks third term in highly charged vote President Nkuranzizi seeks five more years in controversial vote despite county facing its worst crisis 21/07/2015
France French farmers block cities in price protest French livestock farmers caused travel chaos on Monday in the north west of the country using their tractors to block roads. The action was the 21/07/2015
Canada Dating site AshleyMadison is victim of cyber attack The Canadian dating website AshleyMadison has been attacked by hackers who have threatened to leak the details of around 37 million customers. 21/07/2015
Israel Forensic scientists reveal ancient text on charred biblical scroll Israeli archaeologists have discovered writing on a charred 1,500-year-old piece of parchment, using advanced digital imaging technology. The 21/07/2015
World News EU ministers postpone decision on migrant allocation EU interior ministers have failed to agree on how to redistribute 40,000 migrants who have arrived in Italy and Greece. Instead they’ve decided to 21/07/2015
USA History marches on but major barriers remain between US and Cuba US Secretary of State John Kerry tells Cuba that there is no intention to alter agreements over leasing of Guantanamo Naval base. 21/07/2015
USA Struggling Cuban economy needs more than symbolic diplomatic gestures from the US The inauguration of a Cuban embassy in Washington drew rival protesters with chant's of "Viva Cuba" competing with "Free Cuba" as experts said much more needs to be done to enact lasting change. 21/07/2015
Sport European champs Barca hit the road in California NBA star Kobe Bryant linked up with the Barcelona football team this week during the Catalan’s summer Tour of the States. The LA Lakers shooting 21/07/2015