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Uzbekistan

Uzbek President Islam Karimov in hospital

Uzbekistan’s president Islam Karimov has been taken to hospital, prompting rumours that he is seriously ill.

Malaysia

Malaysian protesters call for PM's arrest

Students and anti-corruption activists in Malaysia have taken to the streets of the capital Kuala Lumpur calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Tunisia

Tunisia's parliament approves new national unity government

Tunisia’s new national unity government has won a confidence vote as the country’s prime minister warned parliament of an austerity risk.

USA

What does Donald Trump’s body language say about him?

Whether or not you agree with his politics, you can’t argue that Donald Trump draws in crowds.

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China

Hong Kong rally against ban on pro-independence election candidates

About a thousand protesters rallied through Hong Kong on Sunday (August 21) against a ban on six pro-independence candidates from running in upcoming elections.

World News

Tunisia's next prime minister names new cabinet

Tunisia’s prime minister designate has named his new government, appointing an inclusive team with an eye to implementing economic reforms.

Greece

Asylum hearings for Turkish soldiers in Greece

Asylum hearings have begun in Greece for a group of eight Turkish soldiers who fled there from Turkey after last month's failed coup.

USA

Trumps claims Obama "lied" about cash for Iran's US prisoners

The US State Department has admitted for the first time that a 400 million dollar cash payment made to Iran ordered by a tribunal was withheld until four US prisoners were…

France

Beach bans on the burkini in France sparks widespread debate

You might think at first sight that the bikini does not respect correctness and morality as stated in a bylaw in the popular Mediterranean resort of Cannes.

Sweden

Sweden: Minister quits over drink driving

Sweden’s youngest-ever cabinet minister, Aida Hadzialic, has resigned after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition signature drive 'probably' set for October

Venezuela’s National Election Council (CNE) says the country’s opposition will “probably” be able to continue its progress towards a mid-term recall referendum in late…

World News

Juncker leaves door open for EU membership discussions with Turkey

The European Commission appears to be leaving the door open to EU membership talks with Turkey.

Venezuela

Venezuela appoints drug-tainted general as interior minister

President Nicolas Maduro has made General Nestor Reverol Venezuela's interior minister despite his being accused in the US of abetting cocaine smuggling.

World News

Olympic Games tainted by political activity

The Olympic charter states: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.

Venezuela

Venezuela steps closer to voting on ousting Maduro from power

Venezuela's National Election Council says the opposition has collected enough signatures to pave the way for a referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.

World News

The difference between Shi’a and Sunni explained

With Arab world conflicts so often making headlines, the terms Shia and Sunni – the two main branches of Islam – are now familiar to many non-Muslims following world news, even if the characteristics

Tunisia

Tunisia: MPs vote to oust PM Habib Essid

MPs in Tunisia vote overwhelmingly to dismiss Prime Minister Habib Essid amid discontent over delayed reforms.

Poland

'Cruelty did not end at Auschwitz' - Pope Francis reflects on the past and present

On the third day of his trip to Poland, Pope Francis chose to honour the 1.

Sport

Olympics: planned economies and the need to succeed

Venezuela

Anti-Maduro protesters in Venezuela march to demand referendum

Thousands of opposition protesters in Venezuela have marched to demand a referendum which would oust President Nicolas Maduro from power.