Common ground on Syria: What France, Germany, Turkey & Russia agreed in Istanbul
October 29, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Despite years of disagreements on Syria, the leaders of Turkey, France, Germany, and Russia worked out a common vision for the steps to reconciliation in the war-torn country when they met in Istanbul. Here’s a summary of it. Read More »
Muggle studies? Indian university offers Harry Potter-themed LAW COURSE
October 28, 2018 at 10:46 PM
A law school in India has chosen a literally magical way of teaching its students, offering an exclusive comparative law course based on JK Rowling’s world-acclaimed Harry Potter series. Read More »
Evidence indicates Khashoggi killing was premeditated – Saudi attorney general
October 27, 2018 at 09:49 AM
Saudi Arabian prosecutors have said evidence supplied by Turkey indicates that the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was premeditated, suggesting a change from Riyadh’s earlier claim that his death had been accidental. Read More »
‘David fighting Goliath’: Image of shirtless Gaza protester goes viral online
October 26, 2018 at 02:44 PM
A striking image of a shirtless Palestinian protester has gone viral, drawing comparisons with the iconic French Revolution Painting ‘Liberty Leading the People’ and being described as a “David fighting Goliath” moment. Read More »
Hurricane swallows Hawaii island whole
October 26, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Hurricane Walaka, which battered the remote French Frigate Shoals early October, has devoured one of the atoll's islets, satellite images have revealed. It has been a nesting place for the Hawaiian sea turtle and the monk seal. Read More »
Saudi King, Crown Prince Meet Khashoggi Family - Reports
October 26, 2018 at 10:54 AM
The king and crown the prince offered their condolences to relatives of the late Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist who reportedly was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Read More »
Half of Yemeni population survives on foreign aid – UN
October 25, 2018 at 02:42 PM
The famine threatening war-torn Yemen is even worse than previous estimates which already called it the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The UN now estimates 14 million people are at risk. Read More »
World’s ‘oldest intact shipwreck’ discovered in murky depths of Black Sea after 2,400 years (VIDEO)
October 25, 2018 at 10:39 AM
An international team of maritime experts has discovered what is being dubbed the ‘oldest intact shipwreck’ known to mankind, perfectly preserved as if it had only sank yesterday. Read More »
Khashoggi’s son shakes hands with Saudi rulers in awkward meeting after reports of body parts found
October 25, 2018 at 10:35 AM
In what is surely one of the worst cases of adding insult to injury, the son of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brought to meet Saudi Arabia’s rulers who offered condolences amidst accusations that they ordered the murder. Read More »
Saudi King Says Riyadh to Prosecute Those Responsible For Journo Death - Reports
October 25, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted that those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's death should be tried in Istanbul. Read More »
