Tue, 2020-02-18 00:21 ALGIERS: On Feb. 22, 2019, sudden and unprecedented protests swept Algeria. A year on, despite bringing down a president, the “Hirak” protest movement faces mounting challenges. Massive anti-government protests held every Friday quickly gathered momentum: Six weeks … read more
Author: Reuters ID: 1581967599897417500 Mon, 2020-02-17 19:10 BAGHDAD: The top United Nations envoy to Iraq condemned on Monday the use of hunting rifles loaded with birdshot against peaceful protesters in Baghdad and urged the government to ensure those demonstrating are … read more
Tue, 2020-02-18 00:46 CAIRO: The union of Egyptian musicians has banned performances by singers of popular street music after the lyrics of a chart-topping song were deemed too racy for the conservative country. The ban announced on Sunday targets singers … read more
Mon, 2020-02-17 03:19 ANKARA: The dispute between Moscow and Ankara over Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province will not affect the purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday after meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. … read more
Author: Mon, 2020-02-17 03:15 LONDON: Famous for their fleur-de-lis symbol, nonpolitical education and focus on outdoor adventure, scouting groups have been established all over the world. But Britain’s Mail on Sunday newspaper has reported that the World Organization of the … read more