Sajad Shakoor brings hope and halal meals to California prisoners
A visit to the mosque was not the only thing on Shakoor’s mind after he got his freedom back. Like many formerly incarcerated people re-entering society, there was a long…
Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79
Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists. Desi Bouterse, the former president of Suriname who fled authorities to avoid jail after…
Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says
IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan’s largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in North Darfur province. Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the army…
Why is Blake Lively making claims of a smear campaign against her?
Hollywood star Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of “repeated sexual harassment” on set and of…
A fight for holiday equality: How Black Santas shaped US civil rights
How Black Santa Clauses shaped the US civil rights movement Santa Claus, portrayed by Andre Parker, greets children at the Georgia Parent Teacher Association in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 21,…
India to play ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, not Pakistan
The ICC revised schedule for the tournament has India playing group matches, semifinal 1 and final, if required, in UAE. The Champions Trophy 2025 will now be held in Pakistan…
Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry
De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached an agreement…
Ex-surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in France’s largest child abuse trial
Ex-surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in French child abuse trial 19 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC News AFPCourt sketch of Joel Le Scouarnec at his first trial in 2020 A French former surgeon…
Zelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war ‘this year’
Zelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war ‘this year’ 2 hours agoGeorge WrightBBC News Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said “we hope that we can finish this…
MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages
MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate.…