Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt
Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours. People take…
Starvation is a war crime. So why is it so rarely prosecuted?
Starvation is a war crime. So why is it so rarely prosecuted? Despite being one of the most frequently used weapons of war, hunger is still treated as inevitable suffering…
State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69
State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69 1 hour agoVirma SimonetteManila,Jonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondent andJaroslav LukivWatch: Moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines At least 69…
Snapchat to start charging for storing old posts
Snapchat to start charging for storing old posts 33 minutes agoLiv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images Snapchat is going to start charging for storing old photos and videos users keep on…
Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ promises Tony Blair yet another payday
Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ promises Tony Blair yet another payday UK’s leading war criminal-turned-consultant is now lined up to head Trump’s Gaza plan, where colonialism doubles as investment. By…
The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan
The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat purported ‘immoral activities’. A general view…
How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier
How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier As Kabul resists action against the Pakistan Taliban in wake of Quetta suicide bomb, Islamabad is left to weigh…
Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves
In Pictures Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves Youth-led protests over water and electricity continue in Madagascar, despite government concessions. Protesters gather in Antananarivo a day after Madagascar’s…
Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after ‘bomb threat’
Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after ‘bomb threat’ Police are investigating whether an explosion in northern Munich is linked to the popular beer festival. A police vehicle drives past…
Trump trusts Blair, others don’t – could he govern Gaza?
Trump trusts Blair, others don’t – could he govern Gaza? 55 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent Getty Images As prime minister of the UK for more than 10 years, Sir Tony…