Syrian Kurds Receiving Military Training In Iraq: Barzani
KRG is seeking to combine the various Kurdish factions in Syria under one unified umbrella.
Kosciusko-Morizet Seeks Leadership Of Sarkozy’s UMP Party
Kosciusko-Morizet, who is only 39, also served as Sarkozy's former Environment Minister
Ahwazis: Iran’s Persecution Of Its Arab Minority
As non-Persians, they have long faced discrimination, particularly with respect to employment, housing, and civil rights.
Egypt President Appoints Prime Minister To Form New Government
Mursi has already endured a number of setbacks since his poll triumph
Anti-Irish Hatred: Yes, Pockets Still Exist In Britain
Liverpool, only about 130 miles from Dublin across the Irish Sea, has long attracted immigrants from Eire.
Afghan Police Defect To Taliban
Intelligence officials allege that Mirwais poisoned seven other policemen who refused to defect.
Polish Immigrants In Northern Ireland: Victims Of Ethnic Abuse, Religious Bigotry?
Polish migrants in Northern Ireland principally work in blue-collar jobs (cleaners, construction site workers, warehouses, etc.), or they work in hospitality services
Battle For A Symbol: Russian Opera Singer Withdraws From German Festival Over Swastika Tattoos
The Bayreuth festival celebrates the works of 19th century composer Richard Wagner, who was a virulent anti-Semite and an idol of Adolf Hitler.
Muslim Cleric Condemns Bollywood Stars Who Visit Sufi Shrine
They are using the holy place, a prime centre of religious belief, for purely commercial purposes and for degrading moral values among people.”
Eva Peron: Argentina's Joan of Arc Or Marie Antoinette?
Evita was also widely admired for her great beauty and fashion style.
Rioting In Assam Underscores Deepening Crisis Of Illegal Migration From Bangladesh Into India
Assam, located on the extreme northeastern edge of India, is home to some 300 tribal and ethnic groups.
India To Help Find Bangladeshi War Graves
The number of dead from that nine-month war of secession remains unknown and controversial – estimates range from 300,000 to as many as 3-million.
Colorado Shooting: The United States Of Apathy
It seems that we witness a similar massacre about once a year or so in the U.S.
Assad’s Fall Would Have Grave Implications For Hezbollah
Nasrallah – who finds himself increasingly isolated in the Middle East – must realize that Wednesday’s bombing in Damascus which killed three of Assad’s top lieutenants, poses grave danger to his organization.
Desis Strike Back: Indians Attack Obama
The editor of Outlook denied that his publication’s cover story was a response to Time’s broadside against Singh.
Syrian Refugees Pouring Into Lebanon; Iraqis In Damascus Under Threat
As of July 18, 120,000 Syrian refugees (perhaps many more) have also sought protection in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey.
UK Immigration, Border Staff Union Calls Strike During London Olympics
PCS said the industrial action is due to worries over job cuts, pay and privatization.
Berlusconi’s Alleged Ties To Mafia Again Resurface
The tycoon has repeatedly denied have any kind of links to the mob.
Assad Is In Damascus: Syrian State Media
SANA issued a photograph showing Assad swearing in his new defense minister General Fahd al-Freij.
Western Nations Condemn Russia-China Veto Of Syria Resolution
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague called their veto inexcusable and indefensible.
Poles In Northern Ireland Complain Of ‘Racism’ And Discrimination: White-On White Hate Crime?
Poles have streamed into Northern Ireland by the thousands since Poland joined the European Union in 2004.
Syria: Where Can Assad Go?
As Damascus and other parts of Syria convulse in clashes and violence, one must wonder where Assad is and where can he go should he be able to flee the country.
Syria: Has Assad Fled The Country?
Today is a turning point in Syria's history,” said the chief of the Syrian National Council, Abdelbasset Seida,
Alois Brunner: The Nazi War Criminal Who Found A Home In Syria
The Syrian regime repeatedly thwarted efforts by Israel and European governments (including Germany, France and Austria) to extradite Brunner for decades, sometimes even denying he was in the country.
Asylum-Seekers Must Get Higher Benefits From State: German Court
The Basic Law guarantees subsistence-level support for a life in decent conditions as a human right, the court said.
Bashar Al-Assad Is Next To Go: Syrian Rebel Chief
Assad’s power is likely eroding due to the wave of defections he has suffered that past few months.
Russia Condemns Killing Of Syrian Ministers
The new Syrian defense minister, General Fahd al-Furayj, vowed to find and punish the culprits behind the bomb attack
Texting Supplants Phone Calls As Most Popular Form Of Communication In UK
The average Briton consumer now dispatches 50 text messages per week, or more than 150 billion such messages in total last year (double the number in just four years).
Sicily At Risk Of Default: Italian PM
Monti also said he is seeking confirmation that Sicily?s regional governor Raffaele Lombardo will quit later this month.
Kadima Party Quits Israeli Government; Early Elections May Be Called
The leader of the centrist Kadima, Shaul Mofaz, said he had no choice but to sever his party?s short-lived partnership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s Likud's party.