A 22-year-old Palestinian-American woman has been released after having been detained by Israeli authorities since Friday for attempting to enter Jerusalem from Ramallah, her family said. Prior to her release, Hala Kasim Salameh’s family said they had very little information about her condition and that […]
Day: December 19, 2022
Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup
A World Cup like no other wraps up with a final like no other, a footballing story for the ages and the first tournament for a region often only talked about in the negative. What have we learned? What has FIFA learned? What has football […]
Sudanese security forces tear-gas pro-democracy protesters
Khartoum, South Sudan – Sudanese security forces have fired stun grenades and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters in Khartoum as they mark the fourth anniversary of the uprising that eventually toppled President Omar al-Bashir. Protesters draped themselves in Sudanese flags on Monday and […]
What’s gone wrong with the UK’s National Health Service?
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service has been a source of pride for millions of people for more than 70 years. But nurses, angry about pay and working conditions, are planning another round of strikes this week – leading to greater disruption for the very […]
US seeks to bolster Ecuador ties as China expands regional role
With Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso by his side, US President Joe Biden has said the United States is looking to expand and strengthen ties with one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that is getting plenty of attention from China. Lasso’s […]
Proud Boys trial moves forward as January 6 panel prepares report
A trial in the United States against five members of the far-right group known as the Proud Boys is set to move forward, with the group’s former leader, Enrique Tarrio, among those facing charges of seditious conspiracy for their involvement in the attack on the US […]
Staff picks: My favourite World Cup 2022 moment
The World Cup came and went. Argentina beat France in a pulsating final on Sunday to close the chapter on the Arab world’s first football World Cup. With plenty of on- and off-field action to choose from, here are some of the moments of the […]
EU countries agree gas price cap to battle energy crisis
European Union nations’ energy ministers have agreed on a gas price cap, after weeks of talks on the emergency measure that has split opinion across the bloc as it seeks to tame the energy crisis. The Czech presidency of the European Council, which represents member […]
Fortnite creator Epic Games to pay record fine
Fortnite creator Epic Games will pay $520m to settle allegations that it illegally collected children’s personal information and tricked people into making purchases, the company and United States Federal Trade Commission say. It will pay a record penalty of $275m for violating a children’s privacy […]
US Capitol riot: Lawmakers recommend filing charges against Trump
US lawmakers investigating the riot at the United States Capitol last year have recommended filing criminal charges against Donald Trump, accusing the former president of “inciting” insurrection. During a public meeting on Monday, the January 6 congressional panel voted unanimously to refer four criminal charges […]