International Alert’s in-depth research into violence against women and girls in Tajikistan suggests that over 60% of ever-married women aged 15-49 (among the beneficiaries of the Zindagii ... ( read original story ...)
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it's not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom. Instead, it's one of mankind's ... ( read original story ...)
Players of Azerbaijan soccer club warned for military salute
Players and officials of Azerbaijani club Qarabag who made military salutes at a Europa League game while the country was in conflict with Armenia were warned by UEFA on Thursday. The incident on Oct. ( read original story ...)
One Man and His Shoes — how Michael Jordan became a logo
Yemi Bamiro’s documentary about the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe is an inquiry into money, culture, race and design ... ( read original story ...)
France: Teacher’s killer in ‘contact’ with fighter in Syria
Source close to the case says 18-year-old who beheaded Samuel Paty was in close communication with a fighter in Syria. ( read original story ...)
Samuel Paty’s killer ‘was in contact with jihadist in Syria’
Man who decapitated French teacher was reportedly in contact with Russian-speaking fighter ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka parliament gives president sweeping powers
Sri Lanka's parliament on Thursday voted to give President Gotabaya Rajapaksa widespread powers to appoint top officials and dissolve the legislature after an acrimonious two-day debate during which ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un honours Chinese war dead as both sides highlight strong ties
As China marks the 70th anniversary of its entry into the Korean war, the US said an end-of-war declaration cannot come before the North’s denuclearisation. ( read original story ...)
Understanding Goldman Sachs’ Role in Malaysia’s 1MDB Mega Scandal
Goldman Sachs Group Inc on Thursday reached a deal to settle a probe into the bank's role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, which included total penalties of $2.9 billion. The bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs Malaysia Arm Pleads Guilty in 1MDB Fraud
All told, Goldman will pay billions in penalties and disgorgement in Malaysia, the United States and Hong Kong for its role in the looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund. ( read original story ...)