US allows more seasonal workers as Trump pushes ‘hire American’
The US government has cleared the way for thousands more foreign workers to enter the country under temporary seasonal visas, just as President Donald Trump declared this “Made In America”…
As Islamic State militants routed in Iraq, their families fear reprisals
Their husbands, sons and brothers are dead, but the women and children Islamic State militants left behind will live to pay the price for their actions. As Islamic State’s days…
Cairo police clash with Nile island residents, at least one dead, 56 injured
At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and residents of a Nile island in Cairo, when security forces attempted to demolish illegal buildings,…
Tennis: Federer crushes suffering Cilic for eighth Wimbledon title
Behind Roger Federer‘s artistry and charm lies a ruthless streak of razor-edged steel which surfaced again on Sunday as he thrashed suffering Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to secure a…
BBC names first female “Doctor Who”
The lead role in British sci-fi television series “Doctor Who” will be played by a woman for the first time in its more than 50-year history, the BBC said on…
Thousands march against referendum, extra powers for Mali president
Thousands of Malians have taken to the streets to protest against a planned referendum on constitutional changes that would give extra powers to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, create new regions…
Turkey dismisses thousands more police, civil servants and academics
Turkey has dismissed more than 7,000 police, civil servants and academics on the eve of the anniversary of last year’s attempted coup. The latest decree is part of a crackdown triggered…
Five hurt in acid attack robberies in London, two teenagers arrested
British police have arrested two teenagers after five acid attacks on moped riders in less than 90 minutes across east London left several people with facial burns, including one with…
Indonesia blocks Telegram messaging service over security concerns
Indonesia has blocked access to the encrypted messaging service Telegram, citing concerns that it was being used to spread “radical and terrorist propaganda” in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. The…
Attention turns to freedom of Liu Xiaobo’s widow after Chinese dissident’s death
Friends of China’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo, who died of liver cancer in custody, say they are still unable to contact his widow, Liu Xia, and that ensuring…
