US desperate to influence UN General Assembly vote against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration
In his desperation Trump has threatened to withhold “billions” of dollars in US aid to influence today's UN vote, perhaps not yet aware that most of US aid flows to US organisations...
Saudi prince spends $1bn on painting and French palace
...amidst austerity and 'anti-corruption crackdown'
UK High Court rules that Ministry of Defence breached Geneva conventions in Iraq
British troops breached the Geneva conventions after subjecting Iraqi civilians to cruel and inhuman treatment by ‘hooding them and taking turns to run over their backs’...
Dr Zakir Naik cleared by Interpol
Dr Zakir Naik has been vindicated by Interpol in its refusal to issue a Red Notice against him at the request of India’s right-wing, Hindu nationalist government
Turkey will do whatever is necessary to take action on Jerusalem, says Erdogan
“Like a century ago, the Islamic world is facing efforts to reshape it through blood, tears and strife between brothers,” says President Erdogan...
Four Palestinians shot Dead and scores injured in Friday’s Protests for al-Quds (Jerusalem)
Four killed and around 900 injured in protests for al-Quds (Jerusalem)...
Shocking levels of UK child poverty revealed
Teachers are having to provide coats, shoes and food to pupils in some of the most deprived areas of the country whilst populist political and media coverage has been concentrating outrage and paranoia towards minority scapegoats...
Protests in Palestine; Under-Reported and Under-Supported
Protests broke out across Palestine mere moments following the announcement by Trump that the US would officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Palestinian response was a uniform and loud refusal to accept what they saw as the giving away of their land, symbolised through stone throwing and tire burning. The Israeli counter-response was predictable and violent: tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition to silence the protests. So far, the Israeli forces have wounded at least 31 Palestinians, including many youths, and at least one small child. Many Palestinians view East Jerusalem as their rightful capital. These…
Trump to formally recognise Israeli annexation of Jerusalem
In what Palestinians are calling "the official announcement of the end of the so-called peace process," sparking international condemnation...
US supreme court rules in favour of Trump’s Muslim travel ban
Ban first, ask questions later...