Opinion

US desperate to influence UN General Assembly vote against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration

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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

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...amidst austerity and 'anti-corruption crackdown'

Dr Zakir Naik cleared by Interpol

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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

Shocking levels of UK child poverty revealed

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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

Trump to formally recognise Israeli annexation of Jerusalem

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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

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Ban first, ask questions later...