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Vladimir Putin 'Probably' Approved Murder Of Russian Spy, British Report Says
Thursday, January 21, 2016
A British judge investigating the murder of the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko in London has concluded the killing was "probably" approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan To Kill Ex-Russian Spy, British Report Says
Thursday, January 21, 2016
An investigation into the killing in Britain of Alexander Litvinenko puts the blame on the Russian government. The British report says President Vladimir Putin likely approved the assassination.
Amnesty International: Human Rights In Tunisia Regresses
Thursday, January 14, 2016
It's been five years since the ouster of an authoritarian regime in the north African nation of Tunisia. Protests there sparked regional demonstrations known as the Arab spring.
Saudi Arabia's Execution Of Shiite Cleric Sets Off Diplomatic War With Iran
Monday, January 04, 2016
The Shiite leader executed by Saudi Arabia was fighting for rights for the country's Shiite minority in a broad grassroots effort.
Egypt Cracks Down On Free Facebook Service
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Egypt has shut down a free Facebook service called Free Basics. The government says it's a licensing issue, but critics say the Egyptian government is stifling freedom of expression.
Sunni University's Anti-Extremist Message Undercut By Ties To Egypt
Sunday, January 03, 2016
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Saudi Arabia Executes Dozens, Exacerbating Sectarian Tensions
Saturday, January 02, 2016
The country executed 47 people today, including a prominent cleric for the minority Shia in the Kingdom. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was a vocal critic of the Saudi monarchy and was arrested in 2012.
Hotel Fire Raises Concerns About Safety Of Dubai's Skyscrapers
Friday, January 01, 2016
A fire engulfed a 63-story hotel in Dubai just before the new year on Thursday, causing extensive damage but fortunately only minor injuries. It was the latest in a series of skyscraper fires in the emirate.
Egypt Expands Crackdown On Freedom Of Expression, Advocates Say
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
On top of the Egyptian government's longstanding effort to squelch dissent, it's engaged in a recent wave of action against free speech — which could set the tone for more censorship in 2016.
Egypt's Tourism Hashtag Hijacked To Show A Repressive State
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Tourism in Egypt is struggling after years of unrest and one bad news story after the next. The tourism minister announced a social media campaign to showcase Egypt but it backfired.
Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail
Friday, December 11, 2015
Dr. Raslan Fadl was sentenced to two years in prison after a girl died in his care. NPR found him working at a government hospital.
Is A British Program Spotting Radicals Or Alienating Muslims?
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Mohammed Farouk, a student at Staffordshire University, was reading a book for his postgraduate counterterrorism studies this spring when two women approached him in the library.
"I was reading that in the university, and I was kind of quizzed by two ladies. They were quizzing me on my views on ...
As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed
Thursday, November 26, 2015
The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.
Hollande Reiterates France Is At War; Raid Jolts Saint-Denis Awake
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
After the early morning raid in Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris, French President Francois Hollande reminded everyone that France is at war with terrorists.
Mistaken For A Possible Terrorist, Egyptian Man Remains Hospitalized
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
The man was severely injured in last week's explosions outside the soccer stadium. French media initially reported that he might have been a bomber but he was in Paris to care for a sick brother.
Egyptian Souvenir Shop Struggles To Stay Open During Air Crash Probe
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Egypt says its already weak tourism industry will take big hits if the crash of a Russian jet there scares off Russian visitors. And one Egyptian talks about trying to make it in the tourism business.
Egypt's Investigation Into Russian Airliner Crash Shrouded In Secrecy
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Officials attempts to prevent press from talking to people at the Sharm el-Sheikh airport, and Egypt's reluctance to say a bomb could have caused the crash, raise concerns about its investigation.
During Sinai Plane Crash Probe, Sharm el-Sheikh Hits A Rough Patch
Monday, November 09, 2015
U.S. lawmakers say intelligence indicates a bomb was the likely cause of the break-up of a Russian airliner. The air crash and the cancellation of flights has hurt the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Egyptian Journalist Hossam Bahgat Detained Over Investigative Story
Sunday, November 08, 2015
In Egypt, one of the country's most prominent rights defenders, Hossam Bahgat, was detained and is being interrogated on charges of publishing false news that could harm the nation.
Recently Bahgat, 36, has emerged as a standout investigative journalist in a country where much of the news media has been ...
Walking The Beat With An Unarmed Police Officer In Britain
Sunday, November 08, 2015
More people were killed by police in the United States in the last month than were killed by police in England and Wales in the last 24 years. In the U.K., police officers don't carry guns.