London

Should the term 'black' to describe people of African origin be retired?

The terms 'black' and 'negro' were coined to dehumanise people from the African continent to serve the imperialist and colonial agendas of Europe and the US.

'No suspicion of foul play' in Franco-Irish teen's death - Malaysian police

The remains of Nora Anne Quoirin, 15, who suffered from learning difficulties, were found on Tuesday, 10 days after she went missing from a rainforest resort in Seremban, about 70 km south of the Malaysian capital.

Dubai’s Princes Haya goes to UK court to protect daughter

Sister of Jordanian monarch moves to enable forced marriage protection with regard to one of her daughters.

Climate activists 'Extinction Rebellion' protest in five British cities

The movement's protests blocked routes in different cities of the UK bringing boats with the slogan "Act Now" to raise awareness on climate change.

How much of Libya’s bloodbath can be laid on Macron's door?

The French president placed himself in the middle of the Libya situation by tacitly backing former military strongman Khalifa Hafta, but that could now be backfiring.

Egypt asks Interpol to trace Tutankhamen relic over ownership

The artefact was sold to an unknown buyer for $5.97 million at Christie's auction house last week. After the sale, Egypt's national prosecutors asked Interpol "to issue a circular to trace" such artefacts over alleged missing paperwork.

British Museum to return looted Iraqi and Afghan artefacts

The museum said it has been working with law enforcement agencies to return the works smuggled out during recent periods of conflict.

Cricket: Pakistan rout Bangladesh but semi hopes over as Kiwis progress

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 94 runs at Lord's but only to finish the tournament with four straight wins and ultimately paying the price for a sluggish start.

British chancellor warns of huge financial toll of Brexit

Philip Hammond says he might vote against PM Theresa May’s successor if they decide to force a hard Brexit through parliament.

France returns stolen ancient artifacts to Pakistan

In a ceremony held at Pakistan's embassy in Paris, 445 artifacts were handed back to Pakistan on Tuesday, with an estimated value of $157,000 (139,000 euros).

US investigates weapons captured at base in Libya under Haftar's control

The UN-recognised GNA announced finding US-made weapons at seized base belonging to warlord Khalifa Haftar. Seized weapons included four Javelin anti-tank missiles packed in wooden crates marked "armed forces of the United Arab Emirates."

Is white extremism the biggest domestic terror threat in the US?

For years US terror warnings have focused on groups like Al Qaeda or Daesh, but the latest warnings from US law enforcement agencies point to homegrown terrorists as the most immediate danger.