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Egypt Through the Lens: Royal marriages

Photographing the glamour and excess of Egyptian royal weddings – politics, world leaders and lavish jewellery.

2 years ago

Which countries have sanctioned Israeli settlers – and does it mean much?

Australia is the latest nation to sanction select settlers. But Israel's land grabs and violence have only grown.

2 years ago

Palestinians forced to flee as Israel pushes into Gaza’s cities

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is currently under evacuation orders.

2 years ago

Shot in the eyes, victims of Bangladesh protest violence face dark future

Hundreds of protesters and bystanders were hit in the eyes by pellets fired by security forces, and might lose vision.

2 years ago

North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue

Natural disasters have a greater impact on the isolated and impoverished North Korea due to its weak infrastructure.

2 years ago

UK’s finance chief accuses previous gov’t of multibillion-pound ‘cover up’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to deliver speech expected to lay the groundwork for tax rises.

2 years ago

Nicolas Maduro declared winner of closely-fought Venezuela election

Election authority says Maduro, who faced a stiff test from a unified opposition, secured 51 percent of the vote.

2 years ago

Lebanon’s Beirut airport cancels flights over fears of Israeli attack

Cancellations come amid fears of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following rocket attack.

2 years ago

North Korea uses military helicopters to rescue thousands from floods

Leader Kim Jong Un chastises officials for their failure to prepare and respond to recent torrential rain.

2 years ago

Sexual violence rife in war-torn Sudan capital: Human Rights Watch

PORT SUDAN: Sudan’s warring parties have committed widespread sexual violence against women and girls aged between nine and 60, and…

2 years ago

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