Hijab-wearing supermodel Halima Aden quits fashion industry
In a series of Instagram posts, Aden says the fashion industry forced her to stray from her religious beliefs.
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‘In my heart I am Palestinian’: Maradona’s activism remembered
The Argentinian footballer, who has died at 60, proudly expressed his support for Palestine on several occasions.
Danish minister’s comment on sex before marriage angers Muslims
Tesfaye has suggested the Muslim community should support the 'right' to have sex before marriage for Muslim women.
Biden urges holiday precautions, unity amid coronavirus surge
'We're at war with a virus, not with one another,' US President-elect Biden said in a pre-Thanksgiving holiday address.
US markets retreat from record closings after sobering jobs news
The S&P 500 index and the Dow walked back from record closing highs, pulled lower by cyclicals and small caps.
Donald Trump still believes US election was ‘rigged’
The president continues to claim he defeated Joe Biden, despite evidence to the contrary.
‘The fight continues’: Colombia protests persist despite pandemic
Anti-government protest organisers say the movement continues to evolve amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump pardons former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
Facebook to pay Illinois users $650m to settle privacy case
The case between Facebook and users in Illinois represents the biggest consumer privacy settlement in US history.
Protesters in Tunisia halt key phosphate production
Demonstrators calling for jobs launched sit-ins at state-run Gafsa Phospate, the sole national producer of the mineral.
WWF Admitted “Sorrow” Over Human Rights Abuses
A 160-page report, in response to a BuzzFeed News investigation, found long-standing failures at the celebrated wildlife charity.
Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul’s trial moved to terror court
Women's rights defender was arrested in May 2018 weeks before the lifting of a decades-long ban on female drivers.
Diego Maradona, an Argentinian hero and a global phenomenon
The unique gifts of football legend Diego Maradona throughout his career appeared to come from a higher force.
‘Eternal genius’: World mourns Diego Maradona’s death
Players, fans and politicians express sorrow, recall his thrilling style that left indelible mark on football history.
Over 1m Palestinians under poverty line in besieged Gaza: UN
UN report calls for a stop to 13-year-long Israeli siege that has crippled economic activities in Gaza.
In Pictures: Diego Armando Maradona, 1960-2020
The Argentinian football legend was idolised in his home country and by fans worldwide.
At least 41 killed after bus and truck collide in Brazil
Rescuers are working to help the wounded caught in the wreckage of the vehicles after crash in Sao Paulo state.
Rollercoaster: Bitcoiners who missed rally feel relief and regret
Investing in cryptocurrencies is like playing roulette, some experts say, because no one really knows what's happening.
Iran swaps Kylie Moore-Gilbert with three prisoners held abroad
State broadcaster shows images of Australian entering a van and of three released Iranians being welcomed home.
Germany’s Bertelsmann to buy Simon & Schuster in $2.17B cash deal
Bertelsmann says Simon & Schuster will become a unit within its book publishing division Penguin Random House.