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French maritime patrol say it acted "on several reports of small boats of migrants in difficulty in the straights" off Calais
British interior minister Priti Patel deplored the number of migrants crossing into the UK from France.
Iyad el-Baghdadi: The pro-democracy activist taking on Arab autocrats
The New Arab Meets: Iyad el-Baghdadi, who rose to prominence during the Arab Spring as a vocal critic of anti-democratic regimes.
The young migrants risking everything to escape Greece
In Patras, young Afghan migrants strive to reach western Europe. For those willing to endure an often brutal journey, the dream of building a ...
Beirut Explosion: Be angry, not just sad, for Lebanon
The New Arab's Managing Editor, Karim Traboulsi, writes a scathing indictment of the Lebanese government and its negligence over the devastating ...
Half of Beirut damaged after catastrophic blast
A massive explosion at the Beirut port on Wednesday is estimated to have caused $5 billion in damages, extending across half of Lebanon's capital.
#PrayForBeirut: People send messages of support after deadly explosion
At least 100 people have died and thousands injured in the deadly explosion near a Beirut port, and people across the world are sending messages ...
Domestic workers fall victim to exploitation in lockdown London
The Covid-19 pandemic has left domestic workers for wealthy Gulf families increasingly vulnerable to ill treatment and abuse.
Australia: British-Australian academic held in Iran prison 'is well'
Imprisoned academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert is doing 'well' after being moved to Iran's 'worst prison' for women, Australia's ambassador to Tehran ...
Dropping the word 'jihadi' won't fix UK police racism
Comment: Interrogating the impact of words means little if the policies which legitimise racist ideologies related to Muslims continue to exist, ...
Restricted Hajj hits Somalia's livestock economy
Exports are predicted to be sliced in half this year, primarily due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
UK seeks 'tougher action' from France on Channel migrants
The UK immigration compliance minister said the number of small boat crossings from France was 'unacceptably high', as asylum seekers ...
Loujain al-Hathloul turns 31 in a Saudi prison cell
Comment: Loujain al-Hathloul's imprisonment and torture is an international problem, and it requires an international solution, writes Alainna ...
Trim for Eid: Qatar barbers and salons re-open
After being closed for four months, salons in Qatar have finally re-opened just in time for Eid al-Adha.
Friday's 'Covid Eid' takes another bittersweet turn for Muslims
Comment: Covid-19 has revealed the vulnerability, resilience and generosity of the UK's disproportionately impacted Muslim community, writes ...
UK names Libya-born Turkish-speaker as overseas spy chief
The UK has appointed its former ambassador to Turkey, Richard Moore, as head of its MI6 Secret Intelligence Service.
Preventing a global education disaster
Comment: We must act now to ensure a perfect storm of lost schooling, increased child poverty, and deep budget cuts don't lead to unprecedented ...
Review: Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Once Upon a Time in Iraq is a gripping but fragmented portrayal of a nation torn apart by war.
Desperate and trapped, Gaza's youth turn to suicide
Amid growing desperation, Gaza is in the grip of a suicide crisis.
EDL founder Tommy Robinson 'flees the UK for Spain'
The EDL embarked on protests against Muslim groups in the UK and was jailed for contempt of court.
Lucid dreaming: A universal passport to freedom of movement?
From the metaphysical to the political, spoken word artist Potent Whisper explores the concept of lucid dreaming.
Twitter under fire in UK over rapper's anti-Semitic posts
Twitter on faced a temporary boycott by some critics in Britain and a backlash from the government over its handling of a series of anti-Semitic ...
Missing Rohingya migrants found alive in Malaysia
Authorities confirmed a group of Rohingya migrants that were feared to be dead were found alive on an island in Malaysia.
Rights groups urge Palestinian Authority to free protesters
10 of the 19 peaceful protesters arrested on Sunday remain in detention, which a court has now extended for 15 days, according to Amnesty ...
The brutal murder of a Jordanian woman by her father has put domestic violence under the spotlight.
Wednesday's win for Liverpool was also a moment of pride for Egyptians around the world.
After releasing a range of yeast spread-scented toiletries, Marmite is back with a bizarre new mix.
A Muslim group is urging for British police to change the way it describes extremism.
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