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As of Friday evening, Italian Premier Draghi had not apologised publicly or issued a retraction.
The jury at the trial of Derek Chauvin has heard that the pressure on his neck was the cause of death.
US put forward 'very serious' ideas to Iran: official
At talks in Vienna, the US presented Iran with proposals to restart the nuclear deal.
How Biden failed his own litmus test on Egypt
Comment: The Sisi regime will take Biden's exoneration of Beblawi as a sign that the new administration is willing to informally green light its ...
Hamas says Israel’s snub of ICC 'no surprise’
Basim Naem has said that Israel’s dismissal of the ICC probe is no surprise, but also expressed hope.
Former Iraqi PM faces French lawsuit over protester killings
Five Iraqi families have brought a lawsuit in France against Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, alleging that he was responsible for the killing and injury of protesters in 2019.
Souad: The young, the real, the virtual
Film Review: Ayten Amin’s sophomore feature is an intimate look at the life of a 19-year-old girl's transition into adulthood, who dreams of ...
Rights group slams Denmark's designation of Syria as 'safe'
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has called on Denmark to rethink its decision to return Syrian refugees to Damascus.
Goalkeeper, celibate millionaire, Gaddafi adviser vie for Peru presidency
Eighteen candidates will contest a first round of presidential elections in Peru.
Whitewashing state racism: 40 years after the Brixton uprising
Comment: Today, just as in the 80s, communities of colour are being driven to protest, only to be met with a government that denies the ...
Turkey summons Italy envoy over PM's 'ugly' Erdogan remarks
Turkey summoned the Italian ambassador to Ankara to protest remarks made by the European country's prime minister on Thursday.
Italian PM calls Turkey's Erdogan 'dictator' following sofagate scandal
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called Turkey's President Recep Tayyib Erdogan a dictator amid tensions over the so-called 'sofagate' ...
Jordan denies former royal court chief left country
Jordanian state news agency Petra confirmed Bassem Awadallah remains in custody, dismissing rumours that the former head of the royal court had ...
Syria Insight: Fears grow for Syrian refugees in Denmark
The Danish government has revoked the residencies of dozens of Syrian refugees, the first European country to do so, as part of new ...
'Shameful' for Biden to build Trump’s wall, says Ilhan
Ilhan Omar criticised the Biden administration for its refugee decisions, and for reportedly continuing construction of the controversial Mexico ...
Ex-NATO commander suggests extending US presence in Afghanistan
NATO's former top commander has suggested a six-month extension to the US presence in Afghanistan as the 1 May withdrawal deadline looms.
Mansour Abbas: The Islamist politician reshaping Israel's political landscape
Analysis: When elected to the Knesset two years ago, few Israelis knew who Mansour Abbas was. Now the Islamist leader could shape the fate of ...
Sudanese women rally against gendered violence, inequality
Protesters were reportedly faced with incidents of harassment and violence.
Somalia's political deadlock: Why have elections been delayed?
Analysis: International pressure is growing on Somalia's leaders to hold elections but talks to end the political impasse have repeatedly ...
Uighur women violated and repressed by Xinjiang's draconian policies
Uighur women and girls are not only enduring unspeakable cruelties in internment camps, subject to draconian sterilisation procedures, rape and ...
Human Rights Watch slams Chad over 'ruthless pre-election crackdown'
Human Rights Watch has slammed Chad over its treatment of dissenters as its president, Idriss Deby Itno, seeks a sixth term in office.
Iraq charges five policemen following deadly suppression of protests
An Iraqi investigative committee has charged five policemen with unauthorised use of deadly force against protesters in Nasiriyah in February ...
Biden administration pledges $235m in 'critical' aid to Palestinians
The Biden administration's pledge of $235 million in aid to the Palestinians comes at a 'critical moment' amid the pandemic.
Far-right Religious Zionism leader denounced by US pro-Israel groups
Bezalel Smotrich has been criticised for racist comments he made online during an argument with Joint List member Ahmad Tibi.
The US State Treasury has issued new guidance for NGOs working in Syria to avoid sanctions.
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