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'Al-Qaeda has a new home base. It is the Islamic Republic of Iran', Pompeo said.
A group of lawyers have written an open letter condemning the UK minister's threats and accusing him of undermining free expression.
US Capitol police force reviews response to mob break-in
The US Capitol Police is reviewing its response to the storming of the Capitols by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Algerian jailed for 3 years for political protest memes
Another Algerian has been jailed as Tebboune's government continues its crackdown on free speech.
UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British court has ruled against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, with the judge saying he was likely to commit ...
Assange faces UK court ruling on extradition to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces a UK court ruling over whether he should be extradited to the United States on espionage charges.
Turkish philanthropist on trial for alleged failed coup ties
Osman Kavala denies accusations of espionage and attempting to overthrow the government.
Algeria announces heavy restrictions on online media amid condemnation
Algerian authorities have imposed new censorship measures on online media which journalists have condemned as ‘grotesque’.
Fighting to advance the hard-won freedoms of Tunisia's revolution
In-depth: From women's rights to freedom of expression, progressives in Tunisia's young democracy are fighting to preserve and ...
British journalist has book contract terminated over Islamophobic tweets
Controversial writer Julie Burchill was dropped by publisher after 'deplorable' comments to journalist Ash Sarkar on Twitter.
Iran president says Israel was behind killing of scientist
President Hassan Rouhani's comments marked the first time he has directly accused Israel of carrying out the killing of Mohsen ...
UN rights chief urges France to withdraw security law
Michelle Bachelet has said Article 24 of the 'Global Security Bill' should be 'reviewed' or 'withdrawn'.
France says stance on radicalism distorted, not anti-Islam
France has defended itself against criticism over Islamophobia.
Anti-extremism plan is law of freedom, says France PM
The proposed legislation, which clamps down on religious-based education, online hate speech and polygamy, has caused unease even among ...
Turkey slaps 18+ rating on rainbow, LGBTQ products
Products with the rainbow colours or references to LGBT must now be sold with an 18+ rating on e-commerce sites, the trade ministry said.
Far-right French politician proposes 'internment camps for radicalised Muslims'
The bill's author, Guillaume Peltier, is a former member of the far-right party National Front.
What a Biden presidency means for Kashmir
Analysis: The Biden-Harris campaign took a robust stance on Kashmir. But with burgeoning India ties and an eye on China, the new administration ...
Tunisian charged over fatal French church stabbings
Police shot and seriously injured 21-year-old Tunisian national Brahum Aouissaoui, who was charged after his condition in hospital improved.
HRW condemns France for shutting down anti-Islamophobia group
The US-based rights advocacy group condemned France's shutting down of leading anti-discrimination group Collective Against ...
The glorious hype and ugly reality of French values
Comment: For the leader of a supposedly free and secular republic, Macron's attempt to preside over the lives of French ...
The soundtrack of the Arab uprisings in 10 songs
Few of the pro-democracy protesters who took the Middle East by storm in 2011 had a flag to raise or leader to follow. But all had a ...
Turkey blocks Jay Z's Tidal streaming service
Tidal failed to comply with new internet regulations, the Turkish government said.
Separatism: Bringing Islam and France's Muslims to heel
Comment: In France, lawmakers are dreaming of giving carte blanche to the intelligence police, allowing them to say who is 'too Muslim' ...
Pompeo’s attack on BDS is assault on free speech
Comment: The only remedy to Pompeo’s assault on the rights of American supporters of Palestinians is to fully open the debate, ...
The firebrand leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, a hardline Pakistani Islamist party, has died.
A delegation of Israeli settlers visited Dubai to forge business ties.
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