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While the EU tariff- and quota-free trade deal averted potential business chaos in the immediate future, the divorce will play out in many practical ways.
2020: 10 uplifting stories from the Middle East
Marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a challenge for all. Here are some stories that provided glimmers of hope.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
Coronavirus restrictions are keeping away the thousands of visitors who usually celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
China's Alibaba 'dismayed' by Uighur facial-recognition software
Chinese tech giants Huawei and Alibaba have been implicated in developing facial-recognition software targeting Uighur Muslims.
Barcelona's Griezmann cuts Huawei links over Uighurs surveillance claims
The World-Cup winning footballer took to Instagram to announce he was "immediately ending" his partnership with the company.
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 France's ...
Erdogan hopes France will 'get rid of Macron'
President Erdogan told reporters that with Macron as its president, France is going through a 'very dangerous period'.
Pakistani Islamists end anti-France protest after govt talks
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan alleged it called off the demonstration after government officials agreed to expel the French ambassador and ...
Tunisia, Qatar propose 'Western-Islamic' conference: report
During a three-day visit to Doha, Tunisia's president proposed a 'Western-Islamic conference' aimed at achieving greater understanding between ...
Macron criticises media over coverage of Islamic extremism
Macron has called The New York Times media correspondent to criticise English-language coverage of France's stance on Islamic extremism after ...
Saudi crown prince vows 'iron fist' against extremists
Wednesday's attack in Jeddah left at least two people wounded, including a Greek policeman and a Saudi official.
2 wounded in blast at non-Muslim Jeddah cemetery
Two people have been wounded after an explosion at Jeddah's non-Muslim cemetery.
Thousands protest in Senegal over Mohammed cartoons
Thousands of people demonstrated in the Senegalese capital Dakar against cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed and French President Emmanuel ...
Four children 'terrorised' by French police during anti-terror raid
The parents of four children, three of Turkish and one of Algerian descent, have accused police of terrorising their kids in an anti-terror raid.
Borat posters featuring 'Allah ring' angers Muslims in Paris
In a video posted on Twitter, one bus driver slammed the poster as 'unbelievable' and offensive, as tensions between France and the global ...
French Muslim leaders slam anti-French boycott
Several French Muslim leaders condemned calls for boycotts of French goods in Muslim countries as "unjustified" and accused ...
50,000 take part in anti-France rally in Bangladesh
This marks the biggest anti-France demonstration yet in Bangladesh.
French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure
French Muslims are facing increasing pressure and stigmatization as a result of a series of violent attacks carried out by extremists ...
France ambassador to return to Turkey amid tensions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the ambassador to Ankara will return to chase up clarification on recent statements ...
Mass rally in Yemen's Taiz over Macron's anti-Islam remarks
Thousands of protesters gathered in Taiz in support of Islam and its Prophet Muhammad on Saturday, amid rising tensions between Muslims and ...
French archbishop stands against offensive Prophet Muhammad cartoons
The Archbishop of Toulouse Robert Le Gall said there are limits to freedom of expression, as France continues to defend offensive Prophet ...
Counter 'hate speech', UN says after France slayings
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet warned that 'inflammatory rhetoric' from all sides could increase societal divisions and foment ...
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