Putin says Syria army in ‘strong position’
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said the Syrian army is able to carry out “serious offensive operations” despite a drawdown of Russia
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Czech Republic to change name to ‘Czechia’
The Czech Republic is poised to change its name to “Czechia” to make it easier for companies and sports teams to use it on products and cl
Canada moves to rule out suicide tourism
An assisted suicide bill has been put before Canada’s Parliament that legalises euthanasia but will exclude foreigners from coming to die. Peopl
Trafficking: Mass police raid on mega-brothel
Nine hundred police officers have taken part in a raid on one of Germany’s biggest brothels in Berlin, making six arrests over alleged human tra
Kuwait academic charged with blasphemy
A prominent female academic and human rights activist in Kuwait has been charged with blasphemy. Sheikha al-Jassem was summoned to the public prosecut