Action raises questions about EU anti-migration efforts and abuses of refugees

Minister claims workers are trying to prevent Syrians from returning home

This year’s soaring temperatures are part of a heat wave trend that threatens crop yields as well as human health.

The attack was said to be the deadliest this year in Idlib Province, the Syrian opposition’s last major stronghold. The toll, which includes women and children, could rise.

An Iraqi refugee in France thought to be a former senior member of the Islamic State armed group has been arrested in Paris and indicted on suspicion of “war crimes” over his alleged involvement in a massacre in his country.

The young woman who was killed by Israeli forces last week, Rouzan al-Najjar, is seen throwing what appears to be a tear-gas canister.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani yesterday announced an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban.

Edward Steed illustrates a humorous take on what happens when a ghost enters a sparsely decorated apartment.

Markets have overstretched the supply crunch narrative

The prime minister and cabinet resigned this week over opposition to the measure, which proposed increasing the tax rates for workers and businesses.