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V13 by Emmanuel Carrère review – harrowing account of the Paris attacks trial

A chronicle of the largest criminal case in French history from a master of the genre

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Taliban Score Successes With Embassy Closures, COP Attendance

Afghanistan embassies in Britain and Norway loyal to the pro-Western authorities ousted by the Taliban in 2021 discreetly shut down this autumn, as the West seeks a more pragmatic approach to the country's Islamic rulers.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

Beyond Ukraine and Gaza: five consequences of overlooking other conflicts

The years since 2020 have been one of the most violent periods since the end of the second world war. The war in Ukraine and the escalating violence in the Middle East have dominated global headlines and captured the attention of policymakers and donors. But while the humanitarian toll in…

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024

V13: Chronicle of a Trial by Emmanuel Carrère review – a humane and thoughtful testimony of terror and loss

This forensic account of the 10-month-long trial of those involved in the 2015 Paris attacks, in which 130 people were killed, treads a fine line between empathy and moral judgments while shining a light on survivors’ memories

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

US Military Strikes IS Camps In Syria, Killing 35 Militants

U.S. military conducts airstrikes targeting IS camps in Syria, killing militants. Operations aim to disrupt IS activities.

Top News · Oct 30, 2024

Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey

The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to push for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in Syria, including the escalating Turkish bombardment of Kurdish areas

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Woman pays tribute to father murdered by Islamic State terrorists 10 years ago

Aid worker David Haines was killed in Syria in 2014.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2024

London taxi giant set to expand into Scottish city

A PRIVATE car hire firm is set to expand into a Scottish city after a £269 million deal this week.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024