World in brief – German chancellor endorses burqa ban
German chancellor Angela Merkel has announced her support of a burqa ban in schools, courts and state buildings, saying the ban should be enforced “wherever it is legally possible”.
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World in brief – Russia announces ceasefire in Aleppo
The United Nations and the European Union have welcomed Russia’s announcement that it will hold an eight-hour ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Rebel attack draws US deeper into Yemen’s civil war
The US has directly entered the Yemen war, destroying three coastal radar sites operated by Houthi-rebel forces.
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World in brief – Russian warplanes leave Syria
Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian war planes to return to Moscow, offering hopes of continuing peace talks.
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Ali al-Nimr at risk of imminent execution
Saudi authorities are reportedly planning to execute dozens of people in a single day, including young Shia activist Ali al-Nimr.
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Ali’s plight shows barbarism not limited to our enemies
A young man is violently arrested on spurious charges, allegedly tortured into a false confession, and awaits a grisly execution at any moment.
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Hundreds trampled in Hajj stampede
The Saudi royal family has ordered a safety review after more than 700 people were crushed and killed at the Hajj pilgrimage.
DetailsCompensation for Sydney siege victims
New South Wales attorney general, Brad Hazzard, has requested that the victims of the Sydney siege receive terrorism compensation, as Australian victims would if the incident occurred overseas. Australians who are injured, or relatives of people who have died, in an overseas terrorism attack can claim compensation of up to $75,000 under federal law. To be…
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