Iranian authorities said they would review a decades-old law that requires women to cover their heads, as the country struggles to quell more than two months of protests linked to the dress code. “Both parliament and the judiciary are working [on the issue],” of whether the law needs any changes, Iran’s attorney general Mohammad Jafar Montazeri said on Saturday. Quoted by an Iranian news agency, he did not specify what could be modified in the law by the two bodies, which are both largely
Indonesia raised its warning to the highest level on Sunday after Mount Semeru, a volcano in its East Java province, erupted, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said the plume from the volcano reached 15 kilometers (roughly 50,000 feet) into the air. The agency said in a statement Sunday it is monitoring for the possibility of a tsunami, but that no significant tide level changes had been observed at observation points in Japan and overseas. Indonesia’s
Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended the broadcast of France’s Radio France Internationale in the West African state over what it said were false reports and giving voice to armed groups. In a statement on Saturday, the government said the state-run RFI broadcast a message earlier that day from a leader of an armed group in which he threatened the population. The government said RFI also repeated a press report – which it denied – that Burkina Faso’s President Captain Ibrahim
Around 10,000 troops have surrounded the city of Soyapango in El Salvador as part of a massive crackdown on gangs, President Nayib Bukele has announced. All roads leading to the city have been blocked, and Special Forces have been searching houses for gang members. Officers have also been stopping everyone attempting to leave the city and checking identity papers. The operation is part of a massive crackdown on gangs after a surge in violence earlier this year. The justice minister said 12 people
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says. The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft. A panel of legal experts concluded that he has a case to answer. On Sunday and Monday, the top leadership bodies of the African National Congress (ANC) are due to meet to decide the party’s next steps. But Mr Ramaphosa’s spokesman suggested he would fight
The Biden White House has rebuked Donald Trump after the former president said the US constitution should be “terminated” over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Andrew Bates, a White House spokesperson, said on Saturday: “Attacking the constitution and all it stands for is anathema to the soul of our nation and should be universally condemned.” Bates called the constitution a “sacrosanct document”, saying: “You cannot only love America when you win.” Trump lost to Joe
Tiger nuts — also known as chufa, yellow nutsedge, or earth almonds — are not actually nuts, but rather edible tubers. They’re the size of a chickpea but wrinkly with a chewy texture and sweet nutty flavor similar to coconut. Tiger nuts were one of the first plants cultivated in Egypt and traditionally used as both food and medicine. They’re rich in a variety of nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits — ranging from better digestion to a reduced risk of heart disease.
Former US President Donald Trump didn’t just happen to the United States. He hit the world like the climax of a horror movie. Scene after scene, act after act left the thoughtful in bewilderment, the reserved in shame, and even the incorrigible in doubt. Only the fantasts and ultra-rightwing extremists were impressed by Trump’s macabre dance. It was a phase like no other when he freely abused the expression, “To make America great again”. Apart from his British double and ally, Boris Johnson,
England will meet France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after an impressive demolition of Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium. Gareth Southgate’s side survived a nervy opening in which goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made an outstanding save from Boulaye Dia to run out convincing winners with a powerful display of attacking strength. Jude Bellingham was England’s star man, setting up the first goal for Jordan Henderson with a perfect cross after 38 minutes then having a hand in the
Cristiano Ronaldo came into the 2022 World Cup at 37 years of age and with four such tournaments already under his belt, but he still has plenty of unfinished business at this level. The Portugal forward has never scored after the group stage at a World Cup and he will be desperate to correct that particular Achilles heel on Tuesday. His country face Switzerland in the second game of the day, and both teams will already know whether they stand to face Spain or Morocco in the quarter-finals
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