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USA leaves UNESCO over Israel row

By Azam Buhairi  USA leaves UNESCO over Israel row Officials announced that the US will leave the international education, science, peace, environment, anti-extremisim, press freedoms and cultural organization in 2018, citing concerns over “Isreal’s Interests”.   The United States will pull out of UNESCO, the international scientific and cultural heritage…


Catalan Independence | Barcelona on lockdown as forces move in to crush independence rebellion

By Janessa Estevez  Catalan Independence | Barcelona on lockdown Catalonia/Catalunya heads into a landmark moment in its modern history this weekend, and no one really knows how it’s going to play out, tensions are high and so are the stakes.   Spanish government spokesman Inigo Mendez de Vigo said on…



Saudi Arabia passes law allowing women to drive

By Amjad Shah  Women can drive in Saudi Arabia Campaigners in Saudi Arabia have hailed King Salman’s decree allowing women to drive for the first time.   One female activist called it a “great victory”, while another said things would “never be the same again”.   The country’s US ambassador…



Non cyclists from London cycle across Spain to raise money for “Water For Life” in  East Africa | Please Donate

By Islamic Relief Non cyclists from London cycle across Spain to raise money for “Water For Life” in  East Africa Hola dearest amigos, Every year, I try to set myself a challenge to raise money for a worthwhile cause. This year, I have decided to cycle 30-40 miles every day (I may…



Eid Mubarak

By Zakiya Afzani  Eid Mubarak Al-Sahawat Times | Ethical Global News from Oman and UAE | Donate HERE This story is available on: APPLE NEWS | GOOGLE NEWS | AL-SAHAWAT TIMES Talk to a journalist: Email: NewsDesk@alsahawat.com Web: alsahawat.com Twitter: @alsahawat_times Z.Afzani@alsahawat.com