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Osborne under fire over ‘living wage’

ECONOMY

Osborne under fire over ‘living wage’

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (ISF) has said that George Osborne’s new “living wage” will fail to compensate poor households for the £12bn cuts.

Yemenis mark International Quds Day

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Yemenis mark International Quds Day

People in Yemen take to the steets of Sana’a to denouce Israeli atroicities against Palestinians on International Quds Day.

UK planning shake-up to boost new homes

ECONOMY

UK planning shake-up to boost new homes

Britain's Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne has made changes to the country's planning laws in an effort to contain the housing crisis.

Smoking may cause psychosis

SOCIETY

Smoking may cause psychosis

Cigarette smokers are at risk of psychosis, according to researchers who believe tobacco and cannabis could cause schizophrenia.

Iran Asia trade soars amid West's sanctions

ECONOMY

Iran Asia trade soars amid West's sanctions

Iran’s trade with Asia is climbing to new heights as the void left by the Europeans in the wake of sanctions is filled by new partners in the world’s largest continent.

Tunisia slams UK travel advice

FOREIGN POLICY

Tunisia slams UK travel advice

A diplomatic row is escalating between the UK and Tunisia after London issued a travel advice to British tourists to leave the North African country immediately.