A CABINET minister and champion of women's rights has condemned a Muslim community group for suggesting women must be accompanied by men on long journeys. International Development Secretary Justine Greening urged the Blackburn Muslim Association to "publicly withdraw" the "disgraceful" online comments...
DAVID Cameron has rubbished claims that Turkey could join the European Union. The Prime Minister shot down the notion that Turkey will become an EU member, saying it is "not remotely on the cards". Cameron bluntly savaged Turkey's chances of joining the 28-nation bloc in a bid to boost the support for Remain in...
Donald Trump is now close to being assured the Republican nomination in the US presidential race, something few would have predicted 12 months ago. The Democratic race is still going, but it looks increasingly likely that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee, despite Vermont senator Bernie Sanders' win in Indiana on Tuesday....
Russian comedian and actor Mikhail Galustyan shared with the fans a spectacular photo. On his page on Instagram charismatic handsome posted a picture of his wife Victoria. Моя муза! #деньсвятоговаленина @viktoriagalustyan Фото опубликовано Михаил...
He built a dinosaur theme park and planned to construct a new Titanic. But a move into politics appears to have sunk eccentric Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, writes Trevor Marshallsea. A powerful juggernaut of enormous ambition, thought to be unstoppable until striking an unforeseen obstacle. The words could describe the...
A state of emergency has been declared in the province of Alberta in Canada after a wildfire forced all 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray to flee. Officials warn that the fast-moving blaze could destroy much of the city and the next 24 hours will be crucial. The fire, which broke out on Sunday, has gutted 1,600 structures in...
THE long-awaited probe over the Iraq war could finally be published shortly after the European Union referendum, David Cameron has said. The Prime Minister suggested that the Chilcot inquiry could be published "not too much longer" after the historic vote in June. He told MPs yesterday Mr Cameron said: " a...
Our ancient human ancestors were an elusive lot. Their remains are literally thin on the ground, and even when fossils are unearthed it is rare for them to be complete. Sometimes they must be pieced together from dozens of fragments. That is why a staggering find in 1984 excited the entire field, and continues to do so...
More than 30 people were injured when an Etihad Airways flight hit "severe and unexpected turbulence" flying into Indonesia, the airline said. The flight from Abu Dhabi was about 45 minutes away from Jakarta on Wednesday when the turbulence hit. The plane, an Airbus A330-200, landed safely after the incident,...
Brazil's beleaguered President Dilma Rousseff has told she is an "innocent victim" and she will fight on as possible impeachment looms. She vowed to "keep fighting… to come back to government if the impeachment request is accepted". Ms Rousseff is accused of manipulating government accounts, which...
While some in the GOP may be coming to grips with Donald Trump as their standard bearer this November, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren took to Twitter to make clear how she feels about the possibility of Trump in the White House. In a series of tweets, Warren slammed what she calls the Trump campaign's "racism,...
"Star Wars" fans have a big reason to celebrate today. May 4, or, "May the 4th Be With You," marks a celebration of all things "Star Wars." (Yes, it's a pun. In case it's not obvious, it's a take on the popular line from the film, "May the force be with you.") According to...