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Demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika are intensifying in Algeria. Anger grows against the ailing president's bid for power with tens of thousands taking to the streets calling on the 82-year-old Bouteflika to step down. The protests are peaceful on the whole but small clashes have erupted with the police close to the presidential palace. The Algeria President is determined to run for a fifth term in office. However, he pledged Sunday not to serve a full term if re-elected in the April polls after huge protests against his bid to ...

Kurt Kitayama secured his second European Tour win in just 11 starts after a gripping final round at the 2019 Oman Open saw the American seal a sensational comeback to win by one-stroke over a quartet of players at the stunning Al Mouj Golf.

Jordan h eavy rainfall was the worst yet. It caused mas flooding, people that had to be rescued, fears of dams overflowing and much complaints from businesses, Thursday February 28, 2019. Moreover, downtown Amman businesses incurred heavy losses into the millions of dinars as a result of their shops flooding, an absence of customers and the return of cheques, according to the president of the Foodstuff Traders Association Khalil Haj Tawfiq.

By Ewelina Lepionko Shrovetide or Maslenitsa - Carnival of farewell winter and meeting spring in Moscow. Maslenitsa also marks the beginning of fasting period of Lent leading to Easter, so it comes with some diet restrictions for Orthodox Christians. With meat dishes already forbidden, Maslenitsa is the last week when milk, cheese, eggs, and dairy are allowed. This holiday is considered to come from pre-Christian times, when the Slavs were still pagans. Russia’s Maslenitsa festival rings in the passing of winter with traditions, dancing and pancakes. In the old days ...

By Ewelina Lepionko Kaduna is the third most populated state in Nigeria. Popular meat market and standard abattoir seems a far-fetch reality. Currently in Kaduna there is no standard abattoir or slaughter house to process meat products being consumed by the populace. Hence there exists a high risk pidemic. Daily life in the Kaduna Abatour meat market is simple for Nigerian people. Everyone has something to do, even the kids. They usually cuts cow met. People boil cow blood in the street before the sun-drying process to make fertiliser at ...

Rami Qadi's designs dominated the star-studded Vanity Oscars 2019 Afterparty, which was characterized by elegance, diversity in ideas, materials, and colors. Stars Tiffany Haddish and Elizabeth Chambers, as well as the famous journalist Elaine Welteroth and models Isabeli Fontana and Danielle Herrington, all appeared in colorful designs for Rami Al-Qadi from his new collection for summer and spring 2019. Check the dresses by Lebanese designer Rami Qadi in the slideshow and get inspired.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Vietnam to hold a joint summit. The US-North Korea Meeting aims to find common ground in negotiations that could ultimately see the North relinquish its nuclear weapons. This second Summit is set to last for two days, 27-28th February in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi as US President Trump is likely to pressure North Korea to abandon his nuclear ambitions.

Auctions may have a reputation for being the preserve of the wealthy to joust politely for rare collectibles or master paintings that can go for millions of dollars. But this is not the case in Balat, a historic neighbourhood in Istanbul on the shores of the Golden Horn estuary frequented by tourists and locals alike who enjoy the hip cafes and historic churches. Here, secondhand objects, from used furniture to toys, go for knockdown prices. Istanbul doesn't have a tradition of jumble sales, although there are secondhand shops. But, about ...

Hollywood’s biggest stars strutted their stuff on the Oscars red carpet Sunday and the Middle East’s favorite designers were out in full force as leading ladies showed off their gowns. “Captain Marvel” star Brie Larson showed off a silver high-neck dress by Celine, designed by creative head Hedi Slimane, who is of Tunisian descent. The slinky, halter-neck number was form-fitting and sparkled as she took to the stage with Samuel L. Jackson to present the award for the Best Original Screenplay to the writers behind “Green Book,” which also won ...

World Leaders from Europe and the Middle East gathered in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh Sunday night February 24, 2019 for the first EU-Arab League Summit. The Arab-EU Summit, which is attended by delegates from 47 countries, is set to enhance Arab-European relations and address a wide range of common challenges such as multilateralism, trade, investment, migration and security. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is co-chairing the summit with European Council President Donald Tusk.