Hugh Macleod

After decades of war, Lebanon and Israel have plenty of tension simmering between them, but the latest source of strife is literally cooking.

Algeria suffered its worst violence since its long civil war on Wednesday when terrorists affiliated to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for twin bombings in the capital, Algiers,…

Um Ahmad, as she was known to the girls, had it all planned out. From Baghdad to the border and on to Damascus and a new life, Mona and her three Iraqi friends didn’t need to…