Tony Blair

Theresa May clashes with Tony Blair over Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May accused former Labour Party leader Tony Blair of insulting voters and trying to undermine her government with calls for a second referendum on UK's divorce from European Union.

The Sinai insurgency is not the only war Sisi is losing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi presents himself as a bulwark against terrorism, but under his watch the Sinai has become a preferred destination for terrorists. Unfortunately for him, the insurgency is not the only major failure of his rule.

The dark side of Western intervention in Libya

Libya has become one of the largest black market arms suppliers in the world, and a center for sex trafficking and slavery since the Western intervention in 2011. More importantly, it is a cautionary tale of the West's failed adventurism.

UK's involvement in Iraq still scrutinised

The war against Iraq started in March 2003, on the grounds that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed within 45 minutes. No weapons have been found in Iraq despite intensive investigation.

Are the ties between British Muslims and the Left sustainable?

Amidst rising Islamophobia, British leftists have been outspoken in support of Muslims. In the recent election, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour gained significant support in constituencies with large Muslim populations. But just how solid is this alliance?

World commemorates 20th anniversary of Diana's death

Diana's sons have paid tribute to their mother on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death. Princes William and Harry met representatives from charities she supported in the White Garden of Kensington Palace.

How the West whitewashes killing children in Iraq

As US-led strikes in Syria and Iraq continue to cause massive civilian deaths, the past is a warning about whitewashing the pain and suffering caused by foreign interventions.

British court rejects bid to prosecute Tony Blair over Iraq war

The High Court's ruling blocked an attempt by a former Iraqi general to bring a private prosecution against ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair for what his lawyers described as the "crime of aggression".

Macron vows to heal France's social divisions

The centrist's emphatic victory, which also smashed the dominance of France's mainstream parties, will bring huge relief to European allies who had feared another populist upheaval to follow Britain's vote to quit the EU.

Tony Blair urges Britons to "rise up" against Brexit

The former UK leader says Britons were not aware of the terms of a British exit from the EU when they voted for it in a referendum last June.

Is the International Criminal Court racist?

The Gambia's information minister calls the ICC the "International Caucasian Court'' and wants nothing to do with it. Other African countries feel the same as two more have begun the process of pulling out.

Israeli ex-president Shimon Peres dies

Israel has been on edge over the health of its last remaining founding father, who had been under sedation and respiratory support in intensive care since September 13.