Belgium was one of the 'Friends of Libya' in Paris. But does the prime minister realise that these Libyan 'friends' include a former al-Qaeda fighter?
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Belgium was one of the 'Friends of Libya' in Paris. But does the prime minister realise that these Libyan 'friends' include a former al-Qaeda fighter?
All is not well in the old world of organisational paternity, job security and economic rationality. But the silver lining is that we have millions of virtual ‘friends’ to feel our pain.
Home-grown terrorism in Norway, a resumption of border controls in Denmark and an increasingly immigration-weary Sweden. Is right-wing politics taking hold in the once-tolerant Nordic countries?
Egyptian outrage at the brutal murder of Marwa Sherbini, the ‘hijab martyr’ is understandable. But If Egyptians want better justice for Muslims in Europe, then they should demand more justice for non-Muslims at home.
The adult world shouldn't dismiss childhood romances as cute follies – first loves can leave a lasting impression.
