Malaysian Man Arrested for Allegedly Planning Attack on Non-Muslims, Houses of Worship
(World Watch Monitor) — A 21-year-old Malaysian man has been arrested on suspicion of planning to attack non-Muslims and their places of worship, having reportedly been ordered to do so from Islamic State militants in Syria. The man, who was
BBC launches services for Ethiopia and Eritrea
Image caption The new sites have already generated a lot of interest The BBC World Service has launched three websites for Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea as part of its biggest expansion since the 1940s. The sites would be a "source
Armed LGBT student Scout Schultz shot dead by Atlanta police
Image copyright Facebook Image caption Scout Schultz was the president of the Pride Alliance at the Georgia Institute of Technology Police in the US state of Georgia have shot and killed an LGBT student activist, leading to an independent investigation.Police
State in the making?
Image copyright AFP Image caption Iraqi Kurds have long claimed the right to their own state On 25 September, the residents of Kurdish-controlled areas inside Iraq will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum on their preference for the
Powerful storm kills eight in Romania
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe storm brought down trees, damaging cars A powerful storm in western Romania has killed eight people and injured at least 67, officials say.Most of the victims were in and around the
Tackling hate
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionLawyer Joachim Steinhoefel is one of the most vocal critics of a new German online speech law In October a new law comes into force in Germany that will impose huge fines
Caribbean islands prepare for Hurricane Maria
Image copyright EPA Image caption The likely path of Hurricane Maria, as it nears devastated islands Caribbean islands still coming to terms with the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma are preparing themselves for a possible second major storm in two
Toronto Film Festival: ‘Three Billboards’ wins top prize
Image copyright Toronto International Film Festival Image caption Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri stars Frances McDormand Dark comedy Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has won top prize at the Toronto Film Festival.Winning the People's Choice award is seen as a
US says it is considering closing its embassy in Cuba
Image copyright AFP Image caption More than 20 US embassy staff have been affected by the mysterious attacks. The US is considering closing its embassy in Cuba after diplomatic staff reported health problems which Washington blames on a "sonic attack".Secretary
Paris climate deal: Trump open to staying in, Tillerson says
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption"We want to be productive, we want to be helpful," said Mr Tillerson Donald Trump is open to staying in the Paris accord on climate change, his secretary of state has said,