Turkey has lifted a ban on wearing the Islamic-style headscarf in schools, allowing girls from the fifth grade and up to cover their hair in a further easing of generations-old restrictions on the public expression of faith. Turkey has lifted a ban on wearing the ...
SYRIAN Kurds have battled to defend a key border town from an Islamic State (IS) advance as Kurdish youths from neighbouring Turkey rushed to their aid, heightening the pressure on Ankara to act against the Islamist insurgents. SYRIAN Kurds have battled ...
Louis van Gaal earned his first competitive win after 60 days in his job as manager of Manchester United and immediately set his sights on winning the Barclays Premier League. Louis van Gaal earned his first competitive win after 60 days in his job as ...
YOUR business section reports on the impact of a weekend opinion poll pointing to a surge in support for independence on Scottish stocks ("Referendum uncertainty hits Scottish stocks", The Herald, September 9). YOUR business section reports on the ...
BRITAIN is to supply £1.6 million of machine guns and ammunition to Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Iraq as part of a burgeoning international effort to drive back the jihadists. BRITAIN is to supply £1.6 million of machine guns and ...
Dyson has launched its first robotic vacuum cleaner that owners can control via an app and which has a 360-degree "eye" to navigate itself around a room. Dyson has launched its first robotic vacuum cleaner that owners can control via an app and which has ...
Dyson has launched its first robotic vacuum cleaner that owners can control via an app and which has a 360-degree "eye" to navigate itself around a room. Dyson has launched its first robotic vacuum cleaner that owners can control via an app and which has ...
Trucks from a Russian aid convoy started crossing back into Russia yesterday after unleashing a storm of anger in Western capitals a day earlier by driving into Ukraine without the permission of the government in Kiev. Trucks from a Russian aid convoy ...
POLICE in the Liberian capital Monrovia have fired tear gas to disperse a stone-throwing crowd anxious to leave a neighbourhood placed under quarantine because of the Ebola virus. POLICE in the Liberian capital Monrovia have fired tear gas to disperse a ...
POLICE in the Liberian capital Monrovia have fired tear gas to disperse a stone-throwing crowd anxious to leave a neighbourhood placed under quarantine because of the Ebola virus. POLICE in the Liberian capital Monrovia have fired tear gas to disperse a ...
ISRAELI and Palestinian negotiators have resumed indirect talks mediated by Egypt on ending a month-old Gaza war after a new 72-hour truce appeared to be holding. ISRAELI and Palestinian negotiators have resumed indirect talks mediated by Egypt on ...
Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland: Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland: From the moment the opening ceremony kicked off, everything about these Games has been a huge credit to Glasgow and to Scotland. The atmosphere in the city has been ...
Alan Irvine, the West Bromwich Albion head coach, confirmed last night that goalkeeper Ben Foster has extended his contract until 2018, with the option of a further year. Alan Irvine, the West Bromwich Albion head coach, confirmed last night that goalkeeper ...
Alastair Cook has vowed to carry on as England captain despite having presided over a 95-run defeat by India in the second Investec Test at Lord's. Alastair Cook has vowed to carry on as England captain despite having presided over a 95-run defeat by ...
An amateur more than twice his age, and who has beaten him once already, could hold the key to Rory McIlroy's aspiration of completing a career grand slam. An amateur more than twice his age, and who has beaten him once already, could hold the key to ...
THE Palestinian death toll in the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has risen above 500 as the army said it had killed 10 militants who tunnelled into Israel, while Gazan officials said an Israeli tank shelled a hospital, killing civilians. THE Palestinian death toll in ...
PRINCE George has been seen in the official photograph to mark his first birthday. PRINCE George has been seen in the official photograph to mark his first birthday. With his arms outstretched and his eyes fixed on where he is going, the future king is striding ...
Prince Buaben has signed a one-year contract with Hearts following a successful trial. Prince Buaben has signed a one-year contract with Hearts following a successful trial. The Ghanaian midfielder was most recently on loan with Partick Thistle following ...
Prince Buaben has signed a one-year contract with Hearts following a successful trial. Prince Buaben has signed a one-year contract with Hearts following a successful trial. The Ghanaian midfielder was most recently on loan with Partick Thistle following ...
Defending champion Chris Froome has abandoned the 2014 Tour de France after a third crash in two days. Defending champion Chris Froome has abandoned the 2014 Tour de France after a third crash in two days. The 29-year-old Team Sky rider tumbled ...
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