Germany mulls over slamming ban on burka

Germany's interior minister will back plans to ban the burka as part of a raft of anti-terror measures, local media say.Thomas de Maiziere also proposes deporting criminals more quickly and relaxing doctor confidentiality rules.…

Olympian pictured with “cupping” traces on their backs

A number of Olympians - including the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps - have been photographed with large red circles on their skin.The mark of an Olympic athlete, at least at Rio 2016, seems to be a…

Blast in Turkish hospital kills over 50 persons

At least 50 people have been injured following an explosion at a hospital in Turkey.The blast at Mardin State Hospital in Kızıltepe on the border with Syria was heard miles away and has left a huge plume of smoke trailing over the…

Michael Phelps wins his 21st Olympic gold medal in Rio

Record-breaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles on day four at Rio 2016.The American, 31, comprehensively beat defending champion Chad le Clos in the 200m butterfly…

Libyan forces capture Sirte’s hotels compound from IS

The spokesman of the Libyan forces led by Misurata brigades under the command of the Presidential Council's Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous operation, Mohammed Al-Ghasri, said they controlled the hotels compound in Sirte, pointing out that it is a…