Snapchat face filter “yellowface” slammed as racist

A controversial new Snapchat face filter has drawn outrage from thousands of users describing it as a "racist" caricature of East Asians.Dubbed "yellowface" by angry users, it contorted facial features and gave users the appearance…

Donald Trump said Barack Obama has founded IS

Republican Donald Trump has described US President Barack Obama as the "founder" of the Islamic State group."They honour President Obama," he told a rally in Florida on Wednesday. "He is the founder of Isis .Mr Trump also…

Western countries urge for calm near Zueitina oil terminal

Western countries including the United States, France and Britain said in a joint statement on Wednesday they were concerned by mounting tension around the Zueitina oil terminal in Libya.Washington, Paris, London and the governments…

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…