#Bollywood star #AamirKhan has arrived in Turkey’s Nigde province to film part of his new movie ‘Laal Singh Chaddh’, a remake of the Hollywood film ‘Forrest Gump’.
Another city’s residents fear a Beirut-like scenario
The explosion in Beirut has reignited fears among residents of the Australian port city of Newcastle, where there is a huge stockpile of ammonium nitrate that is four times the size of the one that triggered the Beirut...
Lebanese PM announces resignation of government amid anger over Beirut blast
Lebanon’s Prime Minister announced his government’s resignation over anger fuelled by the deadly blast on August 4 that killed more than 200 and injured 6,000 others. The country was already in deep financial crisis...
Lebanon’s government collapses following Beirut explosion, blaming “endemic corruption” – BBC News
The entire Lebanese government has stood down following last Tuesday’s catastrophic explosion in Beirut. The prime minister said it was the result of endemic corruption which is “bigger than the state”...
Olympic medalist Nile Wilson speaks of “culture of abuse” in UK gymnastics – BBC News
The Olympic medalist Nile Wilson has condemned what he called a “culture of abuse” in British gymnastics. He said athletes are being treated “like pieces of meat”. The 24-year-old, who won bronze at Rio 2016, is the...
Thailand: The elephant rescuer of Chiang Mai | Global Ideas
Thailand’s work elephants often lead a miserable existence. Animal welfare activist Lek Chailert has set up a sanctuary for rescued elephants in northern Thailand. There the animals can enjoy their retirement.
Yemen: Heavy rains threaten Sanaa’s ancient homes
They have been called an “extraordinary masterpiece” of early Islamic architecture, but after years of disrepair, the ravages of war and now months of heavy rains the ancient mud brick houses of Yemen’s UNESCO-listed...