Articles By Anissa Haddadi

Mohammed Rashid, the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's former financial adviser, is being sought by the Palestinian Authority on suspicion of corruption and embezzlement

From Politics & Policy 5:16 pm

Hunt for Yasser Arafat’s 'Corrupt' Former Advisor Mohammed Rashid

The former financial adviser of the late Yasser Arafat is being sought abroad on suspicion of corruption and embezzlement.

Former Liberian President Taylor attends his trial at the Special Court for Sierra Leone

From Law 2:52 pm

Charles Taylor Blames ‘Western Conspiracy’ for His Downfall

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor stopped short of apologising for his role in Sierra Leone civil war, instead accusing prosecutors of paying and intimidating witnesses.

A young Zimbabwe girl sits amidst the rubble of her family's destroyed home in Porta Farm squatter camp

From Politics & Policy 1:05 pm

Zimbabwe MP Advocates Evicting People Who Support Homosexuality

A politician in Zimbabwe has called on traditional chiefs to expel 'people who support homosexuality' from their communities.

Members of the U.N. observer mission in Syria are seen between destroyed houses in Sermeen, near the northern city of Idlib,

From Politics & Policy 12:23 pm

Syria: UN Team Finds Refuge with Rebels and Patients are ‘Being Used as Weapons’ [VIDEO]

Violence continues in Syria, prompting a UN monitoring group to find shelter with a group of rebels while attacks on civilians and doctors are on-going.

Palestinians take part in a rally marking Nakba in Ramallah

From Politics & Policy May 15

Nakba Day: Thousands of Palestinians Demonstrate and Clash with IDF [SLIDESHOW]

Thousands of Palestinians have attended demonstrations to commemorate "Nakba day"

Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn

From Politics & Policy May 15

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Files $1m Countersuit Against NY Hotel Maid Nafitassou Diallo

Dominique Strauss-Kahn strikes back against assault allegations by filing $1m countersuit against New York City hotel maid.

Syrian soldiers, who have defected to join the Free Syrian Army, gather near their military armoured vehicle at Khalidiya in Homs

From Politics & Policy May 15

Syria: Russia Warns Against Rebel Training Camps in Kosovo, Opposition Angry at Arab League

Russia's ambassador to the United Nations has voiced concern over reports Syrian rebels are receiving military training in Kosovo.

Zimbabwean politician creates uproar by saying women should make themselves less attractive to men to curb spread of HIV/AIDS

From Politics & Policy May 15

Zimbabwe: Smelly, Shaven-Headed, Circumcised Women will Curb HIV/Aids, says Male Politician Morgan Femai

Zimbabwean politician creates uproar by saying women should make themselves less attractive to men to curb spread of HIV/AIDS.

France's newly-elected President Francois Hollande is awarded "Grand Maitre" in the Order of the Legion of Honour

From Politics & Policy May 15

Francois Hollande Sworn in as New French President

Francois Hollande takes helm as president after being sworn in at ceremony held at Elysee Palace.

Jacques Servier, head of pharmaceutical firm Servier, attends court in Nanterre, France

From Law May 14

French Health Scandal: Trial of Diabetes-Diet Drug Mediator Opens

The French trial opens over Mediator, a diabetes drug that was also used to lose weight and is suspected in the death of 500 people.