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Al-Sabah, Nawal win Arab Woman Award 2017

Kuwait - Muslimchronicle

Kuwait's Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Ali Al Sabah and veteran singer Nawal have won the Arab Woman Award 2017. During a ceremony held in London Thursday evening by the Arab Women Organization (AWO), an intergovernmental specialized agency affiliated to the League of Arab States, Sheikha Intisar was offered the prize for her non-profiting initiative "Alnowair" for disseminating positive thinking. TheRead more

UK, France agree new border security treaty

SANDHURST - Muslimchronicle

Britain and France on Thursday signed a new treaty to boost border security after a request by French President Emmanuel Macron, concerned at the number of migrants in Calais trying to reach British shores. The two sides agreed on the "signature of a new treaty to strengthen the management of our shared border," according to a joint statement following aRead more

Macron's tapestry gesture risks rousing

Paris - Muslimchronicle

In a gesture of abiding friendship, or perhaps a subtle act of diplomatic trolling, French President Emmanuel Macron will offer to loan Britain the famed Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the French conquest of England, during his visit to the UK on Thursday. The 40-year-old French leader likes to accompany his diplomacy with symbolic moves and gifts as he sets about trying to restore France'sRead more

France says Bayeux Tapestry loan to Britain 'not before 2020'

Paris - Muslimchronicle

The French presidency said Wednesday that it was in talks to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, but that the 11th-century embroidery would not be transferred before 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce the proposed loan of the tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, during a visit to Britain on Thursday. source: AFPRead more

Anthony Joshua laughs off Parker's 'king of steroids' taunt

London - Muslimchronicle

Britain's Anthony Joshua dismissed a claim by New Zealand's Joseph Parker he is the "king of steroids" ahead of their world heavyweight title unification bout. The two boxers will meet in Cardiff on March 31, with Joshua, a London 2012 Olympic gold medallist, looking to add Parker's World Boxing Organisation title to the World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation andRead more

France will never allow another 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais: Macron

Calais - Muslimchronicle

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday vowed that France will not allow another migrant camp like the infamous "Jungle" to spring up in the port of Calais. "In no case will we allow another Jungle here," he said in a speech in the northern city, as his government puts pressure on Britain to contribute more to dealing with migrants seeking toRead more

Facebook joins Europol talks to fight Islamist propaganda

The Hague - muslimchronicle

Facebook took part this week in key talks with European police agencies on how to stop and eliminate violent and terror-related Islamic jihadist posts, in an evolving battle against such propaganda. Representatives from the giant social network travelled to The Hague for Thursday's unprecedented talks at Europol's headquarters in the city, officials said Friday. They were also joined by Instagram officialsRead more

Brexit could cost nearly 500,000 UK jobs

London - Muslimchronicle

Britain’s exit from the European Union could cost the UK almost 500,000 jobs and nearly 50 billion pounds ($68 billion) in investment by 2030, according to a study commissioned by the mayor of London. In a worst-case scenario, Britain would lose 482,000 jobs and 46.7 billion pounds ($62.9 billion) in investments in the next 12 years, according to research publishedRead more

Ecuador seeks mediator to resolve 'untenable' Assange standoff: minister

Quito - Muslimchronicle

Ecuador is seeking a "third country or a personality" to mediate a final settlement with Britain to resolve the future of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the foreign minister said Tuesday. Foreign Minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa said the South American country was "considering and exploring the possibility of mediation" to end the "untenable" five-year impasse. Assange moved into Ecuador's embassy inRead more