By Carl Hislop Carl Hislop, originally from London, UK has worked as a professional politics correspondent in the EU since 2001 having written for some of the world’s most prestigious publications C.Hislop is now a full time reporter for Al-Sahawat Times based in Paris, France. French Election | French MP…
By Max Samules Rejoice as far right Le Pen is defeated but what does Macron victory mean Emmanuel Macron has pulled off one of the most spectacular political bets in French history, winning power without any mainstream party behind him at the age of 39 and without ever having held…
By Malik Shahid Half of European citizens no longer believe democracy is the way forwards Only around half of young Europeans think of democracy as the best form of government, a new survey has found, while three-quarters see the EU as more of an economic pact rather than a group…
By Zakiya Afzani Marine Le Pen steps down as face of far-right France The party leader of Frances far-right National Front, Marine Le Pen last night came second in the first round of the French Presidential election, putting her through to the final run-off next week Al-Sahawat Times | Global…
By Zakiya Afzani White House security advisor fired for giving evidence against Trump The House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat says a request by the fired US national security adviser for immunity to testify to the panel is “momentous”. Representative Adam Schiff said they were interested in hearing Michael Flynn’s…
By Osman Badil Woman who voted for Trump on immigration, shocked when her illegal husband is arrested and deported The husband of a woman who voted for Trump in the US presidential election is set to be deported. Mexican-born Roberto Beristain had been living in the States illegally for…
By Fatima Al-Said Former British PM David Cameron and douzens of his MPs are under police investigation over the 2015 General Election The British Conservative party has already been fined £70’000 as a party after the Electoral Commission found “significant” errors in the accuracy of the party’s spending returns for…
By Zakiya Afzani The intense friction between Turkey and the tiny European nation of the Netherlands reaches boiling point with diplomats escorted to the boarders Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned the Netherlands it will “pay the price” for harming ties after two of his official ministers were barred….
By Sharafat Al-Basra Beloved ‘GG’ is considering his return to parliament George Galloway is said to be preparing for a parliamentary comeback in the highly contested Gorton byelection. The former Labour MP and current Respect Party politician says that he is “considering standing” with signs that he has been…
By Fahina Salaam President Trump has been called to back up his claims that Obama tapped his phones Republican Senator Ben Sasse said Trump’s comments were “serious” and he should explain the alleged wire-tapping and how he came to know about it. The Republican president has supplied no details to…
