Britain and France escalate war of words after dozens drown in Channel tragedy
www.cnn.com British and French leaders have ramped up a war of words over dangerous crossings of the English Channel after at least 27 people died making the sea journey Wednesday, bringing to a head simmering tensions in the migration crisis.… Read More
The West’s leaders agree that democracy is under attack. How they can defend it is less obvious
www.cnn.com Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s willful manipulation of migrants, enabling their easy passage to and through his country toward the border of the European Union, is a classic assault on democracy by an autocrat who knows that any attempt to fight back risks undermining the bloc’s sacred values.… Read More
Dramatic scenes unfold at the Poland-Belarus border after weeks of tension
www.cnn.com Dramatic scenes unfold at the Poland-Belarus border after weeks of tension… Read More
Belarus-Poland border crisis traps thousands in 'catastrophic' conditions
www.cnn.com Belarus-Poland border crisis traps thousands in 'catastrophic' conditions… Read More
Belarus-Poland border crisis deepens with thousands trapped in dire conditions
www.cnn.com Belarus-Poland border crisis deepens with thousands trapped in dire conditions… Read More
The US and Europe have finally reconnected, but they’re moving in different directions on Covid-19
www.cnn.com The US and Europe are moving in different directions on Covid-19… Read More
96-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect who absconded last month now goes on trial
www.cnn.com The trial of a 96-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary has finally began in Germany, weeks after she went on the run just before she was due in court.… Read More
Lauded Spanish female crime writer revealed to be three men
www.cnn.com Spain’s literary world has been thrown into chaos after a coveted book prize was awarded to “Carmen Mola” — an acclaimed female thriller writer who turned out to be the pseudonym of three men.… Read More
Suspect charged after 5 killed in bow and arrow attack in Norway, police say
www.cnn.com Several people have been killed and others were injured by an attacker in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg, a press officer for local police told CNN on Wednesday.… Read More
Czech President in intensive care after holding talks on dramatic election
www.cnn.com Czech President Miloš Zeman was in intensive care on Sunday, shortly after holding talks with the country’s populist prime minister whose leadership hangs in the balance following a dramatic election.… Read More
About Me
Hello ! I am Richard Y. Lim
Upon migration to Medina, the direction of the Qibla continued to be Jerusalem, although it was then physically impossible for one to also face the Ka’ba, as Medina is north of Makkah.
