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Turkish police officers escort televangelist and leader of a sect, Adnan Oktar, as he is detained on fraud charges in Istanbul. Dogan News Agency
Turkey arrests devisive televangelist 'cult' leader Adnan Oktar

The controversial figure, known for his glamorous female followers known as 'kittens' and 'sex cult', said that his arrest was a 'conspiracy by the British deep state'

WorldJuly 11, 2018
People walk in front of the poster of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan which reads, 'Thank you Istanbul' at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, 26 June 2018. Turkish Electoral Commission on 26 June announced Mr Erdogan had won the presidential elections. Sedat Suna / EPA
Erdogan perfects electioneering at the expense of democracy

The incumbent president declared Turkish elections an example for the world – and what an example they were

CommentJune 27, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan greet supporters at the AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey June 25, 2018. Adem Altan / AFP
Who is Emine Erdogan, Turkey’s first lady?

Sunday's landmark vote cemented her place at the forefront of Turkish political life

June 25, 2018
People walk past a poster for Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Turkey, June 25, 2018. The poster reads: 'Our people won, Turkey won, Thank you istanbul'. Osman Orsal / Reuters Photo
Turkey elections: Erdogan wins, but what next?

He will return as president but a much changed Turkey faces myriad challenges

WorldJune 25, 2018
Turkish president and ruling Justice and Development Party leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Sanliurfa on June 20, 2018, four days before the country held presidential and parliamentary elections. Presidential Press Service via AP
Suruc: the small border town with a big electoral impact

The Kurdish majority area has seen high tensions as the AKP and HDP battle for dominance

WorldJune 24, 2018
Twenty-four hours after Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed announced a Dh50 billion stimulus for Abu Dhabi, the Executive Council met to begin implementing the plans. AP Photo / Andrew Harnik
Abu Dhabi Executive Council set Dh50bn stimulus package in motion

New plans to transform business and boost growth in the emirate put into motion just 24 hours after they were announced

UAEJune 07, 2018
Human development is difficult without furthering the rights of women, but in many places in the world they still face fewer opportunities on the job market, gender discrimination, social restrictions or restrictions imposed by family and weak participation in political life. Jaime Puebla / The National
UAE ranks highest for gender equality in GCC: report

The report revealed that women’s education at rates exceeded those of men

UAEJune 05, 2018
Councillor Magid Magid, in his now famous pose after inauguration as Sheffield's Lord Mayor Photos Chris Saunders
Sheffield's first Muslim Lord Mayor: 'politics should never be joyless'

Somali refugee Magid Magid on overcoming Islamophobia and racism

WorldMay 30, 2018
The Fitbit Versa offers the features of a high-end smartwatch without the high price tag, while the Ionic is ideal for those with an active lifestyle. Courtesy Fitbit
Fitbit smartwatches: how do the Versa and the Ionic stack up?

We test-drive two smartwatches launched by Fitbit to see how the gadgets adapt to their lifestyles

WellbeingMay 16, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the Justice and Development Party's parliamentary group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara, on April 24, 2018. Adem Altan / AFP
Can Erdogan be beaten in Turkey's presidential elections?

The odds are stacked in the Turkish president's favour but that doesn't rule out an upset

EuropeApril 26, 2018
A dumpster at a UAE overflows with rubbish.
Half kilo of waste generated on average trip to a Dubai mall

Shoppers also consumed over 500 kWh of energy per sqm and used almost 11 litres of water per visitor, highlighting need for better energy and waste management

UAEApril 04, 2018
The aunt of Mina Basaran. AFP
Emotions run high at funerals of Sharjah-Istanbul plane crash victims

Mina Basaran, her seven friends and three crew were killed following a hen party trip to Dubai when their flight crashed in Iran

UAEMarch 15, 2018
Mina Basaran was in the UAE with seven friends to celebrate her hen party. Instagram @minabasaran
Who was Mina Basaran, the bride whose private plane crashed?

The daughter of a top businessman and her seven friends died along with three crew members when a private plane crashed on Sunday

UAEMarch 15, 2018
People attend a protest as a part of the #MeToo movement on the International Women's Day in Seoul, South Korea. Kim Hong-Ji / Reuters
International Women's Day 2018 encourages us to #PressforProgress

The aim of this year's IWD theme is to galvanise collective action to further advance the progress already set in motion

UAEMarch 08, 2018
A cyclist tackles the early morning fog. Victor Besa / The National
More dense fog causes second day of travel disruptions

Further traffic and flight delays hit the UAE as thick fog returns, but the NCM said they did not expect further problems in Abu Dhabi or Dubai over night

UAEJanuary 16, 2018
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