EgyptAir flight MS804 from Paris to Cairo disappears from radar
An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo has disappeared from radar with 66 people on board, the airline says.
The Airbus A320 went missing over the eastern Mediterranean, soon after entering Egyptian airspace.
The Egyptian military has denied a report from EgyptAir that a distress signal was sent by the plane.
There were 56 passengers - including three children - seven crew members and three security personnel on board Flight MS804, the airline said.
The airline said the passengers included 30 Egyptians, 15 French citizens, one Briton, two Iraqis, as well as people from Canada, Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, Chad and Portugal.
Both the Greek and Egyptian armed forces are involved in the search for the plane. France says it is sending boats and planes to help in the operation.
Human traffickers 'using migration crisis' to force more people into slavery
EU report warns that children have become preferred target for criminal gangs amid concern over thousands of minors disappearing from official view
Criminal gangs are taking advantage of Europe’s migration crisis to force more people into sex work and other types of slavery, according to an EU report on human trafficking.
Children have become a preferred target for traffickers, the report warns, amid growing concern over the fate of unaccompanied child refugees who have disappeared from official view since arriving in Europe.
Almost 96,000 unaccompanied children claimed asylum in Europe in 2015, about one-fifth of the total number of child refugees. But at least 10,000 unaccompanied children have dropped off the radar of official agencies since arriving in Europe, the EU police agency reported in January. German authorities reported earlier this year that 4,700 children had been lost to officials, while up to 10 children a week are reported missing in Sweden.
We need to acknowledge the link between joining Isis and supporting an Islamic state
There is no suggestion that there is a direct progression from political Islamist aspirations of an Islamic state to jihadi violence like that of Isis, but there is overlap that we cannot shy away fromMubaraz Ahmed
David Cameron’s apology to a London imam who he had wrongly described in the House of Commons as supporting Isis has been celebrated in some quarters. Less attention, however, was given to the fact that the Prime Minister clarified that Suliman Gani was actually reported to be in support of an Islamic state, rather than the Islamic State, or Isis.
The shrill accusations of extremism that were thrown around in the run up to the London mayoral elections were a step backwards in our efforts to understand the dangerous global ideology behind groups like Isis. More useful is to try and understand why Gani shares the main objective of creating an Islamic state, but differs with Isis and others on how to achieve it.
Anti-Maduro protesters clash with police in Venezuela
Latest update : 2016-05-19
Police in riot gear clashed with thousands of protesters trying to reach the headquarters of Venezuela's electoral body Wednesday to demand a referendum to recall unpopular President Nicolas Maduro.
The anti-government protest was the third in a week, and came days after the socialist president declared a state of emergency in the economically struggling country. He gave himself decree powers for 60 days.
Thousands of people turned out for the march in downtown Caracas, but police blocked the route. A small group tried to break through and was turned back by tear gas.
On Tuesday, opposition leader Henrique Capriles called on the country to reject the extra powers granted Maduro.
These women stayed in abusive marriages because Pakistan failed them
When domestic abuse is discussed on TV and in drawing rooms, people often ask: why didn't she leave her violent husband?
LUAVUT ZAHID
Dania endured violent beatings during her pregnancies. But leaving was not an option; she was sent back to live with her tormentor
In the six years Dania has been married, she has spent four-and-a-half at her mother’s house. Her children were born here after all — though their father never witnessed the births.
“He began hitting me as soon as I was married,” she says. “Even when I was pregnant with my first daughter.”
Each incident resulted in the same play of events: Dania would rush to her mother’s house, only to end up going back — sometimes of her own accord but often on the persistence of her community and its elders.
Musicians raise their voices in song to help children in Gaza
COMING TOGETHER
Proceeds from the album ‘2 Unite All’ will support humanitarian relief for Palestinians. The album, featuring the likes of Roger Waters and Peter Gabriel, has themes of unity, forgiveness, and starting over.
“Open up your heart and mind and just listen,” singer Philip Lawrence crooned against a gentle piano accompaniment before slipping into a falsetto sigh during a performance at Los Angeles nightspot The Study late last month.
Lawrence – part of Bruno Mars’ songwriting trio The Smeezingtons – has helped pen hits such as Flo Rida’s “Right Round” and Snoop Dogg’s “Young, Wild, and Free.” Rather than encouraging people to tear up the dance floor or smoke weed, the singer-songwriter hopes his new tune, “Begin Again,” will inspire peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Lawrence’s song is one of 30 original compositions on the benefit album “2 Unite All,” which was released last month. The album enlists legendary talents like Roger Waters and Peter Gabriel to deliver music with themes of unity, forgiveness, and starting over. The event at The Study also included performances from other artists on the album, including Iranian Sufi singer Sussan Deyhim, composer and Flamenco guitarist Fritz Heede, and organist Christoph Bull, showcasing the wide range of musical styles on “2 Unite All.”
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