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Bahrain Built a Massive Cathedral, But Still Won't Rebuild Shia Mosques
The Cathedral of Mary Queen of Arabia is the first new cathedral to be built in the region in 60 years. Critics say Bahrain’s promotion of religious tolerance is excluding its Shia population.
Trump Tries to Present Himself as an International Dealmaker Before the Election
Experts say recent diplomatic wins in Sudan are timed to create an impression of high-level statecraft
A Young Arab Photographer Shows What the Middle East Is Really Like
Photographer Ali Al-Shehabi is trying to counter stereotypes of the Arab world.
Revealed: Britain Spent Thousands Training a Bahraini 'Monster' Cop
A Bahraini police officer who allegedly ordered the assault of top pro-democracy activists on a demonstration was trained in Belfast at taxpayers' expense.
Police in Dictatorships Are Still Getting British Training
Members of Durham Constabulary went on a trip to Bahrain and posed for pictures with an officer in charge of a police station in which torture is alleged to have taken place.
UK Spooks Involved in Controversial Police Training Scheme for Dictatorship
The government is refusing to disclose information about its training of the Bahraini police because security services are involved.
A Canadian Company Is Blocking LGBTQ Content for Censorious Regimes
Netsweeper is blocking content in 30 countries, according to a new report from Toronto-based research group Citizen Lab.
The News of Zealand: Tuesday 27 June
Police spend over 40 percent of their time on family violence, Todd Barclay is under investigation—again—and digging up Salvador Dali's body.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Attorneys general to sue President Trump over foreign payments, Puerto Rico opts for US statehood in disputed (non-binding) vote, Russian opposition leader detained ahead of Moscow rally, and more.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly bombing at Ariana Grande concert, Trump reportedly asked top intel officials to deny Russia links, three new lawsuits launched against FOX News, and more.