Blogging – All Things In The Middle

Trump: Iran made 'big mistake' downing US drone June 20, 2019
The US president says Iran made a "big mistake", but found hard to believe it was intentional.
Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy June 19, 2019
The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
Chennai water: How India's sixth biggest city is coping with shortages June 20, 2019
Chennai, home to more than four million people, is relying on tankers to supply its water.
Gay refugees sent back to 'homophobic Kenya camp' June 20, 2019
The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.
Biden refuses to apologise for working with racist senators June 20, 2019
Amid a political firestorm, the top Democrat insists "there's not a racist bone in my body".
FBI arrests Syrian refugee for church bomb plot June 20, 2019
Prosecutors say the suspected plot against a Pittsburgh church was inspired by the IS terror group.
Russia to release whales from 'jail' in far east after outcry June 20, 2019
It comes after the "whale jail", where orcas and belugas were held, sparked an international outcry.
Faith in ruins: China's vanishing beards and mosques June 19, 2019
The BBC has found new evidence of the increasing control and suppression of Islam in China
MH17 crash: Malaysia PM Mahathir denounces murder charges June 20, 2019
Mahathir Mohamad criticises the charging of three Russians over the downing of the Malaysian plane.
EU faces tense talks over top jobs in Brussels June 20, 2019
There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.
Cassius' Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall June 20, 2019
Philippe Zdar, one half of French dance duo Cassius, dies on the eve of their new album's release.
Xi Jinping visits N Korea to boost China's ties with Kim June 20, 2019
It's the first Chinese state visit there in 14 years and comes after US nuclear talks stalled.