Mafia This article is more than 2 months oldMore than 200 people convicted in Italian mafia ‘maxi trial’This article is more than 2 months oldSpecially built courtroom in Calabria heard evidence of ruthless tactics of ’Ndrangheta crime syndicate
An Italian court has convicted and sentenced more than 200 people of crimes including criminal association, extortion and bribery in what has been described as Italy’s largest mafia trial in three decades. Read More...
Morocco holidaysThe seaside city of Essaouira has a wide array of stylish accommodation from which to enjoy its ancient ramparts, delicious seafood and bohemian vibe. And thanks to a new easyJet flight, it’s now a feasible weekend getaway
Why Essaouira now makes an ideal short break
Dar LioubaDown a narrow alleyway in the heart of the old city, an imposing wooden door leads into an unexpectedly airy, light-filled space. Read More...
Torture This article is more than 14 years oldTortured with pliers: fingernail evidence and the British linkThis article is more than 14 years oldUK officials who questioned him in Pakistan saw injuries, says man jailed for terrorismLike many other young men detained by Pakistan's notorious ISI agency during a British counter-terrorism investigation, Rangzieb Ahmed had a harrowing story to tell about how he was questioned by a pair of intelligence officers from the UK after suffering appalling torture at the hands of the Pakistanis. Read More...
