Pakistan bombings are an attack on everyday life
This morning's explosion near an anti-polio vaccination drive in Peshawar is the latest high-profile attack in Pakistan. The targets of the attacks may vary but the goal is always the…
Politics & Conflict
Dozens killed in Egypt clashes, and other stories – our morning round-up
Dozens of protesters killed as rival factions tear Cairo apart At least 51 people have died in clashes between opponents and supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, as rival…
Mission Accomplished? Syria, the antiwar movement, and the spirit of internationalism
The American peace movement have claimed a major victory following the US decision not to pursue military intervention in Syria. This is to be welcomed, but activists must not sidestep…
Bogus bomb detectors still in use in Iraq, and other stories – our morning round-up
Iraq still using bogus bomb detectors Bomb detectors with no scientific basis, sold by convicted British fraudster James McCormick, are still in use in Iraq, where 979 were killed by…
Come to daddy, says David Cameron: political language unmasked
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used today in the Conservative leader's conference speech.
Britain’s fear of being seen as a soft touch has led to inhumane asylum policies
Theresa May's immigration bill continues a worrying trend pursued by all political parties, writes Samira Shackle.
Islamist gunmen kill 40 in Nigeria college attack, and other stories – our morning round up
Gunmen kill students as they sleep in Nigerian college Militants thought to belong to the Islamist organisation Boko Haram killed around 40 male students on Sunday in an attack on…
Archbishop says Christians suffering mass martyrdom, and other stories – our morning round-up
Christians now suffering mass martyrdom, says Archbishop of Canterbury After a bomb attack on a church killed 85 in Peshawar, Pakistan, Justin Welby warns of the violence faced by Christians…
Ed Miliband goes for the informal approach: political language unmasked
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used yesterday in the Labour leader's conference speech.
Muslim Brotherhood banned in Egypt, and other stories – our morning round-up
Muslim Brotherhood banned by Egyptian court The Islamist party, which was overthrown by a coup earlier this year, will have its assets confiscated. (Guardian) Pope Francis excommunicates pro-gay marriage priest…