Police officers could soon be wearing the burka in the Midlands
About 1,100 new vacancies have been advertised by West Midlands Police and around 800 of the posts will be police officers. The force has already recruited some women wanting to wear a hijab, a headscarf which only covers the head and neck.
US Defense Secretary Slams Russia for 'Eroding International Order'
He was responding in a BBC radio interview to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments earlier this week that a joint U.S. When the war against the Islamic State is over, "collectively we will remember who failed to show up for the fight".
AirAsiaX pilot accidentally flew to Melbourne instead of Malaysia
The ATSB report said the error was not spotted by the first officer when cross checking the flight management and guidance system entries.
Samsung trips on quality control in rush to pip Apple
Samsung did issue a global recall of its product on reports that the smartphone battery explodes and catches fire. A majority of consumers think Samsung is dealing with the Galaxy Note 7 recall in an efficient manner.
China blames United States, journalists for Obama airport fiasco
Donald Trump has a somewhat hypnotizing obsession with China, and an incident at the G-20 economic summit in Hangzhou has set him off on his latest rant.
EpiPen maker Mylan probed by NY attorney general
The drugmaker has announced it will launch a generic version that will cost $300 in the next several weeks. The price has grown to $608 for a two-pack, up more than 500 percent since 2007.
Canadian auto workers pick General Motors as strike target
FCA does not want a strike to disrupt production of the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan that is built exclusively in Windsor, Ont. The Oshawa plant employs 2,400 hourly workers and builds the Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac XTS and Buick Regal.
Elderson Echiejile: Super Eagles defender impressed with Gernot Rohr
Rohr had used the encounter as a test match for the Super Eagles' 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Zambia on October 3. Only the top team will qualify from the group.
Victim's letter to resonate long after Turner's release
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The young woman who was sexually assaulted by Brock Turner nearly didn't go out the night of the rape. She also voiced support for a pending legislative bill that would mandate prison for Turner's crimes.
Turkish airstrikes kill 20 in Syria
There was no comment from USA officials about the escalation of fighting between the two sides-both of which are US allies. The Kurdish-led forces "must pull back to the east of the Euphrates".
United Nations urged to take action on Syria's chemical attacks
Ambassador Samantha Power called the report assigning blame a "landmark", and said those behind such an attack must "pay a price". He had vowed to surrender all lethal toxins and nerve agents as they are banned under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
MTV VMAs: Beyoncé steals the show with fiery performance
Over the course of the evening, Rihanna made many fashion statements before closing the night with Drake onstage. Drake professed his love to RiRi, saying he's been "in love" with her since he was 22 years old.
Ousted President Dilma Rousseff blasts process, talks about future
The official says the agreement will benefit sectors accounting for up to 58 percent of Brazil's GDP. Brazil is a founding member of the "BRICS" group of five major emerging economies.
Earlier, Twitter accounts for Apple Music, Apple News , and its support service among others live blogged events on their website. After launching in April 2015, the Apple Watch is due an update - and those in the know believe that will happen next week.
Nick Cave Releases New Song & Video, "Jesus Alone"
No other tracks will be shared from the album before the screening in cinemas next week. The first piece of music taken from the forthcoming album Skeleton Tree .