Not much is known about Awad, 65, but Ankara hopes her capture will lead to a wealth of intelligence about the militant group. She is currently being questioned by authorities. ### “This kind of thing is an intelligence gold mine. What she knows about ISIS can significantly expand our understanding of the group and help […]
Read MoreInjecting the gas is part of the process to enrich uranium, which could ultimately be used to develop a nuclear weapon, though Iran has repeatedly denied it has any ambitions of building a bomb. ### The move marks a significant break from the terms of the 2015 accord, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of […]
Read MoreThe distinctive shape of the US-made Oshkosh armored vehicle stands out in the early morning darkness, a piece of military hardware that is currently at the heart of a standoff between some American lawmakers and President Donald Trump’s administration. ### Aden is controlled by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, whose main partners are continuing to […]
Read MoreErdogan didn’t name the woman, and Baghdadi, who died during a US raid on his compound in northern Syria late last month, was believed to have had several wives. ### “The US said that Baghdadi killed himself in a tunnel and started a serious PR campaign. We captured his wife but we didn’t make a […]
Read MoreThe newest it-bag to hit the shelves is the Belen Echandia. Spoiled for choice as we are, new brands on the market have to have that certain je-ne-sais-quoi to stand out from the rest. With its top quality tailoring, name-stamped metal zip tags and ultra soft leather available in every imaginable colour, the Belen Echandia […]
Read MoreThe women that brought you the delights of Coco Ribbon, the London luxury lifestyle shop, are now pushing the envelope with a new shop and additional services. Alison Hample and Sophie Threapleton, founders of Coco Ribbon, are now offering the services of artist friends to decorate your homes. Nikki de Falco, creative director on the […]
Read MoreRumours were circling in the city on Friday that another major British retailer was about to go bankrupt as conditions on the high street continued to deteriorate. A number of companies are due to make Christmas trading statements this week and several of them are expected to confirm that the consumer slowdown is biting hard. […]
Read MoreIt’s officially spring and we all know what that means. New outfits and new, flirty shoes are just waiting to be worn. This season’s shoes are inpired by the groovy 70s and the roaring 20s. Bertie is offering 70s style clogs and T-bar dance shoes in gold, silver and black. Secondhand shops usually have a […]
Read MoreSales in push-up bras are dramatically declining as British women turn to a more natural silhouette that matches the current Boho and Victorian styles. These are the new findings from TNS FashionTrak. Sales in push-up bras have dropped 10 per cent year-on-year, while the sale of non-push-up under wire bras has climbed 5 percent. Sales […]
Read MoreMassimo Gatti is to sell his cashmere business, Orwell, to fashion group Mariella Burani. According to just-style.com, the Italian entrepreneur has signed a letter of intent concerning the sale. In turn, Gatti will buy a stake in Mariella Burani through his financial business, Sunrise. Italian designer, Olmes Carretti, recently joined Orwell as creative director of […]
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