Merry Wanderer of the Night [02/07/16] 

  • Iraq: IS militants destroy ancient Hatra in northern Iraq

    Islamic State (IS) militants have destroyed ancient remains of the 2,000-year-old city of Hatra in northern Iraq, the tourism and antiquities ministry says.Iraqi children run in front of a temple in the historic city of Hatra [Credit: Reuters]An official said the ministry had received reports from its employees in the northern cit…

  • Southern Europe: Britain urged to begin talks on Parthenon marbles

    The British Government is refusing to negotiate with Greece about the return of the so-called Elgin Marbles despite a request to do so from the United Nations, a decision that could prompt Athens to begin legal action for the first time.Athens prepares legal action over the UK's 'grubby' refusal to negotiate[Credit: Independent] B…