Brunei’s implementation of Shariah law, specifically the hudud law, has invited criticism from various quarters including Hollywood celebrities ranging from Elton John to George Clooney. These Hollywood superstars called for a boycott of Brunei-owned hotels.

David Isaac, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Britain told the Observer newspaper that the commission would be prepared to use its legal powers to protect the teaching of LGBT issues in the face of opposition from faith groups. “As a gay man who’s been very involved in the LGBT movement, I think identity politics have been hugely important historically, and it would be very easy to…

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President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says that Iran will not surrender to US pressure and will never abandon its goals even if it is attacked. (Aljazeera)