Mirren Gidda
Reporter
Mirren is a reporter for Newsweek Europe, based in London. Before joining Newsweek, Mirren was a journalism trainee at the BBC, focussing on world news. She has interned for Time, the Guardian, the Times and Prospect magazine.
Trump Removes Bannon From National Security Council
Trump's national security adviser HR McMaster is now in charge of the committee and added some new members.
The Issue: Why Volkswagen Cheated, Pets in War and the
Newsweek Europe editor Matt McAllester takes us inside this week's issue.
Killer of U.K. Soldier Suing Over Lost Teeth
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale murdered British soldier Lee Rigby in May 2013.
The Issue: China's Pollution and Syrian Doctors
Newsweek Europe editor Matt McAllester takes us through the new issue of the magazine.
Kurdish Forces Enter Sinjar in Bid to Retake Town From
Peshmerga forces, backed by U.S.-led airstrikes, are hoping to push out the militants
EU to Offer Aid to Africa in Hopes of Stalling
The bloc is struggling to cope with the continued arrivals from the Middle East
EU Criticizes Turkey Over Human Rights and Media
A long-awaited E.U. report accuses Turkey of "backsliding" on key democratic reforms
What the Tragedy in Lesbos Tells Us About Europe's
The Greek government simply cannot cope alone with the continued flood of refugees.
Kurdish Peshmerga Needs More Equipment From the West
Though the west is a vital ally to Kurdistan, more can be done.
ICC to Investigate Alleged War Crimes in South Ossetia
Fatou Bensouda believes that both Russia and Georgia may be responsible for war crimes
Iran's Death Toll in Hajj Stampede Almost Doubles
Iranian authorities have criticized Saudi Arabia's poor handling of the disaster.
Afghan Troops Launch Fightback to Reclaim City From
The Taliban captured Kunduz on Monday in one of their biggest gains since 2001.
Indian Prime Minister Modi Visits Facebook HQ
The Indian leader reportedly became visibly upset when he began speaking about his background at the event.
Saudi Hajj Disaster Death Toll Rises to 717
At least 300 are dead and 631 have been injured in this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
