Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. But as allied countries commemorate what they call the ‘Great War’, Assed Baig reports, many of the soldiers that fought for Britain have long been ignored. #WorldWarOne #WWI
Read the original article published in TRT World on 9 November 2018
Roy Celarie worked over 50 hours a week to support himself while also studying for an undergraduate and a masters degree.
Britain’s elite universities are being accused of not doing enough to offer black students from underprivileged backgrounds a place.
One British member of parliament has even accused them of “social apartheid”.
But, Roy Celarie, a black student, who has been raised in one of the poorest parts of London, did manage to land in what is considered the university for the elites – Oxford.
“If you had told me 15 years ago that I’d be coming to Oxford I probably wouldn’t believe it, so it’s nice I’ve actually managed to fulfill my dream,” said Celerie.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 28 October 2018
New rules in London mean all taxis must be zero emissions by 2032. The first batch are already on the road. TRT World’s Assed Baig takes a ride in one of the British capitals new hybrid taxis. #London #Electrictaxi #Nexus
Read the original article published in TRT World on 4 October 2018
Imran Khan spent many years playing cricket in Britain, and his first marriage was to a British woman. Nexus’s Assed Baig went to East London – where there is a big Pakistani community – to find out whether his charm and charisma are remembered on the streets of the British capital.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 2 August 2018
Footballer Mesut Ozil’s recent decision to quit the German national team citing racism is still dominating headlines in Germany.
The German-born Turk’s statements have led to a nationwide debate on identity.
TRT World‘s Assed Baig reports that for many German-Turks. their sense of belonging is an issue.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 28 July 2018
Mesut Ozil’s shock resignation from the German football team – citing racism – has triggered both praise and criticism. But it’s also got people talking about inclusivity in sport. Assed Baig hit the streets of Berlin to find out what people are saying. Assed Baig went to Berlin to report on the politics of race, in a sport that’s gotten ugly.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 25 July 2018
Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee the war in their country. Many have taken the dangerous trip to Europe, but even if they do make it there’s no guarantee of a prosperous life. However, one Syrian chef is finding life is on the up, in the U.K.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 20 July 2018
Poland’s government has brought in a new law that could force upto forty percent of senior judges to retire early. Demonstrators took to the streets in several cities to protest against the reforms. The European Union has also raised objections.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 4 July 2018
Austrian politicians have recently criticised Turks there who voted for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the recent Turkish elections. It’s just one of several issues which some Turks say is making life increasingly uncomfortable in Austria.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 30 June 2018
Austria is staging its largest ever military exercise along its border with Slovenia, at a time when the European Union is divided over the issue of migration. This year, 43- thousand people arrived in the EU by crossing the Mediterranean, and more than one-thousand have died trying to make the crossing. Assed Baig has this report from the Austria-Slovenia border.
Read the original article published in TRT World on 26 June 2018