Rafat Hariri has cheated death many times. He has been shot at, witnessed explosions and lost several friends. Having felt … More
Author: katiemcque84
I'm an journalist, based in Dubai.
New Internationalist: Exclusive – Inside Diego Garcia, America’s highly secretive military base
WEB EXCLUSIVE A two year investigation reveals the US military’s poor treatment of contract workers on the controversial island. Katie … More
The Guardian: Conflict of interest concerns over EDF’s Hinkley nuclear project approval
Nuclear experts receiving EDF pensions were involved in the official safety review of the company’s planned Hinkley Point C plant … More
New Internationalist: New US embassy in Jerusalem provokes Nakba tensions
14 May 2018 ‘They are choosing this time to remind Palestinians that we control you,’ Palestinians tell Katie McQue Hebron is a … More
New Internationalist: Zanzibar shows how tourism spreads HIV globally
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The tourism sector increases workers’ vulnerability to AIDS. Katie McQue reports. Cheap heroin – sold for as little as $3 … More
The Guardian: Department of Energy admits arithmetic gaffe in legislation draft
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has admitted to an embarrassing gaffe in key legislation before parliament and … More
The Guardian: EDF in line for £800m windfall from subsidy scheme to keep lights on
EDF, which operates most of Britain’s nuclear power stations, could be in line for an £800m windfall via a loophole … More
