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Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
World
July 25, 2017
Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
European counterterrorism networks warned that the battleground losses of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) could lead to suicide bombers taking revenge…
Migrant deal with Turkey working well, says EU official
Middle East
July 25, 2017
Migrant deal with Turkey working well, says EU official
An EU deal with Turkey to stem the westward flow of migrants is working well, and day-to-day bilateral ties are…
Turkish journalists go on trial accused of waging ‘asymmetric war’
Middle East
July 24, 2017
Turkish journalists go on trial accused of waging ‘asymmetric war’
Seventeen employees of a Turkish opposition newspaper went on trial on Monday accused of supporting a terrorist group, a case…
Strong quake off Turkish and Greek coasts kills two, injures scores
Middle East
July 21, 2017
Strong quake off Turkish and Greek coasts kills two, injures scores
A powerful earthquake killed at least two people and injured dozens when it struck near major Turkish and Greek tourist…
Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial
Middle East
July 18, 2017
Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial
A court in Istanbul ordered six human rights activists, including Amnesty International’s Turkey director, formally arrested Tuesday pending a trial…
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Middle East
July 18, 2017
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Five German women are in custody following a military operation in the Iraqi city of Mosul. It is alleged that…
Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey
Middle East
July 16, 2017
Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey
The head of the European Union’s executive body says the EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey but is renewing warnings…
The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey
Middle East
July 15, 2017
The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey
The Latest on the first anniversary since Turkey quashed last summer’s coup attempt (all times local): 2 p.m. Turkey has…
Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel
Middle East
July 12, 2017
Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel
Turkey issued detention warrants on Wednesday for 34 former personnel of the state-owned broadcaster TRT in an investigation targeting supporters…
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Middle East
July 11, 2017
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the US-led military coalition…