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Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkey keeps businessman in jail despite European court release call

Kavala, who faces life in jail if convicted, denies the allegations. Fifteen other defendants are on trial along with Kavala, who is currently the only one in jail

Dec 24, 2019

By Reuters

Washington's sanctions prove unreliability: Russian FM

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a 738 billion USD defence bill, which includes controversial provisions calling for sanctions against Russia and Turkey

Dec 23, 2019

By IANS

2 dead, over 65,000 affected by heavy rains in Sri Lanka

Over 17,000 people were evacuated to safer shelters while over 1,500 houses were partially or fully damaged in over 13 districts

Dec 23, 2019

By IANS

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Scuffles break out as protesters invade Paris' Gare de Lyon station

Protesters let off flares and fireworks, releasing smoke that drifted down into the station concourse

Dec 23, 2019

By Reuters

Christianity Today's editor reiterates Trump bashing saying he is 'unfit to lead' US

As majority of white evangelists rally behind Trump, Christianity Today's editor appeared on CBS's 'Face the Nation' and explained his criticism of the President

Dec 23, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Egypt reinstates Information Ministry in cabinet portfolio reshuffle

Osama Haikal, who served as information minister from 2011 to 2012, will return as Ministry of State for Information Affairs

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Clashes as police try to clear Hong Kong protesters after Uighur support rally

A mixed crowd of young and elderly people, dressed in black and wearing masks to shield their identities, held up signs reading 'Free Uyghur, Free Hong Kong'

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, says inside report of Vatican

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, 92, who was secretary of state under John Paul, was for years one of the Legionaires' biggest protectors in the Vatican

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

More freedom, but predictable outcome: Uzbekistan votes for new parliament

The election is the first in the nation of 33 million since Mirziyoyev took power in late 2016 following the death of strongman Islam Karimov

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Politicians must have bigger say in naming Bank of Italy chief: 5-Star

Under the current system, the appointment of the governor is the responsibility of the government, the Bank of Italy's board of directors and Italy's President

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

China should step up regulation of artificial intelligence in finance, think tank says

Zhang also suggested the government brings together the data platforms of each financial regulatory body to better monitor potential risk and act quickly as problems arise

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

At least 25,000 people fled Syria's Idlib for Turkey over two days: media

Turkey currently hosts some 3.7 million Syrian refugees, the largest refugee population in the world, and fears another wave from the Idlib region

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Hong Kong fans boo national anthem ahead of soccer match with China

After the game ended, the Hong Kong fans sang "Glory to Hong Kong," a song that has become a rallying cry for democracy

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

EU-UK trade deal cannot allow 'race to the bottom': EU's Barnier

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday there would be no alignment with EU rules under the terms of a trade deal he wants to strike with the bloc next year

Dec 21, 2019

By Reuters

Trump officially launches US Space Force

The launch of the US Space Force, which is a new military service in more than 70 years, will be funded by an initial $40 million for its first year

Dec 21, 2019

By IANS

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