Turkey
Russia, Iran and Turkey seek deal on new Syria constitutional body
Middle East
December 18, 2018
Russia, Iran and Turkey seek deal on new Syria constitutional body
GENEVA (Reuters) – Russia, Iran and Turkey are close to agreement on composition of a Syrian constitutional committee that…
One of Khashoggi killers said ‘I know how to cut’ on audio, Erdogan says
Middle East
December 15, 2018
One of Khashoggi killers said ‘I know how to cut’ on audio, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – One of the killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was heard saying “I know how to…
Turkey will enter Syria’s Manbij if U.S. doesn’t remove YPG fighters, Erdogan says
Middle East
December 14, 2018
Turkey will enter Syria’s Manbij if U.S. doesn’t remove YPG fighters, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish forces will enter the Syrian town of Manbij if the United States does not remove…
Turkey train crash leaves 9 dead, dozens injured
Middle East
December 13, 2018
Turkey train crash leaves 9 dead, dozens injured
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass Thursday at…
Turkey says in talks with UN about Khashoggi investigation
Middle East
December 11, 2018
Turkey says in talks with UN about Khashoggi investigation
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is in talks with the United Nations regarding the investigation into the killing of prominent…
Interview: President of Cyprus on Sisi, gas deal, Turkey and Syria
Features/Interviews
December 10, 2018
Interview: President of Cyprus on Sisi, gas deal, Turkey and Syria
This edited interview of President Nicos Anastasiades, of the Republic of Cyprus, was originally authored by Gamaa Hamduillah and…
Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn
World
December 5, 2018
Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn
Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor in charge of the Russia election meddling probe, recommended Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s former…
Istanbul prosecutor seeks arrest of Saudi officials over Khashoggi killing
Middle East
December 5, 2018
Istanbul prosecutor seeks arrest of Saudi officials over Khashoggi killing
ANKARA (Reuters) – Istanbul’s chief prosecutor has filed warrants for the arrest of a top aide to Saudi Arabia’s…
Britain’s May urges Saudi accountability for Khashoggi killing
Middle East
December 1, 2018
Britain’s May urges Saudi accountability for Khashoggi killing
British Prime Minister Theresa May urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to hold those responsible for journalist Jamal…
Turkish court keeps Kurdish politician Demirtas in jail despite ECHR
Middle East
November 30, 2018
Turkish court keeps Kurdish politician Demirtas in jail despite ECHR
ANKARA (Reuters) – A Turkish court has ruled that the former leader of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition remain in prison,…