Merkel: German-Turkish relations at a ‘very complicated phase’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Aug. 29 that the relationship between Berlin and Ankara was at “a very complicated phase.” Merkel said Germany would like better relations with…
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UN Secretary-General on 3-day visit to Israel and Palestine
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories to discuss ways to revive the peace process. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric says Guterres arrived…
Man sends money home from UAE, wins Dh1 million
He had made a remittance of Dh 3,677 to his wife back home. Al Dizon Bansil, a Filipino based in Sharjah, has been announced as…
Hotel in Mecca evacuated after fire
A hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, where two million Muslims will perform the annual hajj pilgrimage, was evacuated Monday after a fire…
Over 200 IS militants killed in Russian airstrike
Russia’s air force has destroyed a large column of Islamic State fighters on their way to the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor, killing over 200…
Fire breaks out at Greek consulate building in Istanbul
A fire broke out on Aug. 18 at the Greek consulate building in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Doğan News Agency has reported. Several firefighters…
ISIL claims responsibility for Barcelona attack
Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terror operation on Friday after a suspected Islamist militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people before fleeing,…
Iran’s supreme leader mocks US on Twitter
Iran’s supreme leader was the latest to join the international criticism of race-related violence in the United States with a mocking tweet on Wednesday. Ayatollah…
Turkey’s fleet commander resigns from his post
Fleet Commander Adm. Veysel Kösele has resigned from his post, Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın said on Aug. 17. “Just a while ago, I spoke with…
Merkel is ‘harming EU credibility’, says Turkey’s EU minister
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s EU minister said on Thursday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about halting the expansion of a customs union between Ankara…