Turkey: German gay film festival banned in Ankara
The organisers Pink Life QueerFest Four had planned to screen four films at cinemas on 16 and 17 November. They said the decision “deprives us…
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Large-scale military exercises start in Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces will conduct Command-Staff War Games (CSWG) on November 16 within the operational training of troops, the country’s Defense Ministry reported. Strategic,…
Dubai’s economy records growth in Q3 2017
Dubai’s economy has continued to grow despite the challenges posed by regional and global economic conditions, according to government statistics. Dubai’s non-oil sector foreign trade…
Israel fears Syria buffer will put Iran close to frontier
JERUSALEM – A map included in a preliminary agreement that seeks to establish buffer zones in southwest Syria indicates that Iran-backed forces could deploy within…
Iraq War security contractor now protecting buildings in SF
A Virginia company best known for providing security in Iraq has won a $116.3 million contract to protect federal buildings in San Francisco and elsewhere…
Mehriban Aliyeva: The territorial integrity of Azerbaijan must be restored
“Since Azerbaijan had gained its independence in 1991, we immediately faced big political, economic and humanitarian challenges that posed a real threat to our existence…
UAE a perfect global model of tolerance
As the world marks the International Day for Tolerance on Thursday, one nation stands apart as a glorious example for unity in diversity and a…
Iran, Turkey have own plans for Iraq’s strategic Sinjar
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — Sinjar, Iraq, is shaping up to be the essential gem in someone’s crown, but there are several contenders. Turkey, Iran and the…
Egypt tries to avoid a fight as allies escalate against Iran
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt faces high expectations from Saudi Arabia and its other Gulf Arab benefactors that it will have their back as tensions rise…
Turkey’s President Erdogan to meet Qatar’s Emir
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Doha to hold talks with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During his visit, Erdogan will…