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Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Syria’s northwestern Idlib region — crammed with civilians and rebels close to Turkey — needs Russia’s “moderating manner,” Chancellor Angela…
Rouhani: Iran citizens ‘lost faith in Islamic republic’
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Rouhani: Iran citizens ‘lost faith in Islamic republic’
The Iranian president has been summoned before parliament for the first time since he assumed office in 2013. Under pressure…
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims
Middle East
August 27, 2018
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims
Saad Erhabi, the fourth leader of Islamic State’s (IS) branch in Afghanistan, has been killed, Afghan authorities say. US forces…
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
Middle East
August 27, 2018
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has turned down the resignations of three senior security officials and ordered them to find ways…
Why are Kabul and Washington not participating in Moscow-led Taliban talks?
Egypt
August 24, 2018
Why are Kabul and Washington not participating in Moscow-led Taliban talks?
In an interview with DW, South Asia expert Michael Kugelman explains why Kabul and Washington turned down Moscow’s invitation to…
Hungary using starvation tactics against asylum-seekers
World
August 22, 2018
Hungary using starvation tactics against asylum-seekers
Hungary is starving some rejected asylum-seekers in transit zones to force them to drop their appeals. Human rights groups worry…
Greece hopes for better times as it exits EU bailout program
World
August 20, 2018
Greece hopes for better times as it exits EU bailout program
From now on Greece will manage without an EU safety net. After eight years of aid, the financially troubled country…
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
Archaeology
August 16, 2018
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
In the Egyptian Museum since the 1900s, the mummy affectionately known as Fred has provided scientists with the recipe used…
Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia court orders suspects to present defense
World
August 16, 2018
Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia court orders suspects to present defense
A Malaysian judge has refused to throw out the case of two women accused of assassinating the brother of North…
Turkey prepares action plan for banks and businesses to tackle economic woes
Middle East
August 13, 2018
Turkey prepares action plan for banks and businesses to tackle economic woes
Turkey’s lira hit record lows against the US dollar as the president spoke out again against raising interest rates. But…