Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu
Turkey issued arrest warrants for 72 university staff, state media said on Monday, including a former adviser to the main…
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism
World
July 10, 2017
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism
US President Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he…
After Iran move, Total seen in pole position to snap up Qatar gas deals
Middle East
July 10, 2017
After Iran move, Total seen in pole position to snap up Qatar gas deals
Total is well placed to take a lead role in helping Qatar expand output from the world’s largest gas field,…
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
Austria has barred Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend an event marking the anniversary of…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe in Singapore for medical treatment: paper
World
July 9, 2017
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe in Singapore for medical treatment: paper
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical treatment, in his third such visit this year, a newspaper reported…
Air France-KLM urges French authorities to ease airport security checks
World
July 9, 2017
Air France-KLM urges French authorities to ease airport security checks
The chief executive officer of Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM urged French authorities on Saturday to take “urgent” measures to reduce…
Peace at risk in Nigeria’s oil heartlands as locals’ patience wears thin
World
July 9, 2017
Peace at risk in Nigeria’s oil heartlands as locals’ patience wears thin
The Nigerian government’s efforts to secure peace in the oil heartlands of the Niger Delta are empty promises, community leaders…
Four people shot as gunman opens fire in Oslo bar
World
July 9, 2017
Four people shot as gunman opens fire in Oslo bar
Four men were shot and injured at a nightclub in Oslo around midnight on Sunday, police said in a press…
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their “victory” over Islamic…
Vote counting begins in Papua New Guinea amid electoral roll confusion
World
July 9, 2017
Vote counting begins in Papua New Guinea amid electoral roll confusion
Vote counting has begun in Papua New Guinea (PNG), signaling an end to a general election marred by poor organization…