With 377 schools, nearly 50,000 students, Turkish education foundation takes lead abroad.

Several constituencies in regional states had missed out on June 21 polls.

New law is first step in implementing royal commission report on Christchurch mosques terror attack in 2019, says official.

Beijing’s envoy to Kabul says aid includes warm materials, blankets, cotton clothes.

Women impacted by Islamophobia more than men in US, according to study by University of California, Berkeley.

Foreign Ministry says move 'uncalled for, counterproductive' as US senators seek probe into support for Taliban.

Swap includes release of 70 Houthi fighters, 136 prisoners and abductees, most of them civilians.

Ankara 'would not have had to buy S-400s' had Washington sold Patriot defense missiles to Turkey, says Turkish leader.

6 more mosques to be shut over radicalization, says French interior minister.

UN chief plays for time as he knows there is no common ground, says TRNC foreign minister.

3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit to be held on Dec. 17-18 in Istanbul, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Litoral prison in Guayaquil has been scene to major conflict caused by leadership struggle between gangs.

Ridding countries of terrorism with such a level of hypocrisy by some superpowers is putting expectations too high, says expert.

Pyongyang willing to restore communication with Seoul from early October as first step for rapprochement, says Kim Jong Un.

Bill almost certainly to be blocked by Senate Republicans who strongly oppose any debt limit increase, suspension.

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, smashed their cars in Hebron city.

Christine Lagarde says pandemic-driven structural changes to have implications on future inflation dynamics.

Violent storm rips off roof tiles, produces waterspout, damages property in rare weather event in Germany.

Deaths include 1 woman who reportedly attempted to stab Israeli police officer in Jerusalem.

Two flights are scheduled to arrive at Cairo International Airport from Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport.

'It’s very difficult to say how big those effects will be in the meantime or how long they will last,' Powell says.

Former French president sentenced to year-long prison term over fraud in failed 2012 re-election bid, rules Paris court.

Unvaccinated people to be barred from shopping malls, restaurants, domestic, international airline travel starting Friday.

Judge finds government did not show 'compensation unreasonable'.

'The call on how to do that and when to do it is really a State Department call,' Lloyd Austin says.

Iranian military official said Palestinian resistance groups were seeking to defend Iran.

Saudi businessman insists lab-grown meat is crucial in ensuring the region’s food security.

General Statistics Office says country lost 6.7% in GDP because of 'deeply-felt impacts’ of coronavirus pandemic.

Cancellation of trade, fisheries deals between bloc, Morocco remains on hold for 'certain period,' says verdict.

Leftist opposition in Greece accuse gov't of role in French 'imperialist' plans, depriving country of resources.

Song, interview recorded by Danish schoolboys for school magazine in 1970.

Bouden named by Tunisian president to form new government.

German authorities have repeatedly stated they view RT's German service as propaganda arm of Russian state.

‘I did not hear WHO talking about reparation. It should be done,” says head of Global Refugee Leaders Forum.

Beijing holds strategic dialogue with EU to discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar, Indo-pacific, regional issues.

Fumio Kishida receives 257 votes, Vaccination Minister Taro Kono gets 170 in runoff for party’s leadership.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says situation stabilizing, around 150 servicemen will help ease fuel flow.

Turkey-Russia cooperation is of utmost importance in Syria, says Turkish leader in summit Russian counterpart.

Last week, Sudanese authorities thwarted a coup attempt by group of military officers.

Former activist and member of European Parliament narrowly beat his rival in party’s poll to determine candidate.

Tedros Ghebreyesus says $2.4B vaccines needed for those at most risk from COVID-19 pandemic.

Interim government's spokesman says operating drones inside Afghanistan is breach of national security.

4 others on long trek out of mine from one kilometer underground.

Lava has destroyed nearly 590 buildings, 258 hectares of land, according to official figures.

Launch also saw North Korea introduce missile fuel ampule for first time.

Report says Africa needs additional investment of $280 billion which will produce more than fourfold return by 2050.

Australian watchdog accuses Google of undermining rivals, preventing competition.

Archbishop's statements show intolerance of Greek Cyprus has not, will not change, says Foreign Ministry statement.

UNCTAD said 2020 was the worst for the Palestinian economy.

Bangladesh has fully vaccinated just about 10% of population, donation of 2.5M Pfizer jabs will bolster efforts.

Bloc pressures German carmaker to pay settlements to nationals of all EU countries, not just Germany.

Emerging markets see rapid GDP growth thanks to stronger consumption and exports, int'l agency says.

Coal, gas prices skyrocketed since government implemented new environmental standards for power generation, says analyst.

Greek, French leaders say agreement is step toward fulfilling vision of European security, strategic autonomy.

China’s top diplomat, NATO chief hold video meeting, discuss bilateral, regional situation.

Outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces move, citing decline in case numbers.

Bombs planted in motorcycle, garbage container detonated simultaneously in northern Jarabulus district.

More than 9,500 minke whales killed in Norway since 1993.

Motion calls for sanctions against Israel, end to arms trade, and ceasing business with illegal settlers.

Cause of blast at apartment complex in Gothenburg still unclear, says local media.

Tokyo to further its cooperation with 3 Quad partners, US, Australia, India, along with ASEAN in cyber security, new document reveals.

Social Democrats’ parliamentary group leader says talks on three-way coalition government could start this week.

Eliminating identified deficiencies in fighting pandemic 'not option' but 'political responsibility,' says Erdogan.

Quake hits island Tuesday in early hours with no injuries recorded so far.

Cooperation with Ankara is possible on common issues such as climate crisis, refugee issue, says Greek premier.

More than 1,000 settlers forced their way into Al-Aqsa complex in recent days to mark Sukkot festival.

Mark Rutte could be under threat of kidnapping by organized criminal groups, reports local media.

Epicenter of earthquake measuring 5.8 on Richter scale was 23km northwest of Arvi in Heraklion, which hit Crete island.

National security adviser to meet with senior leaders on regional, global challenges, says White House.

Administrative detention policy allows Israeli authorities to extend detention of a prisoner without charge or trial.

Message on Ashraf Ghani's verified Facebook page called on world to support, recognize Taliban government.

18 lawmakers with Turkish background elected to 735-seat Bundestag, raising hopes for stronger political participation of migrants.

Azerbaijan expressed its dissatisfaction with illegal crossings but they continued, says country's president.

Issues including economic stability, humanitarian aid efforts, inclusive government in war-torn country on agenda: Cavusoglu.

Iran, IAEA struck deal earlier this month to “service” surveillance cameras at nuclear sites.

Representatives of travel groups say more support needed from government.

Insulate Britain campaign blocks main motorway with police detaining activists.

Situation alarming especially in primary health centers as facilities run out of drugs, official says.

Fuel shortage sees long queues at petrol stations due to panic buying.

‘Regardless of wearing hijab or not, skin color or ethnicity, nobody should go through incident of this sort,’ victim says.

Turkey's national flag carrier increases number of US destinations to 11.

'I have never seen an economy that combines drastic labor shortages with lots of unemployed people,' says Powell.

Women in Pegler Square decry 'pandemic' of gender-based violence in UK after murder of 28-year-old Sabina Nessa.

Protesters in Edinburg demand Scotland to become independent from UK.

EU foreign policy chief assures cooperation towards Rohingya's sustainable repatriation, says Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.

Blast kills multiple people near presidential palace checkpoint, says official on attack claimed by al-Shabaab terror group.

Palestinian resistance group says Israel want Egypt, Turkey, Germany, Qatar to mediate.

Resigned members slam movement’s leadership over "wrong political choices”.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says global strategic environment has ‘indeed deteriorated’.

Mohammad Menfi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on sidelines of UN General Assembly meetings.

Imran Khan address to UN General Assembly touches on Taliban, Kashmir, coronavirus.

US Africa Command reaffirms solidarity with Mali armed forces against violent extremism.

Huawei executive enters into deferred prosecution agreement.

Ministry of Defence paid average of about 3,000 for each civilian death.

30 flights canceled due to danger of ash cloud.

Pre-pandemic GDP level can be reached before end of 2021, one quarter ahead of previous projections, agency says.

19 mountain climbers group Thursday requested emergency help due to bad weather at altitude of 5,400 meters on Mt. Elbrus.

10 planes carrying nearly 1,500 tourists land at Mugla’s Dalaman Airport as UK removes Turkey from COVID-19 travel red list.

Conservative leader Laschet’s CDU/CSU bloc gains 1 point to 23%, Scholz’s SPD stands at 25% in latest poll by ZDF, ahead of elections on Sunday.

Children were placed in detention in Bulgaria, Croatia, Greek Cypriot administration, France, Greece, Poland, says agency.