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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:01:44 +0300
Haiti bids final farewell to assassinated President Jovenel Moise
Funeral held amid violent protests, accusations of ‘betrayal’ by former first lady.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:54:30 +0300
Regime attack kills 7 civilians in northwestern Syria
3 children among those killed in attack on Idlib province, 3 others injured.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:49:11 +0300
Australia reports 2 more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine blood clots
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is ‘sorry’ as vaccination program has failed to achieve its marks.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:01 +0300
China turns down 2nd phase of coronavirus origin tracing
Treat COVID-19 origin-tracing work as ‘scientific issue, get rid of political interference,’ Beijing tells WHO.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:02:35 +0300
Vaccine inequity biggest obstacle to ending pandemic: WHO chief
UN, WHO, Oxford report finds vaccine inequity to have lasting effect on low- and lower-middle-income countries' recovery.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:50:25 +0300
Death toll in China floods rises to 33, 8 missing
Around 376,000 people transferred to safer places in central Henan province.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:26:43 +0300
Fire guts over 60 Rohingya tents at camp in Bangladesh
Initial assessments suggest blaze originated from cooking gas cylinder.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:53:35 +0300
Turkish aid projects in Kenya provide valuable support
Turkish state-run aid agency plans to run orthopedics camps in Kenya to help victims of accidents free of charge.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:41:08 +0300
Israel's Pegasus spyware global weapon to silence critics
Revelations stemming from global investigation cast doubt on safeguards put in place to prevent misuse of cyber weapons.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:17:54 +0300
Severe flooding in central China kills 12
Local authorities raise disaster level to 'highest' as 100,000 people forced to evacuate.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:31:10 +0300
Kashmiri people decided their destiny with Pakistan long ago: Masood Khan
Kashmir is part of Pakistan; it's our people’s final decision, says Kashmiri president.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:29:15 +0300
Billionaire Bezos, crew blast off into space on successful visit
'Whoo-hoo!,' hollers of joy as New Shepard craft reaches edge of space.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:05:37 +0300
India reports more than 4,332 deaths from ‘black fungus’ to date
45,374 cases of deadly infection reported in country so far, says Health Ministry.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:03:42 +0300
Merkel promises quick financial aid for flood victims
German government set to approve €400 million emergency aid package for flood-hit regions.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:42 +0300
Russia reports 23,770 new COVID-19 cases, 784 deaths
Country sees rise in COVID-19 infections due to spread of Delta strain.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:00:08 +0300
Turkish vice president condemns EU ruling on headscarf ban
‘I strongly condemn such an ambivalent decision that destroys freedom of religion, conscience,’ says Fuat Oktay.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:55:57 +0300
Turkey condemns Macron’s meeting with members of YPG/PKK-affiliated group
France's ties with bloodthirsty terror group, its extensions, undermines Turkey's national security, says Foreign Ministry.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:54:24 +0300
Mali’s interim president targeted in attempted stabbing attack: Presidency
‘Assailant was immediately subdued by close security,’ Assimi Goita’s office says.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:52:23 +0300
Rockets land near Afghan presidential palace: Report
Rockets fell as President Ghani and other officials were offering Eid prayers.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:50:52 +0300
61 unclaimed bodies buried in mass graves in western Kenya
Bodies had been unclaimed for long time and were filling morgues, Kisumu County director of public health says.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:46:48 +0300
Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova sign MoU to bolster cooperation on path of EU integration
EU will do its best to maintain, strengthen this high-level dialogue, says head of European Council.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:23:42 +0300
'Those who criticize Turkey for Cyprus Peace Operation distort historical facts'
There has been no blood shed since 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, says TRNC president.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:34:53 +0300
71 people accredited for Tokyo Olympics test positive for COVID-19
Among those who tested positive are athletes, officials, and volunteers, says Tokyo Olympics organizers.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:54:55 +0300
Daesh/ISIS terror group claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iraqi capital
At least 30 people dead, 60 injured in attack in public market place.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:37:55 +0300
Canadian Catholic Church to release records of 13 residential schools: Indigenous leader
Chief Bobby Cameron says they will ‘continue to be vocal for survivors’.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:50:02 +0300
Indian photojournalist killed in Afghanistan clashes
Danish Siddiqui was killed in clashes that broke out in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province on Friday.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:46:57 +0300
More than 3.57B coronavirus vaccine jabs administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th with more than 61.8M jabs given across country.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:45:17 +0300
Death toll from floods in Belgium rises to 22
Some districts, villages evacuated while search, rescue efforts underway.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:42:40 +0300
Death toll from floods in Germany rises to 105
Nearly 1,300 people still missing in Ahrweiler district, according to local officials.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:40:08 +0300
EU companies can ban employees from wearing headscarf, court rules
Headscarf can be banned if companies ‘need to present neutral image towards customers,’ says European Court of Justice.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:30:58 +0300
Russia registers record daily COVID-19 fatalities for 3rd day in row
Coronavirus deaths, cases keep climbing throughout Russia, situation in capital Moscow improving.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:29:18 +0300
US vows to build support base for peace in Afghanistan
New round of C5+1 meeting held in Uzbek capital amid US withdrawal.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:27:56 +0300
Death toll surges to 42 in floods in Germany
Reports of widespread looting as residents evacuated from flood zone.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:25:59 +0300
Death toll from Florida building collapse rises to 97: Mayor
90 bodies identified so far and 88 families notified, says Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:21:18 +0300
Defeat of 2016 coup bid ‘common source of pride’ for Turkish nation: President
It is a 'victory of Turkish nation, of national will, of those who set their heart on democracy,’ Erdogan says.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:15:35 +0300
Over 3.51B vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th in world with more than 60.1M COVID-19 vaccine jabs delivered.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:13:41 +0300
Russia says Taliban trying to strengthen position, not seize power in Afghanistan
Russian envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov says Moscow can host intra-Afghan peace talks this summer.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:12:04 +0300
Iraq says 60 killed in coronavirus hospital fire
Earlier reports said 92 people died in Al-Hussein Hospital fire.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:10:29 +0300
Pakistan, Russia discuss efforts for political settlement in Afghanistan
Foreign ministers Qureshi, Lavrov meet on sidelines of SCO meeting in Tajikistan.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:08:17 +0300
Communities in South Africa unite to protect businesses from being looted
Sporadic looting continues in parts of KwaZulu-Natal province, endangering livelihood of many people.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:38:19 +0300
Over 160 unmarked children's graves found in western Canada
Graves found at site of residential school in province of British Columbia, says Indigenous group.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:28:46 +0300
China says US warship expelled from territorial waters
USS Benfold destroyer intruded into Chinese territorial waters near Xisha Islands in South China Sea, says army.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:26:52 +0300
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
In place since 2014, sanctions now renewed until end of Jan, 2022.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:54:16 +0300
High-speed solar wind may strike earth on Monday
1.6M kmph storm may cause interference with GPS navigation, cellphone signals, and satellite TV, warns Indian daily.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:52:29 +0300
1 child killed, 2 others injured in Syrian regime attack on Idlib
Regime forces in Jurin area violate cease-fire by shelling villages of Hmeymet, Hama towns.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:28:05 +0300
Florida-based Haitian doctor arrested in connection with Moise assassination
Doctor arrested on suspicion of being one of ringleaders behind killing of Haiti’s president.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:29:53 +0300
Turkey's HISAR missile systems boost defense capabilities
HISAR A+ delivered with all elements, HISAR O+ at mass production stage, says official.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:26:51 +0300
Caricature artist reflects sorrows of Srebrenica genocide in his drawings
Admir Delic aims at drawing 8,372 caricatures to mark number of victims of genocide.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:16:04 +0300
Netherlands again tightens coronavirus measures due to surging infections
Restrictions to start Saturday, says Dutch premier.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:14:16 +0300
Roadside bomb kills 2 civilians in central Somalia
Security official blames al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab terrorist group for explosion.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:11:49 +0300
Report shows Muslims, Islam continue to be target of intolerance in France
Annual report observes 52% increase in anti-Muslim acts, while 59% respondents see Islam as threat to country.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:09:30 +0300
Bosnia sends off more Srebrenica genocide victims to final rest
19 newly identified victims will be laid to rest on 26th anniversary of 1995 genocide this Sunday.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:06:38 +0300
Turkey continues to be ranked among top donor countries
Country's humanitarian aid expenditures almost 1% of GDP in 2020.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:43:48 +0300
Turkey's Bayraktar Akinci combat drone stays in air for 13 hours
Combat aerial vehicle flies at altitude of 30,000 feet, stays in air for 13 hours, 24 minutes.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:41:17 +0300
Family lost all males, mother during Bosnian War
Halilovic family lost father, mother, 2 sons.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:38:22 +0300
Turkish, Palestinian presidents meet in Istanbul
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mahmoud Abbas hold closed-door meeting at Vahdettin Pavilion.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:46:31 +0300
Explosion reported in Iranian capital
No casualties reported, says state television.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:44:16 +0300
Bomb blast targets police convoy in Somali capital
Regional police chief Farhan Qarole escapes unhurt, says official.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:13:01 +0300
40 Myanmar soldiers reportedly killed in clashes with anti-junta forces
Troops killed last week in northwestern Sagaing region, say anti-junta forces.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:10:28 +0300
Death toll in Bangladesh’s factory fire rises to 52, at least 35 injured
5-member investigation committee formed to dig out cause of fire, figure out damages, says fire service head.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:08:37 +0300
Toyota halts donations to lawmakers opposed to certifying Biden's election
Move came after it was revealed Japanese carmaker gave money to US lawmakers who refused to certify Biden's win.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:06:32 +0300
Number of people living in hunger up 6-fold: Report
'As many as 11 people are likely dying of hunger and malnutrition each minute,' says Oxfam report.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:04:06 +0300
Over 3.35B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 8th with more than 56.87M jabs given across country.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:25:28 +0300
3 rockets fired at Baghdad's Green Zone, no casualties reported
Rockets fell near security agency's HQ, central square, residential area, civilian's car damaged, says Iraqi authority.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:06:09 +0300
French government warns of rapidly approaching 4th wave of coronavirus
Government, traders associations appeal for massive vaccination campaign to prevent new lockdown, save fragile economy.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:36:58 +0300
Coronavirus cases rising in Bangladesh’s refugee camps
Persecuted Rohingya urge Bangladeshi authorities, aid agencies to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive for them.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:34:44 +0300
Trump leads lawsuit against tech companies, CEOs
Former US president alleges censorship for bans on social media.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:31:32 +0300
Haiti descends into chaos after killing of president
Spurred by ongoing economic, political crises, gangs take control of some regions in country.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:29:57 +0300
Turkish swimmer Merve Tuncel wins gold at European Junior Championships
Young athlete breaks European Juniors record in 800-meter freestyle.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:27:36 +0300
Fire on ship at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port brought under control
Measures being taken to ensure operations at port return to normal, says Dubai Media Office.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:50:56 +0300
Germany urges 'serious dialogue' with Russia to address differences
German defense minister accuses Russia of 'wanting to restore its old power'.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:47:33 +0300
Local infections rise in Chinese border city with virus Delta strain
21 cases of local transmission recorded in Ruili on China-Myanmar border over past few days, data shows.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:39:10 +0300
14 rockets hit military base in Iraq housing US troops
US-led international coalition spokesman says 2 personnel sustained minor injuries in attack.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:33:59 +0300
Turkish, Spanish defense chiefs hold phone call over bilateral issues
Conversation was 'positive,' 'constructive': Turkish Defense Ministry.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:18:27 +0300
Iran hosts intra-Afghan talks with participation of Afghan political figures, Taliban
Iranian foreign minister urges both sides to return to Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:06:16 +0300
Over 3.25B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 8th with more than 55.14M jabs given across country.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:57:30 +0300
Russia concerned over UK's statement about navigation in Black Sea
Kremlin spokesman warns Russia will take measures every time its territorial waters violated.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:54:13 +0300
Haiti president assassinated at his residence: Official
Country's interim premier says first lady injured during incident.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:21:31 +0300
Kazakhstan marks 23rd anniversary of capital’s establishment
Capital City Day, also known as Day of Nur-Sultan, is public holiday celebrated every July 6.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:01:22 +0300
Biden ups effort to get vaccine into arms
Where Americans are not getting doses, doses will come to them, says US president.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:59:12 +0300
At least 150 dead in US shootings on July 4 weekend: Report
More than 400 shootings nationwide, according to Gun Violence Archive.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:56:06 +0300
Canada restores welfare of children to Cowessess First Nation
Move helps heal wrongs of residential schools, chief says.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:55:31 +0300
China reiterates it won’t allow any country to interfere in Taiwan
Response from Beijing comes after Japanese deputy premier said it will defend Taiwan in case of Chinese action.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:53:40 +0300
Israeli government fails to pass 'racist' family unification law
59 lawmakers out of 120 vote for law despite compromise agreement within ruling coalition partners.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:13:11 +0300
British lawmaker takes up issue of Prophet Muhammad's sanctity in Parliament
In debate on law to protect statues, Naz Shah calls for same level of sensitivity to be extended to revered Muslim prophet.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:11:32 +0300
Japan extends visas of 300 Myanmar nationals
50 nationals of Southeast Asian country apply for refugee status in Japan, says minister.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:08:31 +0300
Cambodia vaccinates 46% of target against COVID-19
Southeast Asian nation receives 1 million more vaccine doses from China.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:08:47 +0300
Coronavirus fatalities hit new peak in Russia
More than 735 deaths, over 23,370 new infections reported as Russia battles virus surge sparked by Delta strain.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:06:43 +0300
Over 70 migrants rescued in western Turkey
Turkey remains key transit point for migrants aiming to cross to Europe to start new lives.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:04:06 +0300
US forces shoot down armed drone over US embassy in Baghdad
Iranian-backed Shiite militias often target US installations and facilities in country.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:32:55 +0300
Israel releases Jordanian citizen accused of 'spying for resistance'
Thaer Shafout, 34, was detained in April 2019 while on a visit to occupied West Bank.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:31:22 +0300
Neighbors must save Afghanistan from civil war: Pakistani premier
Islamabad engaging with regional countries for political settlement, will also contact Taliban, says Imran Khan.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:43:30 +0300
US: 88 people shot, 14 killed in Chicago weekend violence
Victims include children, police officers.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:41:43 +0300
Base hosting US troops in Iraq targeted in missile strike
No casualties recorded so far at Ain Al-Asad Airbase, Anbar province, says spokesman.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:38:51 +0300
AN-26 plane goes missing in Eastern Russia
Aircraft with 6 crew, 22 passengers including 1 child on board, lost contact with air traffic control, say media reports.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:17:02 +0300
Algerians celebrate Independence Day recalling 'legendary fight' against French colonialism
Algeria’s quest to gain freedom from France left 1.5M people dead affecting every household.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:14:08 +0300
As fighting rages, diplomatic activities take hit in northern Afghanistan
Russia says work 'temporarily halted' at Mazar-e-Sharif consulate, Pakistan, India, Iran, others limit operations.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:11:27 +0300
Stop politicizing COVID-19 origins probe, China urges world powers
True scientists with neutral position on virus origin facing attacks by extreme forces of certain countries, says Chinese official.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:09:35 +0300
Over 3.2B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th with more than 53.5M jabs given across country.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:43:21 +0300
Israeli forces assault Palestinian detainees in Ofer prison
5,300 Palestinians languishing in Israeli jails, including 40 women, 250 children.



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