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NATO: Russia in Turkish airspace no accident

NATO's secretary-general on Tuesday rejected Moscow's claim that its military incursion into alliance airspace over Turkey wasn't intentional or important, saying there were two...

In Turkey avalanche, death toll disaster rises to 40

Turkish rescue workers scanned an avalanche field in eastern Turkey on Thursday, searching for a final missing person after two avalanches that killed dozens,...

Emails reveal Coke's role in anti-obesity group

A nonprofit founded to combat obesity says the $1.5 million it received from Coke has no influence on its work. But emails obtained by The...

Britain's Saudi policy risks ethical and practical failure

The Government should clarify its muddled approach to a country that has been an important British ally despite its domestic record. When the late Robin...

Facebook and IRS face-off over revenue taxes

A multi-billion dollar dispute between Facebook and US tax authorities began playing out in front of a judge on Tuesday. The Internal Revenue Service contends...

Emergency laws amendments amid Coronavirus outbreak in Egypt

Amendments to Egypt’s emergency laws were approved by the country’s parliament on Wednesday that give expanded powers to the presidency and the military prosecution...

Rami Makhlouf: Open rift within Syria’s ruling family

President Bashar Assad cousin posted a video on Facebook late Thursday pleading with the Syrian leader to prevent the collapse of his major telecommunication...

Coronavirus, 34,800 infected-people globally

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 34,800 people globally. Most of the deaths have been in central Hubei province, where...

Iran plans to launch new satellite amid Washington concerns

On February 1, the head of Iran's space agency said the 113-kilogramme Zafar, "Victory" in Farsi, would be launched into orbit 530 kilometres above...

Difficulties in Afghanistan to impose lockdown

Due to an influx of Afghan returnees and men refusing to adhere to social distancing, Afghan authorities are struggling to implement lockdowns to prevent...

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