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A man suspected of killing three people at a Kurdish cultural centre in Paris has been transferred to a psychiatric unit on Saturday as furious clashes continued into their second day
A man suspected of killing three people at a Kurdish cultural centre in Paris has been transferred to a psychiatric unit on Saturday as furious clashes continued into their second day. Protestors set fires and overturn cars into the night as they clashed with riot police in the wake of Friday’s in Paris. It comes after a gunman […]
Read MoreRussia called on Ukrainian forces in Mariupol to lay down their arms, saying a ‘terrible humanitarian catastrophe’ was unfolding as it said defenders who did so were guaranteed safe passage out of the city and humanitarian corridors would be opened from it at 10am Moscow time (7am GMT) on Monday
Russia called on Ukrainian forces in Mariupol to lay down their arms, saying a ‘terrible humanitarian catastrophe’ was unfolding as it said defenders who did so were guaranteed safe passage out of the city and humanitarian corridors would be opened from it at 10am Moscow time (7am GMT) on Monday. Fighting continued inside the besieged […]
Read MoreTurkish court sentences Erdogan rival to jail with political ban
Istanbul mayor handed 2-year 7-month jail sentence * Imamoglu accused of insulting public officials in speech * He is seen as strong possible contender in 2023 elections * Supporters chant slogans outside municipality HQ (Adds U.S.State Department comment) By Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL, Dec 14 (Reuters) – A Turkish court sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to […]
Read MoreOil firms seek U.S. mediation to defuse Iraq-Kurdistan tensions
By Rowena Edwards Sept 1 (Reuters) – Oil firms operating in Kurdistan have asked the United States to help defuse an upsurge in tension between Iraq’s central government and the semi-autonomous region, according to a letter seen by Reuters and three sources. They say intervention is needed to ensure oil continues to flow from the […]
Read MoreTurkish court releases journalist detained under 'disinformation' law
ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the release of a journalist held on remand under the country’s new disinformation law after his Lawyer Turkish objected to his detention, he said. Sinan Aygul became the first person to be jailed pending trial under the law, Law Firm Turkey approved by parliament two months […]
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