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UN Chief Urges More Efforts to Address Crises of Poverty, Violence
August 01, 2016
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday urged more world efforts to address the root causes of poverty, violence and human rights abuses by promoting international...
Iran, Turkey Influential in Future Muslim World: Leader’s Aide
August 01, 2016
TERHAN - A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated the importance of the commonalities between Iran and Turkey, saying the two...
Over 56 Million People Worldwide Trapped in Vicious Cycle of Violence, Hunger: UN
July 31, 2016
UNITED NATIONS - Two UN agencies on Friday told the UN Security Council that ongoing conflicts around the world have pushed more than 56 million people into "crisis" or...
Brexit Drags Down U.S. Consumer Sentiment in July
July 31, 2016
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer sentiment fell in July as Brexit weighed down upper income households' expectation for economic growth. The final reading of the consumer sentiment...
Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination
July 30, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, the United States - Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday formally accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president and pledged more...
Obama, Merkel Stress Anti-Terror Cooperation Following Attacks
July 30, 2016
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday reaffirmed the necessity of close U.S.-German counterterrorism and broader security...
U.S. Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton
July 28, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, United States - Hillary Clinton on Tuesday became the first woman to run for president on behalf of a major U.S. political party. At the age of 68, the former U.S...
Turkey Says 8,651 Military Personnel Involved in Coup Attempt
July 28, 2016
ANKARA - The total number of Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETO) terrorists in our military is 8,651, or 1.5 percent of the entire Armed Forces, Turkish General Staff stated on...
Anti-Terror High on ASEAN Police Summit Agenda
July 27, 2016
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Police chiefs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Malaysia on Tuesday to kick off a four-day conference with anti-terror high on...
Turkey-U.S. Ties in Peril over Post- Coup Cleric Extradition Standoff
July 27, 2016
ISTANBUL - Turkey has been pressing hard on the U.S. to hand over an exiled Turkish cleric for his alleged role in the failed coup plot that roiled the country ten days ago, further...
Turkey Says Ties with U.S. will be Affected if Cleric not Extradited
July 26, 2016
ANKARA - Turkey's foreign minster said on Monday that the Turkish-U.S. relations could be affected if Washington does not extradite Fethullah Gulen, a cleric Ankara accuses of...
WTO Members Urged to Resist Protectionism, Promote Trade
July 26, 2016
GENEVA - WTO members need to avoid putting up barriers and "get trade moving again" in order to address slow global economic growth, according to WTO Director General's...
G20 Should Support a New Int’l Tax System for Growth: Chinese FM
July 25, 2016
CHENGDU - G20 should play a leading role in improving the international tax governance and support the development of a new international tax system, China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei...
Deep Republican Rift Clouds over Trump’s Presidential Bid
July 25, 2016
NEW YORK - A traditional chance to showcase party unity turned out extraordinarily divisive, exposing the deep wounds the bombastic presidential candidate Donald Trump has cut through...
US, Russia Meeting Hoped to Push Resumption of Syria Peace Talks
July 23, 2016
GENEVA - A meeting expected to take place between the United States and Russia here next week could be key in resuming Syria peace talks as soon as possible, the Office of the UN Special...
Kerry Calls for United Efforts to Counter IS
July 23, 2016
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday called on countries of the coalition against the Islamic State (IS) to stay united and committed to the mission...
U.S. Secretary of State Reaffirms Close U.S.-British Ties after Brexit
July 21, 2016
LONDON - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said here on Tuesday that he wants to reaffirm the special and unbreakable ties uniting the United States and Britain, as he visited London...
Biden Reiterates Importance of Australia in U.S. Military Pivot to Asia
July 21, 2016
SYDNEY - Australia is key to the core of the United States' Asia-Pacific pivot as each country has the other's back, visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said as he ends his visit...
Brexit Vote to Worsen UK, EU Economic Outlook: EU
July 20, 2016
BRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) downgraded its economic outlook for the United Kingdom and the rest of the bloc on Tuesday, saying the Brexit vote ushered in uncertainty and would...
UN Criticizes Britain, Germany for Undermining Paris Climate Deal
July 20, 2016
LONDON - Fossil fuel subsidies from the British and German governments have undermined the spirit of the Paris climate deal aimed at reducing emissions worldwide and limiting global...
7,543 Detained Following Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey
July 19, 2016
ANKARA/ISTANBUL - A total of 7,543 people -- 6,038 soldiers, 755 judges and prosecutors, 100 police officers and 650 civilians -- have been detained following a failed coup attempt...
Kerry Reiterates Support for Strong EU During His Brussels Visit
July 19, 2016
BRUSSELS - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with European Union (EU) foreign affairs ministers here on Monday morning wherein he reiterated the need for strong unity with...
Turkey Closes Airspace from which Anti-IS Airstrikes Launched: Pentagon
July 18, 2016
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said on Saturday Turkish officials had closed the airspace around a Turkish air base from which the U.S.-led coalition launched airstrikes against the Islamic...
Turkey President Urges Obama to Extradite Leader of Opposition Movement
July 18, 2016
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday reiterated a call for his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama to hand over the leader of an opposition movement accused of being...
104 Coup Plotters Killed, 1, 563 Soldiers Detained: Gen. Dundar
July 17, 2016
ANKARA/ISTANBUL - Turkey's acting army chief Gen. Umit Dundar said Saturday that 104 coup plotters have been killed and 1,563 soldiers detained. We're determined to cleanse...
Modi Urges States to Work together with Central Gov’t
July 17, 2016
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spelt out the need for all states to work together with the central government for the country's development...
Terror Attack Kills 84 in France
July 16, 2016
NICE, France - A man drove a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the city of Nice yesterday and then opened fire, with 84 people losing their lives before the police...
U.S. Official Holds Preliminary Discussions with Britain on Possible Trade Deal
July 16, 2016
WASHINGTON - A top U.S. trade official said Thursday that he has held preliminary discussions with British government officials about how the two countries might pursue a trade deal...
Russian, French, German Leaders Discuss Russia-NATO Relations over Phone
July 14, 2016
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande held a phone conversation on Wednesday, hoping to strengthen trust...
G20 Labor Ministers Agree Entrepreneurship Drive
July 14, 2016
BEIJING - G20 labor and employment ministers have agreed to encourage young entrepreneurs following a meeting in China. Around 300 delegates, including ministers from G20 members...
UN Begins first Review of Progress on 2030 SDGs
July 13, 2016
UNITED NATIONS - The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) kicked off here Monday to review the work of countries' efforts to implement the 2030...
Syrian Army Extends Ceasefire for Additional 72 Hrs
July 13, 2016
DAMASCUS - The Syrian army announced Monday evening extending a regime of calm for additional 72 hours, the third consecutive extension to take place recently, state news agency SANA...
New Syrian Government Sworn in Before Assad
July 12, 2016
DAMASCUS - The newly-formed Syrian government was sworn in before President Bashar al-Assad on Monday, state news agency SANA reported. Earlier this month, al-Assad endorsed...
Carter Arrives in Baghdad for Talks with Iraqi Leaders: TV
July 12, 2016
BAGHDAD - U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday arrived in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on an unannounced visit to meet with Iraqi leaders, Iraqi official television reported...
Australian PM’s Conservative Coalition Claims Victory in Election
July 11, 2016
CANBERRA - The leader of Australia's Liberal-National Party (LNP) coalition, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, claimed victory in the federal election on Sunday eight days after...