Israel may strike Iran targets outside Syria
World Bulletin
In recent months, Israel has admitted to striking several Iranian targets inside Syrian territory
September 3rd 2018, 9:54 am
Muslim player nominated for FIFA award
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Salah scored 44 goals in an incredible debut season for Liverpool before being robbed of his chance to make an impression in the Champions League final by an early injury.
September 3rd 2018, 9:24 am
Eurozone manufacturing activity eases in August
World Bulletin
Eurozone PMI stands at 54.6 in August, almost flat compared to 55.1 in July, says London-based global data company
September 3rd 2018, 9:24 am
Post-Gaddafi Libya plagued by conflict, political rift
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Despite UN’s efforts to promote reconciliation, Libya remains torn between competing seats of power
September 3rd 2018, 8:52 am
Yemeni photojournalist shot dead in Taiz
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Taiz has been under a siege imposed by Houthi rebels since 2015
September 3rd 2018, 8:39 am
Phone ban rings in new French school year
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The new rule, a campaign pledge of President Emmanuel Macron, was brought in under a law passed in July which for primary and junior schools also banishes tablets and smart watches.
September 3rd 2018, 7:53 am
British PM's Brexit blueprint blasted by Boris Johnson
World Bulletin
Johnson, who resigned as foreign secretary in July over May's proposed future relationship between London and Brussels, launched a fierce broadside at the PM to kick off parliament's return to business after its summer break.
September 3rd 2018, 7:24 am
220 irregular migrants caught across Turkey
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Turkey has been main route for migrants trying to cross into Europe
September 3rd 2018, 6:54 am
Syria tripartite summit ‘step to peace’
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Summit will be held in Tehran on September 7 at level of heads of state
September 3rd 2018, 6:54 am
Inter-Korean talks 'underway' over liaison office
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South Korean government plays down concerns about opening key communication facility
September 3rd 2018, 6:09 am
US envoy slams Palestinian Authority
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Palestinians have rejected U.S. mediation since December, when Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
September 3rd 2018, 5:23 am
Three PKK terrorists neutralized in SE Turkey
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Terrorists spotted by drone while planting roadside bomb
September 3rd 2018, 5:08 am
Floods kill 31, displace 339,742 in Myanmar
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62,000 people are sheltering in 136 temporary camps as of Sept. 2, Myanmar’s disaster management body says
September 3rd 2018, 4:53 am
Turkey’s central bank to support price stability
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Central Bank to take necessary actions to support price stability, bank announces
September 3rd 2018, 4:38 am
Turkey's manufacturing index at 46.4 points in August
World Bulletin
Index signals slowdown in output, new orders; while new export orders are on rise
September 3rd 2018, 4:09 am
Lana Del Rey boycott Israeli music festival
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Lana Del Rey among singers to have canceled participation in Meteor Music Festival to be held on Sept. 6- 8
September 3rd 2018, 3:38 am
Turkey's inflation hits 17.90 percent
World Bulletin
Turkey's annual inflation stands at 17.90 percent in August, up from 15.85 percent in previous month: TurkStat
September 3rd 2018, 3:23 am
Turkey's inflation stands at 17.90 percent
World Bulletin
Turkey's annual inflation stands at 17.90 percent in August, up from 15.85 percent in previous month: TurkStat
September 3rd 2018, 3:08 am
Jordan rejects US-proposed confederation with Palestine
World Bulletin
Joining Jordan with Israeli-occupied West Bank was not a matter that is open for discussion, says gov't spokeswoman
September 3rd 2018, 3:08 am
Myanmar slaps prison sentences on 2 Reuters journalists
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Myanmar court sentences journalists to 7 years in prison in official secrets case
September 3rd 2018, 2:52 am
Today in History September 03
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September 3rd 2018, 2:52 am
Press agenda on September 03
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Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018
September 3rd 2018, 2:41 am
Turkish President proposes to trade without U.S. dollar
World Bulletin
'We are proposing to trade in our own currencies rather than U.S. dollar', Erdogan says to heads of Turkic Republics
September 3rd 2018, 2:41 am
Chinese police arrest 46 after violent protest over schooling
World Bulletin
More than 600 protesters gathered outside a police station in Leiyang city in Hunan province around midnight Saturday after security personnel stopped a protest earlier in the day, police said in a statement on their website.
September 2nd 2018, 11:38 am
Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan
World Bulletin
The US has been pushing Pakistan to crack down on militant safe havens in the country, and announced a freeze on aid at the beginning of the year that an official said could be worth almost $2 billion.
September 2nd 2018, 11:23 am
Japan braces for 'very strong' typhoon
World Bulletin
Typhoon Jebi, packing winds of up to 252 kilometres (156 miles) an hour, is expected to make landfall on the country's main island on Tuesday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.
September 2nd 2018, 11:08 am
Gordon Brown urges Labour to act on anti-Semitism
World Bulletin
The issue has opened up deep and bitter divisions within Britain's main opposition party.
September 2nd 2018, 10:53 am
Former PM al-Maliki says won’t run for Iraq premiership
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Al-Maliki was elected a prime minister in 2006
September 2nd 2018, 10:38 am
Thousands throng Istanbul book fair on opening day
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Over 6,000 people visit 4th International Arabic Book Fair in Istanbul
September 2nd 2018, 10:23 am
18 injured in German protests for and against migrants
World Bulletin
Chemnitz has been in the spotlight after violent protests erupted over the fatal stabbing of a German man, allegedly by a Syrian and an Iraqi last Sunday.
September 2nd 2018, 9:53 am
Turkey's ancient city Euromos eyes UNESCO list
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Located in southwestern Mugla province, ancient city prepares for UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage
September 2nd 2018, 9:37 am
Iraqi protesters rally for jobs in Basra
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Basra residents complain that foreign nationals were being employed by domestic energy sector
September 2nd 2018, 9:25 am
Iraq says its territory won’t be used to attack others
World Bulletin
Media reports said Iran had provided Iran-affiliated Shia militia in Iraq with ballistic missiles
September 2nd 2018, 9:25 am
Erdogan: Turkey committed to strengthen judiciary
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Turkish president issues statement ahead of new judicial year
September 2nd 2018, 7:38 am
US sanctions to badly affect Iranian economy
World Bulletin
Iranian economy is forecast to grow by minus 2.8 percent by end of current Persian year
September 2nd 2018, 7:24 am
Italy seeks to reassure markets over budget
World Bulletin
With Italy's debt currently standing at a whopping 132 percent of output, financial markets appear to be increasingly nervous about the ability of the new populist government to get its finances under control.
September 2nd 2018, 7:24 am
Egypt: New photo of frail Mubarak sparks furor
World Bulletin
Former president Hosni Mubarak looked frail and overweight in the photo
September 2nd 2018, 6:39 am
Yemenis protest in Aden as local currency plunges
World Bulletin
Yemeni riyal severely plunged against foreign currencies in the past few days
September 2nd 2018, 5:06 am
Barnier open to brief extension of Brexit talks
World Bulletin
Britain is set to leave the bloc on March 30, but the two sides want to strike the divorce agreement by the October 18-19 EU summit to give their parliaments enough time to endorse a deal.
September 2nd 2018, 5:06 am
Today in History September 02
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A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history.
September 2nd 2018, 4:36 am
Turkish president opens mosque in Kyrgyzstan
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan opens mosque in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek
September 2nd 2018, 4:05 am
Turkey to save ties with Kyrgyzstan from shadow of FETO
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey 'resolute' in further enhancing ties with Kyrgyzstan
September 2nd 2018, 4:05 am
Saudi-led coalition admits mistakes in Yemen bus strike
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Coalition says order 'not to target bus' arrived late
September 2nd 2018, 3:34 am
Turkey expresses concern over militia clashes in Libya
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Actions that may harm civilians and disrupt UN-led political process should be avoided, says Foreign Ministry
September 2nd 2018, 3:21 am
Rival protests held over killing of German citizen
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Far-right, leftist groups clash in Chemnitz city; 11 injured despite efforts to avoid violence
September 2nd 2018, 3:21 am
Iraq’s Sadr rejects returning to 'quota' system
World Bulletin
'We will never go back to sects, corruption, quota system, ethnicity,' Shia politician says
September 2nd 2018, 2:49 am
'Manipulations aim at casting doubt on Turkish economy'
World Bulletin
Turkey is resolved to establish independent economy, says president
September 2nd 2018, 2:38 am
Press agenda on September 02
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Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018
September 2nd 2018, 2:38 am
Turkey's foreign trade deficit narrows 58 pct in August
World Bulletin
Trade deficit of $2.48 billion last month was lowest monthly figure in last 9 years, says minister
September 1st 2018, 10:35 am
Arab League slams US aid cut to UN Palestine agency
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U.S. has ended funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA
September 1st 2018, 10:21 am
2 PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
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Turkish airstrikes hit Yuksekova region of Hakkari province, says local governor
September 1st 2018, 9:51 am
Palestinians decry US decision to end aid for agency
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US said it is ending all funding for UN's Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA
September 1st 2018, 9:20 am
Mauritanians vote in parliamentary, local polls
World Bulletin
Around 1.4 million Mauritanians are eligible to cast ballot in Saturday’s polls
September 1st 2018, 9:05 am
Egypt intelligence delegation to arrive in Ramallah
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Intelligence delegation will hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
September 1st 2018, 8:51 am
Turkey's exports up 5.3 pct in Jan-Aug
World Bulletin
From January to August, country's overall exports totaled $108.7 billion, says exporters' assembly
September 1st 2018, 8:51 am
Egypt appoints first-ever Christian female governor
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Manal Awad Mikhail, a Coptic Christian woman, is appointed governor of Egypt's Damietta province
September 1st 2018, 8:05 am
US: McCain honored in final Capitol visit
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'This is one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced,' House Speaker Paul Ryan says
September 1st 2018, 7:50 am
Turkish FM meets Syrian opposition head in Ankara
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Mevlut Cavusoglu discusses developments in Syria with Syrian Negotiations Commission head Nasr al-Hariri
September 1st 2018, 7:36 am
Turkish stocks end week down
World Bulletin
BIST 100 index goes down 0.60 pct, falling over 500 points from previous close
September 1st 2018, 7:07 am
Nigerian, German leaders discuss illegal migration
World Bulletin
Nigerian nationals who enter Europe illegally do so at their own risk, Buhari tells Merkel
September 1st 2018, 5:50 am
Turkish Treasury to repay over $7.5B-debt in Sept-Nov
World Bulletin
In next 3 months, some 36 percent payments to go to external creditors, Ministry of Treasury and Finance says
September 1st 2018, 5:35 am
Indian policemen’s relatives abducted in Kashmir
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Abductions come after arrests of militants’ relatives in Jammu and Kashmir
September 1st 2018, 5:20 am
Trump rips leak of off the record NAFTA comments
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'At least Canada knows where I stand!' president says
September 1st 2018, 5:05 am
Pakistan closes consulate in Afghan city of Jalalabad
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Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul accuses Afghan provincial governor of ‘interfering in consulate affairs
September 1st 2018, 4:51 am
Turkey won't surrender over US pastor issue
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Head of Turkish political party says Turkey has united against Washington's recent attacks
September 1st 2018, 4:51 am
Turkey neutralizes 86 PKK terrorists over past 2 weeks
World Bulletin
Operations conducted in eastern, southeastern Turkish provinces and regions in northern Iraq on Aug. 17-31
September 1st 2018, 4:20 am
UN calls on China to release detained Uighurs
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UN's Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination ‘concerned’ by reports of Uighurs being tortured
September 1st 2018, 4:05 am
Italian energy giant finds gas field in Egyptian desert
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Company announces new gas find as country is predicted to become a gas exporter once again as early as next year
September 1st 2018, 3:50 am
Today in History September 01
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A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history.
September 1st 2018, 3:35 am
US cuts all funding for UN's Palestine refugee agency
World Bulletin
State Department spokeswoman says Washington 'will no longer commit further funding' to UNRWA
September 1st 2018, 3:35 am
Israeli troops fire on Gaza protesters
World Bulletin
More than 170 Palestinians have been martyred by Israeli forces since the start of anti-occupation protests in late March
September 1st 2018, 3:05 am
US formulates initial list of chemical weapons facilities in Syria
World Bulletin
US intelligence and military experts have begun formulating an initial list of chemical weapons facilities in Syria that the United States could attack if the Assad regime carries out a chemical attack in the country, CNN reported citing several government officials.
September 1st 2018, 2:51 am
Press agenda on September 01
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Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018
September 1st 2018, 2:51 am
US, Canada to resume trade talks next week amid impasse
World Bulletin
'We are confident that a win-win-win deal is possible,' says Canada’s foreign minister
September 1st 2018, 2:23 am
Turkey's Erdogan to attend 3 summits in September
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Summits to be held in Kyrgyzstan, Iran and US
August 31st 2018, 10:52 am
Lebanon’s incoming gov’t and normalized ties with Syria
World Bulletin
The issue of normalizing ties with Damascus is hindering formation of country's next government, say observers
August 31st 2018, 8:06 am
EU's unemployment rate at 6.8 pct in July
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July rate is lowest figure recorded in 28-member EU bloc since April 2008
August 31st 2018, 7:49 am
5.0-magnitude earthquake hits central Greece
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Epicenter located 230 km northwest of Athens
August 31st 2018, 7:37 am
3 killed in explosion at munitions plant
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Blast occurred during recycling of ammunition
August 31st 2018, 6:06 am
Eurozone inflation slips to 2.0 percent in August
World Bulletin
Inflation in the eurozone slowed to two percent in August, data showed on Friday, as high oil prices fell back slightly.
August 31st 2018, 5:21 am
Far-right protests continue in eastern Germany
World Bulletin
Tensions remain high in Chemnitz after far-right extremists randomly attack foreign-looking people on streets
August 31st 2018, 4:49 am
22 warrants issued for soldiers over FETO links
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Former and on-duty soldiers allegedly communicated with FETO members; 8 arrested so far
August 31st 2018, 4:35 am
Japan eyes record defence budget amid N. Korea, China threats
World Bulletin
The ministry wants 5.298 trillion yen ($47 billion) for the next fiscal year from April, the seventh straight annual increase and 2.1 percent more than last year.
August 31st 2018, 4:05 am
‘Rohingya not only group suffering in Myanmar’
World Bulletin
Activist Kyaw Win says other 70 percent of Myanmar’s Muslim population also faces serious problems
August 31st 2018, 3:50 am
Today in History August 31
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August 31st 2018, 3:20 am
Press agenda on August 31
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Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018
August 31st 2018, 2:50 am
Colombia leads region in number of disappeared
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Armed conflict left 80,514 people missing between 1958 and 2018, says National Center for Historical Memory
August 31st 2018, 2:35 am
Myanmar struggles to digest global anger over Rohingya crisis
World Bulletin
A UN report on Monday pulled few punches in calling for the army chief's prosecution for genocide against the Rohingya and singled out Myanmar's democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to speak up for the group.
August 31st 2018, 2:35 am
North Korea accuses US of being ‘hostile’
World Bulletin
Pyongyang calls on Washington to faithfully implement June agreement
August 31st 2018, 2:19 am
3 PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
World Bulletin
Turkish army airstrikes target Cukurca region of Hakkari province, says General Staff
August 31st 2018, 2:07 am
Murat Ulker's great success at Forbes
World Bulletin
Turkish businessman Murat Ulker stood at the top list according to data released by Forbes.
August 30th 2018, 4:52 pm
Court blocks construction of Canada pipeline to Pacific
World Bulletin
A Canadian court on Thursday quashed the government's approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline to the Pacific, siding with indigenous people worried about increased tanker traffic harming whales along the coast.
August 30th 2018, 11:35 am
1000 Iraqis, Syrians killed by US-led coalition
World Bulletin
Coalition was drawn up in 2014 with ostensible aim of fighting ISIL terrorist group
August 30th 2018, 11:20 am
Israel will not acknowledge int'l agreements on Syria
World Bulletin
International treaties on post-war Syria won’t be binding on Israel, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman declares
August 30th 2018, 11:05 am
Turkish jets neutralize 2 PKK terrorists in north Iraq
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Airstrikes target PKK terrorists planning attack on base area, border post in northern Iraq's Zap region
August 30th 2018, 11:05 am
Death toll from Greek wildfires climbs to 98
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83-year-old woman succumbs to her injuries in Athens hospital
August 30th 2018, 10:49 am
27 dead after days of clashes near Libya capital
World Bulletin
The clashes broke out on Monday in suburbs south of Tripoli and continued into Wednesday evening after a truce collapsed, despite an appeal by the United Nations for calm.
August 30th 2018, 10:36 am
Trump says top lawyer departure sign of White House
World Bulletin
The announced departure of White House counsel Don McGahn, who has emerged as a key witness in the Russia probe shadowing his presidency, was the latest in a long string of firings and resignations to buffet Trump's administration.
August 30th 2018, 10:36 am
Myanmar blocks humanitarian aid to Kachin State
World Bulletin
Bangkok-based rights group says Myanmar authorities 'have weaponized denial of humanitarian aid in Kachin State'
August 30th 2018, 9:51 am
Russia to hold military drill in Mediterranean Sea
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Russian Navy and Air Forces to hold major military exercises on Sept. 1-8
