AFGHANISTAN
Afghan pres. orders anti-Daesh offensive
The Afghan president orders a major military offensive against Daesh-linked militants in Nangarhar Province.
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TURKEY
Attempted coup in Turkey: Live coverage
The following is the timeline of the developments concerning the attempted coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey.
ECONOMY
Iran suspends all flights to Turkey
Iran has suspended all flights to Turkey after a coup attempt in the neighboring country.
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Prosecutors out to stop anti-Zuma trial
South African state prosecutors plan to challenge 800 corruption charges against President Zuma.
PALESTINE
Hamas ‘to join local Palestinian polls’
Hamas says it will take part in local Palestinian elections, ending its boycott of the ballot in favor of potential national reconciliation.
RUSSIA
Anti-Russia bans cost West $100bn: PM
The Russian premier says Western countries have lost an estimated USD 100 billion due to anti-Moscow sanctions.
MILITARY
US missile system unreliable: Study
The US missile system designed to defend American cities and towns against a limited nuclear attack is ineffective, according to a new report.
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‘Canada priest gambles away refugee aid’
A Canadian Catholic priest is charged with theft and gambling away refugee funds.
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20 Libya forces killed in Sirte clashes
At least 20 Libyan forces allied with the unity government are killed in clashes with Daesh terrorists in Sirte.
TURKEY
Turkey military coup: Turmoil in pictures
Scenes from Turkey show the turmoil as armed forces are trying to stop a military coup against the Ankara government.
SYRIA
‘Russia airstrikes kill 18 Daeshis in Syria’
Russian airstrikes kill at least 18 members of the Daesh terrorist group in Syria’s central province of Homs.
POLITICS
Coups doomed to fail: Iran's Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif voices “deep concern” about the ongoing coup attempt in neighboring Turkey, saying the region does not recognize any putsches.
TURKEY
Attempted coup falters in Turkey
An attempted coup in Turkey was faltering on Saturday, hours after a faction of the military sought to end the rule of President Erdogan and Prime Minister Yildirim.
INTERVIEWS
'US using Daesh as repression force'
The US is using Daesh as a tool to suppress popular governments in the Middle East, says an academic.
TURKEY
Erdogan vows to finish cleansing military
The Turkish president says many of those involved in a coup attempt are being arrested, vowing he will not leave Turkey to "occupiers".
FOREIGN POLICY
UK must step up efforts on terror: May
Theresa May says the UK will step up its fight against terror in the wake of the recent attack in France.
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia, US to push for Syria peace: Kerry
John Kerry says the US and Russia are working on a common ground to restore peace in Syria.
FOREIGN POLICY
Obama urges support for Turkish govt.
US President Barack Obama has called on everyone in Turkey to support the "democratically-elected" Turkish government.
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