U.S. says ready with more sanctions if Turkey does not free pastor
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday the United States was ready to put further economic sanctions on Turkey if detained American pastor Andrew Brunson was not released.
Canada’s Trudeau rules out early election this fall
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed speculation on Thursday that he would call an early election this fall, a year ahead of schedule, saying his Liberal government remains focused on renegotiating NAFTA and strengthening the economy.
Iraq bombs Islamic State ‘operations room’ in Syria
Iraq launched an air strike on a gathering of Islamic State fighters in neighboring Syria, killing members of the hardline militant group who planned cross-border attacks, its military said on Thursday.
Free fish for forex: Istanbul restaurant joins currency campaign
Istanbul’s beloved fish sandwiches, a staple street food in the Bosphorus city, are being offered for free to Turks who heed President Tayyip Erdogan’s call to sell their dollars for lira.
Turkey will emerge stronger from lira crisis despite U.S. row: minister
Finance Minister Berat Albayrak assured international investors on Thursday that Turkey would emerge stronger from its currency crisis, insisting the country’s banks were healthy and signaling it could ride out a row with the United States.
Exclusive: As Syria looks to rebuild, Finance Minister sees trade boost from forex deposits
Syria will use new foreign currency certificates of deposit to help fund trade operations, its finance minister said, as the government takes tentative steps towards reconstruction following seven years of war.
Genoa, Sampdoria games called off in wake of bridge collapse
The Serie A matches involving Genoa and Sampdoria on Sunday have been postponed at the request of the two clubs in the wake of Tuesday’s motorway bridge collapse in their city which killed at least 38 people.
Italy vows action over bridge collapse, investors shun road operator
Investors dumped shares in Italy’s biggest toll-road operator on Thursday and the government said it could impose a heavy fine or revoke its concession over a bridge collapse that killed at least 38 people.
EU judicial body to suspend Poland for flouting freedom of courts
An organization made up of the judiciaries of European Union states said on Thursday it planned to suspend Poland after political interference meant its legal system was no longer independent of the government.
Turkey will emerge stronger from lira crisis, minister tells investors
Finance Minister Berat Albayrak assured international investors on Thursday that Turkey would emerge stronger from its currency crisis, insisting the country’s banks were healthy and signalling it could ride out a row with the United States.
