Turkish lira plunges to new record low in Asia Pacific trade
The Turkish lira sank to a fresh record low of 7.24 to the dollar in early Asia Pacific trade, as investor worries over the state of the economy and deteriorating ties with the United States continued to drag down the currency.
Thousands rally to demand Romanian government resignation
Thousands of Romanians rallied for a third day running on Sunday against the Social Democrat government in anti-corruption protests, demanding Prime Minister Viorica Dancila step down.
Egypt arrests seven alleged militants tied to failed church bombing
Egyptian security forces have arrested seven alleged militants suspected of involvement in a foiled church bombing outside Cairo on Saturday, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
Humanitarian ship seeks European port for rescued migrants
Human rights groups called on European governments on Sunday to tell a charity ship where it can dock and let more than 140 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean disembark in safety.
Ethiopian rebels declare ceasefire amid government reforms
An Ethiopian rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire on Sunday, the latest dissident movement to aim for an end to hostilities in the wake of reforms.
Turkey ready to create more safe zones in Syria
Turkey said on Sunday it had finalised preparations to create more safe areas in Syria, which would allow the return of refugees who have fled the civil war.
Mali votes in runoff amid heavy security to counter militant threat
Malians voted in a run-off presidential election on Sunday but observers reported that turnout appeared to be low, with several polling stations coming under attack from armed men and one election official killed.
Turkey’s Erdogan stands by opposition to high interest rates
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stood by his opposition to high interest rates on Sunday despite sharp falls in the currency, saying the lira’s weakness did not reflect the country’s economic realities.
Syrian weapons storage explosion in Idlib kills dozens
An explosion in a residential building thought to be storing weapons and ammunition in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib killed at least 39 people including 12 children on Sunday, a war monitor said.
Wildfire rages on Greek island of Evia, villages evacuated
Two villages on the Greek island of Evia were evacuated on Sunday as a forest fire raged, fanned by strong winds.
