Turkish foreign minister hold talks with U.S.’s Pompeo: sources
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke on Thursday with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of sanctions unless Ankara freed an American pastor.
U.N. chief warns staff, member states: We’re running out of cash
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has warned staff that the world body is running out of cash and urged member states to pay what they owe as soon as possible, according to letters seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Clashes rock Timbuktu as Malian election looms
Clashes broke out in Mali’s northern city of Timbuktu on Thursday between the Arab, Tuareg and black communities, days before elections seen as a test of the country’s security situation, the local governor said.
Syria’s Assad says Russian military needed in Syria long term: agencies
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday Russian forces were needed in the country long-term and for more than just fighting terrorism, Russian news agencies reported, citing an interview with the leader.
Turkey calls on United States to return ‘constructive dialogue’
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday the U.S. administration should leave aside “wrongful rhetoric” and return to “constructive dialogue” after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of sanctions unless Ankara freed an American pastor.
Over 600 migrants force entry into North African Spanish enclave
More than 600 African migrants forced their way through the heavily fortified border fence separating the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, using circular saws, shears and mallets to cut through the wire.
Turkey says will not tolerate threats after U.S. warns of sanctions
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday Turkey would never tolerate threats from anybody after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of “large sanctions” unless Ankara freed an American pastor on trial in Turkey on terrorism charges.
Portugal wants Britain to welcome all EU migrants after Brexit
Portugal’s foreign minister told Britain on Thursday it should keep its doors open to “construction workers and waiters” as well as high-end professional migrants after it leaves the European Union.
Brazil’s center party bloc endorses Alckmin presidential bid
Brazil’s five-party centrist coalition has united behind business-friendly presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin, boosting the chances of a reformist winning the October election.
Factbox: Risks to Middle East oil and gas shipping routes
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was suspending oil shipments through the Red Sea after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked two crude tankers, underscoring risks caused by the conflict in the world’s top oil exporting region.
