Boat carrying 160 migrants sinks off Northern Cyprus coast, 16 dead: CNN Turk
A boat carrying 160 migrants sunk off the coast of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, killing 16 people, private Turkish broadcaster CNN Turk said on Wednesday, adding that 101 migrants had so far been rescued.
Turkish court rules to keep U.S. pastor in jail as trial continues
A Turkish court ruled on Wednesday to keep an American pastor in jail during his trial on terrorism and spying charges, a case that has deepened a rift between the two NATO allies.
U.S. envoy says disappointed by pastor’s continued detention in Turkey
The U.S. charge d’affaires in Turkey said on Wednesday he was disappointed by a Turkish court’s decision to keep an American pastor in jail while his trial on terrorism and spying charges continues.
Greece’s last bellmakers keep time-honored trade alive
The silence blanketing the Greek plain is broken by the tinkle of a cowbell and the rumble of a blazing furnace.
Russian envoy says U.N. should discuss easing North Korea sanctions: RIA
Russia’s envoy to North Korea said it would be logical to raise the question of easing sanctions against North Korea with the United Nations Security Council, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday.
Thai cave boys wave and smile in first public appearance after rescue
The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand waved, smiled and offered traditional “wai” greetings in their first public appearance on Wednesday at a national broadcast in the northern province of Chiang Rai.
Turkish court rules to keep U.S. pastor in jail as trial continues
A Turkish court has ruled to keep in jail an American pastor being tried on terrorism and spying charges, a case which has deepened a rift between two NATO allies.
Migrant rescue boat aims for Spain with bodies, shunning Italy
A sea rescue charity is seeking permission to take the bodies of two dead migrants to Spain, it said on Wednesday, shunning the option of taking a lone survivor to a much closer port in Italy whose interior minister has accused rescue groups of lying.
Germany on Helsinki summit: Dialogue is best way to solve problems
Germany welcomed this week’s summit in Finland between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with a government spokesman saying talking is the best way to overcome differences.
Britain already talking to EU on future ties based on white paper: May
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government was already negotiating with the European Union on future ties, based on a white paper policy document published last week.
