Turkey sentences 74 to life in prison in post-coup case: Anadolu
Seventy four people, including soldiers, were sentenced to life in prison by a Turkish court on Wednesday for their role in an attempted coup, the state-owned Anadolu news agency said.
Iran welcomes ‘new European initiatives’ for non-dollar trade
Iran on Wednesday praised European efforts to maintain business with Tehran despite U.S. sanctions, citing “constructive meetings” with British and French officials in Tehran this week on setting up a way to conduct non-dollar trade.
Iran welcomes ‘new European initiatives’ for non-dollar trade
Iran on Wednesday praised European efforts to maintain business with Tehran despite U.S. sanctions, citing “constructive meetings” with British and French officials in Tehran this week on setting up a way to conduct non-dollar trade.
Bangladesh clothing factories face squeeze if safety push blocked
A group set up to improve safety in Bangladesh’s garment industry after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 is warning global fashion firms that they will have to stop sourcing from some factories if the watchdog is forced to close next week.
Bangladesh clothing factories face squeeze if safety push blocked
A group set up to improve safety in Bangladesh’s garment industry after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 is warning global fashion firms that they will have to stop sourcing from some factories if the watchdog is forced to close next week.
Gunmen hit Libyan el Sharara oilfield sub-station, output not affected: NOC
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a sub-station at Libya’s el Sharara oilfield but production was not affected, state oil firm National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Wednesday.
Interpol elects South Korean as president, Russia condemns Western pressure
International police organization Interpol on Wednesday elected Kim Jong-yang of South Korea as president, beating a Russian whose candidacy had raised concerns in Europe and the United States about the risk of Kremlin interference.
EU, UK would need a ‘no-deal deal’ after hard Brexit: Irish PM
Britain and the European Union would need to agree a “no-deal deal” on customs and regulations within weeks of a hard Brexit to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday.
The godfather of Brexit who gave Theresa May a lifeline: Michael Gove
As Prime Minister Theresa May battled to save her draft Brexit deal in the face of resignations from her team and threats of a leadership coup, many believed one man could deal the fatal blow. But he didn’t.
Trump praises Saudi Arabia amid pressure over ally
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Saudi Arabia for helping to lower oil prices as pressure intensified for the United States to impose tougher sanctions on its Middle East ally over dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
