Zambian president pardons 283 prisoners
ANKARA
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has pardoned 283 prisoners to mark 55 years of the country's independence, a government official announced late Thursday.
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo said 245 are...
Ethiopia: 8 killed in protests by backers of activist
ANKARA, Turkey / ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
At least eight people were killed since protests erupted in Ethiopia on Wednesday, the state-affiliated Radio Fana reported on Thursday.
Protests broke out in the...
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Russia accuses US, NATO of moving troops to its border
MOSCOW
The US is moving its troops to Russia’s borders, a top Russian official said on Tuesday.
Over 40,000 people and 15,000 units of military equipment...
Turkey's daily virus cases hit new peak
ANKARAa
Turkey reported over 59,000 more coronavirus cases on Tuesday, its highest single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
A total of 59,187 cases, including...
Turkey declares partial lockdown during Ramadan
ANKARA
Turkey on Tuesday announced a two-week partial lockdown to help curb a recent rise in the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Speaking to...
Turkey to host Afghan peace meet from April 24 to May 4
ANKARA
Turkey announced on Tuesday that a keenly awaited international conference on the Afghan peace process will be held in Istanbul from April 24...
Russia warns US to stay away from Black Sea
MOSCOW
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov called "provocative" the US maneuvers in the Black Sea and warned Washington to "stay away" from it.
Speaking at...