Rage against Iran over ‘inherent' racism toward Turks in South Azerbaijan

Rage against Iran over ‘inherent' racism toward Turks in South AzerbaijanFull story

US concerned about Muslims barred from Myanmar elections

Washington continues to urge Myanmar’s government to address discrimination against Rohingya. Full story

Palestinian teen harshly interrogated ahead of trial

Palestinian teen Ahmed Manasra went on trial before a Jerusalem court on Tuesday over an alleged stabbing attack last month that fueled a media war amid the ongoing deadly surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence. Manasra earlier came into prominence with the footage that show him lying on the floor his head bloodied as bystanders curse him and shout "Die!" in Hebrew. Full story

Ahead of Sisi’s UK trip, protests fall on deaf ears

UK activists join Egyptian opposition groups based in the country to oppose President Sisi’s visit to London this week, but the British government is unmoved Full story

World leaders congratulate Turkish PM over poll results

Berlin, Washington offer congratulations as AK Party wins majority in Sunday’s parliamentary elections Full story

World media carry news of Turkish election

US, Europe herald return of single-party government to Turkey after Justice and Development (AK) Party win Full story

Russian jet with 224 people aboard crashes in Egypt's Sinai

Crash in volatile Sinai peninsula leaves no survivors, according to Egyptian security source. Full story

UN: 13.5 million Syrians now need aid, protection

Relief chief says more than 6 million of those in need are children Full story

UN: Yemen's seven-month violence kills 2,615 civilians

Out of 2,615 people killed, 1,641 civilians have reportedly been killed in airstrikes carried out by Saudi Arabia and its allies Full story

311 killed as powerful quake rocks Pakistan, Afghanistan

7.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Asia on Monday. Full story

More than 40 bodies found off coast of western Libya

Bodies are believed to be those of migrants who drowned while making perilous journey to Europe Full story

Britain's Blair apologizes for Iraq war 'mistakes'

Former prime minister acknowledges link between war, rise of Daesh in TV interview Full story

Nigerian army rejects Boko Haram mercenary claim

Military denies Anadolu Agency story on hiring of South African soldiers to fight insurgents Full story

Obama appoints new envoy to oversee anti-Daesh coalition

Obama appoints Brett McGurk who replaces Marine Gen. John Allen Full story

Assad has no political future in Syria, Merkel says

German chancellor tells Russia to use its influence on Damascus to stop bombing its people, take steps for a solution Full story

Half million people's killer Assad met Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The two leaders discussed Russian airstrikes in Syria and counterterrorism cooperation, says Kremlin spokesman Full story

Russian airstrikes target opposition in Syria

Opposition forces concede little ground despite Syrian regime attacks benefiting from Russian air support Full story

Alija Izetbegovic: The soul of Bosnia’s resistance

Alija Izetbegović’s outstanding bravery and zealousness led the Bosnian people to victory after four years of war. Even when it was being bombarded, he never abandoned his beloved Sarajevo. Books documenting his political leadership and intelligence carry his legacy on to the future. Full story

Turkey receives 2015 Humanitarian Award for hosting refugees

Largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in US gives award to Turkish ambassador Full story

Turkish man targeted in Islamophobic attack on London bus

Video appears online showing man shouting abuse at Turkish Muslim man with walker Full story

Turkey supplies water to Northern Cyprus

Around 75 million cubic meters of water will be sent to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus via pipeline Full story

Israel to build 'security wall' along Gaza border

Move comes following weeks of violence between Israeli security forces and Palestinians, with 32 of the latter killed this month alone. Full story

World condemns Ankara bomb attack

Global community sends messages of support, condolences following blasts targeting peace protestors Full story

16 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since Oct. 1

In past 24 hours alone, nine Palestinians killed and around 200 injured across Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza Strip Full story

US: More than 90 percent of Russian strikes not hitting Daesh

'They've been largely against opposition groups that want a better future for Syria,' State Dept. says Full story

Deadly Guatemala landslide under criminal investigation

Prosecutors seeking to identify and prosecute individuals responsible as death toll nears 200 Full story

Refugees face dangers of mines in their quest to Europe

As Hungary and Croatia shut their borders with Serbia, experts fear refugees face dangers of minefields as they trek through Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia Full story

NATO condemns Russian violation of Turkish airspace

NATO calls on Russia to cease attacks on Syrian opposition. Full story

3 million more refugees if Assad wins: EU's Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk warns of potential new waves of refugees should Assad come out victorious in Syria. Full story

500 Palestinians hurt by Israeli fire in W. Bank clashes

According to Palestinian Red Crescent, at least 500 West Bank Palestinians have been injured by Israeli gunfire in last three days alone. Full story

Turkey calls on Israel to stop preventing Palestinians from entering Jerusalem Old City

Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday called on Israeli government to stop preventing Palestinian residents of Jerusalem from entering the Old City and added that Israel's one-sided steps which threaten the status quo soared tensions in Jerusalem. Full story

Afghanistan: 'At least 19 killed' in Kunduz airstrikes

UN chief Ban Ki-moon sharply condemns attack, calling for probe to ensure accountability. Full story

Russia bolstering military presence in Syria

Following this week’s airstrikes, Moscow appears to be seriously upping the ante in war-torn Syria, analysts say Full story

Obama: Russian moves will lead to 'quagmire' in Syria

Obama says Russia heading to a deadlock by supporting Assad as he cannot be rehabilitated in the eyes of Syrians Full story

Palestinian flag raised at UN for first time

PA President Mahmoud Abbas hails 'historical moment in the struggle of the Palestinian people towards freedom and independence' Full story

PM Davutoglu meets Greek PM over refugee crisis

Turkish PM's bilateral talks with world leaders continue on margins of UN General Assembly. Full story

Obama, Putin at odds about Assad's future

Leaders discuss Syria, Ukraine for 95 minutes in face-to-face meeting. Full story

Catalan separatists win regional election

Pro-independence winners promise independence from Spain within 18 months Full story

Turkish PM demands PKK terror, Daesh be treated similarly

Davutoglu says international community must struggle against all types of terrorism with equal determination. Full story

753 Hajj pilgrims killed in Mecca stampede: Saudi officials

Saudi crown prince orders formation of fact-finding committee to look into causes of Thursday's deadly crush Full story

Car bomb strikes Sanaa mosque, killing 15

At least 15 Shia worshipers are killed when car bomb goes off outside mosque in Yemen’s capital Full story

453 Hajj pilgrims killed in stampede: Saudi officials

At least 453 people are killed in stampede while performing Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, Saudi officials report Full story

Merkel calls for greater EU cooperation with Turkey

German chancellor says root causes of migrant crisis cannot be managed without Turkey's support Full story

The Oxford student not permitted to visit family in Gaza

22-year-old Oxford student has not been able to see her family in Gaza since 2013. Full story

Tsipras on course for majority

Syriza six parliamentary seats short of forming single government with third of votes still to count Full story

Boy held over clock 'bomb' told to finish homework

Ahmed Mohamed, arrested by police earlier this week over a homemade clock, told to finish homework from missed classes. Full story

Croatia warns of refugee breaking point

Prime minister says country will not be able to cope with greater numbers as 6,200 cross in day. Full story

Hungarian police fire teargas on refugees

Hungarian police have fired teargas shells and used water cannons on refugees and asylum seekers at the Hungary-Serbia border crossing town of Horgos Full story

Israeli occupation forces storm Al-Aqsa Mosque with military boots

Tensions running high after Jewish extremists call on followers to storm mosque during Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year Full story

Europe: PKK terror attacks in Turkey protested

Anti-terrorism protests held in Germany, Sweden and Belgium attract thousands Full story

Scores dead in crane accident inside Makkah Sacred Mosque

Turkish religious official says at least 19 Turks were injured in tragic incident ahead of Hajj pilgrimage Full story

Obama: Assad invites Russia as Syrian leader losing control

‘You can’t continue to double down on a strategy that is doomed to failure,’ Obama says of Russia's Syria policy. Full story

Clinton: I spent years urging Israel to apology to Turkey

'We lost what was not just a working relationship but a real bridge,' Clinton says referring to Mavi Marmara case Full story

Bomb attacks kill 12 in Syria's Damascus, Idlib

Dozens were injured in Syrian regime attacks on opposition-held towns Full story

Armenian troops accused of injuring Azerbaijanis

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry claims Armenian troops opened fire on a village along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, injuring three Azerbaijanis Full story

Protesters storm Ministry of Environment building

Demonstrators establish sit-in at ministry’s headquarters demanding resignation of environment minister Full story

56 dead in bloody Boko Haram attack

Attack took place over the weekend in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state Full story

Beirut protests end with 3-day deadline for government

Demonstrations in Lebanon’s capital wrap up with protesters giving government three days to meet their demands Full story

Libya boat disaster death toll climbs to 119

Local authorities find bodies of at least 119 would-be migrants who appear to have drowned while trying to make it to Europe Full story

Two more arrest warrants issued in Bangkok bombing case

Warrants for Thai Muslim female and foreigner follow weekend arrest of 28-year-old man and discovery of suspected bomb making components Full story

Daesh razes another ancient temple in Syria’s Palmyra

Militant group demolishes Roman-era Temple of Bel, a 2,000-year-old UNESCO world heritage site Full story

Egypt court slaps 3 Jazeera journalists with jail terms

In high-profile retrial, Egypt slaps 3 journalists for Al Jazeera’s English-language news service with 3 years each in jail Full story

US: Turkey's help for Syrian refugees ‘worthy of recognition’

'This is a nation that has taken on more than a million people fleeing Syria, and fleeing violence in Syria,' says White House Full story

TV news employees killed during live report are remembered by colleagues

Two television news employees who were shot to death on air during a live broadcast Wednesday are being remembered by their colleagues as "special people" who could "brighten up a room." Full story

'UNRWA funding gap may delay Gaza school year'

Dwindling funds at UN’s Palestine refugee agency may delay academic year in beleagured Gaza Strip Full story

Pentagon warns Iran about Russian missile defense deal

Obama will have military options if Russia delivers S-300 missile systems, says spokesman Full story

Rain uncovers more trafficking victims on Thai border

Discovery on Thai-Malay border occurs in same area where police found 139 graves scattered around 28 abandoned transit camps in May Full story

Beirut sanitation crisis triggers protests, clashes

‘The people want the regime overthrown!’, protesters chant in throwback to ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings of 2011 Full story

Barrel bombs fall on Syria’s Douma, killing 50

Syrian army helicopters drop barrel bombs on opposition-held Damascus suburb, killing dozens, asserts local source Full story

No clear solution to Europe’s migrant crisis

Turkey has received more people than any other state -- almost 2 million -- with little international help Full story

Europe warned for discrimination against migrants

International Organization for Migration says nearly 100,000 migrants arrived in Europe by sea in 2015 Full story

British broadcaster BBC defends PKK terror group report

The BBC statement comes after Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemned it for publishing the report, calling the move 'clear support to terrorism' Full story

Five migrants die in effort to reach Greece's Kos

Syrian refugees among those attempting to reach Greek island from Turkey's Bodrum coast Full story

Killer Assad forces bombed bazaar in Douma: more than 100 killed

At least 100 are killed after Syrian army helicopters drop ‘barrel bombs’ on opposition-held E. Ghouta, asserts local source Full story

Indonesian plane’s wreckage spotted in Papua mountains

Debris and smoke from flight that went missing with 54 people on board seen miles from destination airport in remote settlement Full story

Death toll after blast at warehouse rises to 114

Tons of sodium cyanide found at site; potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate and calcium carbide also discovered Full story

62 still missing since Egypt's 'Rabaa' massacre

Hundreds were killed in 2013 when security forces dispersed two protest camps in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya and Nahda squares Full story

US Muslims condemn world's silence on 'Rabaa' massacres

On second anniversary Islamic groups citicize international community for not defending human rights in Egypt Full story

Rabaa survivors recount Egypt massacre

Hundreds of pro-Morsi demonstrators were killed when security forces violently dispersed their protest camps in 2013 Full story

Morsi supporters rally to mark Rabaa massacre

HRW called for an international investigation into the mass killing of protesters in Rabaa al-Adawiya Square Full story

Bloody attack at Iraqi food market leaves 76 dead

Scores of people were at market when explosion happened, resulting in large number of casualties Full story

Turkey 'willing partner' against Daesh, says US official

State Department figure says while bilateral partners will not 'agree on everything' US and Turkey have 'strong relationship' Full story

Greek coast guard accused of sinking migrant boat

Turkish fishermen film officials appearing to sink inflatable boat filled with migrants off coast of Kos Full story

Tajikistan greenlights take over of Gulen-run schools

Tajik president signs decision whereby seven schools run by US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen will be taken over by the state and renamed Full story

Saudi Arabia: Suicide attack at mosque leaves 13 dead

Officials say members of special emergency forces were praying noon prayer together at mosque when explosion occurred Full story

Obama: Iran deal biggest foreign policy choice since Iraq War

'Walk away from this agreement, and you will get a better deal -- for Iran,' says American president Full story

Moscow denies Putin called Erdogan 'dictator'

Russian president's spokesman refutes media reports that Putin summoned Turkish ambassador, called Turkish President Erdogan a 'dictator' Full story

‘Daesh fever’ plagues half of Arab world

Extremist group now has presence in half of Arab world’s 22 countries and threatens the other half Full story

Obama, Ban discuss climate change, Mideast

White House meeting held day after Obama announced greenhouse gas emissions for US power plants Full story

UN urges immediate funding for Palestinian refugees

Donors urged to meet $100 million shortfall so that Palestinian children can begin next school year Full story

Boko Haram seeking 'dialogue' with Nigeria govt: NGO

Abuja-based NGO says ‘some members’ of Boko Haram have asked it to mediate ‘comprehensive’ talks with the government Full story

Tatars call for intervention in Crimea

Congress in Ankara ends with call for international action against Russian annexation Full story

Arson baby's uncle attends Tel Aviv rally for peace

'What did they do to the Israeli army or the Jewish settlers?' Ghassan Dawabsheh asks Full story

KRG condemns PKK attack on Turkey's oil pipeline

Kurdish regional government denounces PKK attack on Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline Full story

Amnesty says, 'Strong evidence' of Israeli war crimes in Gaza

Group cites ‘strong evidence’ that Israel committed war crimes during last year’s ‘relentless, massive’ bombardment of Rafah Full story

NATO supports Turkey's counter-terrorism operations

Alliance chief says all allies back Turkey and condemn terrorism 'in all its forms' Full story

Iraqi Kurdish leader urges peace in Turkey

Barzani hails Turkish gov't efforts to end conflict with terror group PKK, while welcoming Ankara's military involvement against Daesh Full story

590 people detained in anti-terror raids

Turkish police pursue anti-terror operations for second day in a row Full story

Obama slams Suruc, Ceylanpinar attacks in call with Erdogan

Obama spoke with Erdogan about 'deepening our ongoing cooperation', says the White House Full story

Killer Assad forces shelling kills 33 civilians in Syria

Death toll includes eight children and two women Full story

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