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German woman jailed for enslaving Yazidi woman


Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 , 19:02 AFP A German court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to over nine years in jail for enslaving a Yazidi woman, as well as aiding and abetting war crimes and genocide as a member of the Islamic State (IS).

US bombers land in Sweden for exercises for first time


Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 , 15:45 AFP US bomber jets have landed in Sweden for the first time in modern history for training exercises with the NATO invitee, the military said Wednesday.

Iran ups diplomacy to ease isolation and project strength


Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 , 01:34 AFP Since the start of the year, Iran has intensified its diplomatic activity, engaging with friends and foes alike as it seeks to reduce its isolation, improve its economy and project strength.

Turk on trial in Sweden accused of 'terrorist funding'


Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 , 16:11 AFP A Turkish citizen appeared in a Swedish court on Tuesday accused of "attempted terrorist financing" of the pro-Kurdish PKK, a first in the Scandinavian country seeking Ankara's approval to join NATO.

Turkish arms makers' export ambition on display at Paris Air Show


Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 , 15:41 AFP Turkish defence manufacturers are out in force at this week's Paris Air Show, the first in four years during which conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine have spotlighted the country's now-coveted weapons.

Turkish drone strike kills three in northeast Syria: Kurdish official


Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 , 15:11 AFP A Turkish drone strike killed three employees of northeast Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration on Tuesday, a spokesman said, amid a recent uptick in attacks targeting Kurdish-held areas.

Iran accuses 20 countries of fomenting Amini protests


Monday, 19 June, 2023 , 17:41 AFP An Iranian intelligence officer has claimed that the United States and France are among some 20 countries involved in nationwide protests last year sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Ukraine won't have 'easy' path to join NATO: Biden


Saturday, 17 June, 2023 , 15:29 AFP The United States won't make special arrangements for Ukraine to join the NATO military alliance, President Joe Biden said Saturday, despite Russia's invasion.

Parents of Syrians missing in Greece boat tragedy 'pray day and night'


Saturday, 17 June, 2023 , 10:54 AFP In war-torn Syria, parents of teenagers missing in a shipwreck off the Greek coast are clinging onto hope their children might be alive, days after the tragedy.

More than 120 Syrians aboard Greece migrant shipwreck


Friday, 16 June, 2023 , 14:43 AFP At least 125 Syrians were on board a migrant ship that sank off Greece this week, relatives and activists said Friday, as rescuers scoured the waters for hundreds feared missing.