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Turkey may turn to Russia if US blocks F-16 sales: Erdogan


Friday, 9 September, 2022 , 12:02 AFP President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey may turn to countries such as Russia if the US fails to follow through a pledge to deliver F-16 fighter jets.

Kurd fighters killed, jihadists detained in Syria camp clashes


Thursday, 8 September, 2022 , 11:41 AFP The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said two of their fighters were killed and six jihadists arrested Thursday following clashes in a volatile Syria camp where a security operation is underway.

France slams Iran death sentences for gay rights activists


Wednesday, 7 September, 2022 , 17:09 AFP France on Wednesday condemned the death sentences issued by Iran against two female gay rights activists on charges of promoting homosexuality, in unusual verdicts that have alarmed campaigners.

Scores of Yazidis stranded outside Greek camp


Wednesday, 7 September, 2022 , 08:49 AFP Nearly 120 migrants from the Yazidi minority have been blocked from entering a migrant camp in northern Greece, forcing them to sleep outside for two weeks, members of the group told AFP.

Three main rivals face off in Sweden's tight election race


Tuesday, 6 September, 2022 , 06:19 AFP Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, the head of the opposition conservative Moderates Ulf Kristersson, and far-right leader Jimmie Akesson face off as the three main candidates in Sunday's general election.

Iran sentences to death two gay rights activists


Monday, 5 September, 2022 , 15:39 AFP A court in Iran has sentenced to death two gay rights activists on charges of promoting homosexuality, campaigners said Monday, urging pressure from the international community to stop the implementation of the verdicts.

Iran sentences to death two gay rights activists: reports


Monday, 5 September, 2022 , 11:37 AFP A court in Iran has sentenced to death two gay rights activists on charges of promoting homosexuality, campaigners said Monday, urging pressure from the international community to stop the implementation of the verdicts.

Iran announces defence system against chemical, biological threats


Sunday, 4 September, 2022 , 10:11 AFP Iranian authorities have introduced defence systems in 51 cities to counter "biological, radiological and chemical threats", deputy defence minister Mehdi Farahi has announced.

Turkey detains pro-Kurdish lawmaker


Friday, 2 September, 2022 , 18:06 AFP Turkey's security forces on Friday detained a pro-Kurdish lawmaker who was pictured posing with rebel fighters waging a decades-long insurgency against the state.

Sadr locked into 'zero-sum' game for Iraq dominance, analysts say


Wednesday, 31 August, 2022 , 15:21 AFP Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr may have declared his "definitive retirement" from politics this week, but the violence that erupted after his announcement points to murkier intentions, analysts believe.