Turkey widens Khashoggi search, denies giving US tapesTurkey on Friday widened the investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after his visit to the Saudi consulate, searching a forest in the city. Ankara also denied giving any au...
Afghans set to vote despite Taliban threats, corruptionMost Afghans will return to the polls for parliamentary elections on Saturday, hoping to bring change to a corrupt government that has lost nearly half the country to the Taliban. Voters in Kandahar,...
Romania’s tug of war over rule of law nears the lineA power struggle between Romania's government and judiciary is reaching a tipping point that risks driving a new wedge between the European Union and its eastern members over democratic standards. Jus...
Pakistan briefly closes border crossings ahead of Afghan pollsThe Pak-Afghan border crossings at Torkham and Chaman were temporarily closed for all kinds of traffic on Friday. The development came as part of security measures a day before parliamentary elections...
Commuting to work through nature could boost your mental healthNew European research has found that commuting to work through a natural environment could help boost mental health, especially if you incorporate some exercise such as cycling or walking. Led by the...
Cypriot leaders to meet in UN peace pushThe United Nations will a host a meeting between rival Cypriot leaders next Friday to try to move closer to a relaunch of reunification talks that collapsed 15 months ago. President Nicos Anastasiades...
Israeli forces wound 130 Palestinians at Gaza border protestIsraeli soldiers shot and wounded 130 Palestinians during protests near the Gaza Strip border on Friday, the enclave's Health Ministry said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said about 10,000 demonstra...