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EU officials issue statement of concern over Turkey's post-coup crackdownCritics say the firing of tens of thousands of employees is only the latest, most drastic step in a longer campaign against dissent.
Why Venezuela has stopped selling Big MacsEconomic and political crises have brought food shortages to the South American country, and McDonald's is feeling the impact.
Will THAAD make the Korean peninsula safer?The South Koreans have agreed to deploy an anti-missile system in partnership with the United States, but to China, THAAD is about more than just a shield against North Korean attack.
Syrian opposition urges halt to US-led airstrikes amid civilian deathsThe civilian death toll in two days of US-led airstrikes in Syria could be in the hundreds, say watchdog groups.
Russia loses appeal, Olympic track team status hangs in the balanceRussia lost an appeal Thursday against the Olympic ban on its track-and-field athletes. The team is under official scrutiny after the Russian sports ministry was caught orchestrating doping among athletes.
Who is the pastor inspiring Zimbabwe's #ThisFlag demonstrations?Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire has risen to prominence after posting a video mourning the country's social and economic woes, inspiring the #ThisFlag hashtag.
Turkey blocks access to WikiLeaks after email leakHours after the site released nearly 300,000 emails from President Erdoğan's AKP Party, Turkey's telecom watchdog said the country had blocked the site.
Why Britain may eventually scrap its nuclear weaponsBritish members of Parliament voted Monday to replace the aging fleet of submarines that carries their country's nuclear missiles. But the vote was far from unanimous.
Could the Brexit unite Ireland?Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said in a speech Monday that a border vote could be triggered if there is evidence that a majority of Northern Ireland's people wish to unite with the Republic of Ireland following the Brexit.
Iran's nuclear deal starts to end after 10 years, not 15 yearsA confidential document, part of the Iran nuclear deal, says nuclear research can restart in less than 15 years.
Pakistan closes forgiveness loophole for Qandeel Baloch's 'honor killing'Officials have taken an unusual stance in the case of a murdered model, ensuring that her brother will face charges for her murder.
Turkey coup attempt exposes Gülen-Erdoğan lobbying battle in the USProminent US lawyers and lobbyists working for the Turkish government have inveighed against Muslim cleric Fethullah Gülen, whose followers are beginning to respond.
North Korea fires missiles after South Korean missile-defense announcementNorth Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast in response to a US and South Korean announcement that they would deploy an anti-missile system.
Tensions with West rise as Turkey continues purgeAuthorities have fired nearly 9,000 police officers, bureaucrats and others, while detaining thousands more alleged to have been involved in Friday night's attempted coup, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.
Afghan refugee teen with axe attacks passengers on German trainThe attack comes just days after a Tunisian delivery man plowed a 19-tonne truck into crowds of Bastille Day revelers in France.
Bangladesh indicts 38 for murder in 2013 factory fall. Are its workers safer?Accountability for those behind the largest industrial disaster in Bangladesh's history shines a spotlight on conditions for all the country's garment workers.
Will Britain keep its Trident nuclear program?British lawmakers are set to vote Monday on the renewal of the country's aging nuclear program.
Why EU is warning against President Erdoğan's response to coup attemptEU officials condemned the failed coup by members of Turkey's military, but one official said the Turkish government's response was 'exactly what we feared.'
Kerry says ISIS is 'on the run.' Is it really?Secretary of State John Kerry said a spate of IS attacks around the world are a sign of desperation.
Can African leaders stop a return to war in South Sudan?African Union leaders are in Rwanda for a summit this weekend. The crisis in South Sudan is at the top of the agenda.
