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Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:13:07 +0300
Bangladesh announces aid package for Afghanistan as crisis looms
Dhaka expresses its support for inclusive development to rebuild Afghanistan and maintain regional harmony.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:09:22 +0300
Press agenda on December 20
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:19:20 +0300
Living area believed to be from Middle Ages found in eastern Turkey
Pots, pans remains discovered in 3-room area carved into bedrock in area overlooking Lake Van.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:17:04 +0300
Turkey to set up its first car battery manufacturing plant
Turkish-Chinese joint venture to manufacture 15 gigawatt hours of battery cell, module.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:14:55 +0300
Iraq says rocket attack targeted Baghdad’s Green Zone
2 missiles fired at Green Zone, says government-affiliated Security Media Network.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:41:06 +0300
Israel detains 6 Palestinians in West Bank raid
Israel says Palestinians involved in shooting attack on settlers.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:39:24 +0300
Anti-Houthi coalition intercepts 2 drones targeting Saudi airport
Saudi-led coalition says rebel drones fired from Yemen towards Abha airport.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:35:43 +0300
US Embassy in Sudan urges staff to avoid protest sites ahead of demos
Protests planned on Sunday to mark 3rd anniversary of Sudan's revolution.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:31:50 +0300
US delay in appointing envoys to Africa, Middle East creates strategic void: Experts
US senators' sluggish approval of Joe Biden's diplomatic nominees gives advantage to US rivals in Africa, Middle East, warn analysts.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:30:00 +0300
2,000-year-old mosaic put under protection in western Turkey
Mosaic, symbolizing gods’ love in Greek mythology, found in operation on illegal excavations in Izmir province.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:27:29 +0300
Afghanistan seeks political, economic support, end to isolation
Territory of Afghanistan will not be used against anyone, acting Afghan top diplomat says at OIC session.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:25:26 +0300
Azerbaijan hands over 10 more Armenian detainees
Soldiers were detained on Nov. 16 for attempted provocation near border, says State Security Service.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:22:37 +0300
Turkey urges OIC to mobilize global support for Afghanistan
Engagement with Taliban is necessary to achieve stability, Turkish top diplomat tells OIC session on Afghanistan.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:20:54 +0300
Voters reject proposals in Taiwanese referendum
Taiwanese voted on energy, environment, food imports, future referendum dates.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:19:24 +0300
2 children among 4 dead in light plane crash off Australia
Investigation launched on crash north of Brisbane, say authorities.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:16:52 +0300
Horrors of Bloody Christmas in Cyprus live on after 58 years
EOKA terror group killed over 370, displaced 25,000-30,000 Turkish Cypriots during Christmas season of 1963.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:15:06 +0300
Booster shot to be mandatory for French caregivers, firefighters
Coronavirus vaccine booster will be compulsory Jan. 30.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:13:16 +0300
No technical problems impeding Libya polls: Elections commission
Libya's presidential elections set to take place on Dec. 24.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:11:03 +0300
’Major incident’ declared in UK due to omicron outbreak
London’s mayor says decision to help health care system as cases skyrocket.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:09:29 +0300
Thousands protest in Sudan on revolution anniversary
Protesters condemn recent deal between PM Abdalla Hamdok and military.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:07:24 +0300
Turkey's Turksat 5B satellite launched into space
New satellite launched by US aerospace company SpaceX.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 09:04:09 +0300
Press agenda on December 19
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:59:10 +0300
1 million children in danger of violence in Lebanon: UNICEF
Risk of violence caused by Lebanon’s deepening crisis.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:57:31 +0300
African Union chief urges Africa-Turkey cooperation against terrorism
Maintaining peace, security imperative for achieving sustainable development, Felix Tshisekedi says at Turkey-Africa summit.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:55:41 +0300
Minorities call for assurance of safety from Indian government
Fear among minorities in India has grown over last few years, though ruling BJP party denies allegations.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:53:21 +0300
Palestinian prisoner loses memory due to Israeli torture
Nabil Rajoub spent last days of his detention in solitary confinement under tormenting conditions.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:51:08 +0300
Indian activists urge social protection for migrant workers
Coinciding with the International Migrants Day, experts urge more steps for unorganized workforce.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:49:09 +0300
Archeologists unearth 2,000-year-old statues in western Turkey
Research ongoing on statues found in Usak province, with one over 6 feet high, says dig site chief.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:45:22 +0300
Taiwan heads to polls for first standalone national referendums
People to cast votes on 4 initiatives related to energy, environment, food trade, future referendum dates.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:43:46 +0300
France to seek legal action against UK regarding fishing licenses
Paris will ask European Commission to initiate dispute procedure.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:42:18 +0300
Egypt reports first cases of omicron variant
Total coronavirus cases in Egypt reach 373,509.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:30:28 +0300
11 killed by explosion in Karachi, Pakistan
At least 13 critically injured in blast outside building thought to be caused by leakage in nearby gas pipeline.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:09:41 +0300
Former German Chancellor allegedly served as an informant for US intelligence
Willy Brandt registered as O-35-VIII by US military intelligence.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:08:24 +0300
248 killed in Darfur tribal clashes: Sudanese medics
Sudan’s Darfur state witnesses rounds of violence since October.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:05:20 +0300
First Muslim confirmed by US Senate as religious freedom envoy
'This is a historic day for the American Muslim community and our nation,' says Muslim group.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:03:06 +0300
Houthi rebels call for dialogue to end Yemen war
There was no comment from Saudi-led coalition on Houthi call.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:56:16 +0300
New York sees highest single-day coronavirus cases in pandemic history
‘We can’t -- and we won't -- go back to where we were 21 months ago,’ says Governor Kathy Hochul.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:53:40 +0300
Iraq agrees to move stranded nationals to Lithuanian capital
Lithuanian government increases financial grants for refugees willing to voluntarily return to their country.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:54:09 +0300
African absence at UN Security Council is 'great injustice,' says Turkish president
Turkey to send 15M COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:17:16 +0300
Press agenda on December 18
Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:25:28 +0300
Ethiopian migrants risk all on perilous journeys abroad
On eve of International Migrants Day, Anadolu Agency looks at multi-dimensional implications of migration from Ethiopia.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:24:07 +0300
Ukrainian diplomat hints at recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Country's ambassador in Tel Aviv hopes his country to open its mission's branch in Jerusalem early next year.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:23:07 +0300
Omicron 'biggest current threat to global public health': G7
Group's health ministers express deep concern over rising infections, urge cooperation.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:21:46 +0300
'Large turnout at Africa summit shows continent's trust in Turkey'
Top officials stress importance of holding 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit face to face despite pandemic.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:20:22 +0300
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in northern West Bank
Palestinian properties vandalized, homes stoned, says official.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:16:22 +0300
Death toll from Japan's clinic fire rises to 24
Police suspect arson as prime minister pledges all necessary measures to prevent such incidents again.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:14:33 +0300
Europe accelerates vaccination of children against COVID-19
On Nov. 25, European Medicines Agency approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5-11 years.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:13:16 +0300
Participants of Iran nuclear deal meet under EU chairmanship
US possible return to agreement, full compliance with nuclear deal discussed at meeting in Vienna.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:11:46 +0300
Global markets seek direction as central banks take different routes
Bank of England raises interest rates for 1st time since August 2018, US Fed accelerates taper, eyes 3 rate hikes for 2022.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:10:37 +0300
EU inflation hits 5.2% in November
Inflation rate increases in almost all member states in November.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:09:15 +0300
Turkey’s approach to relations with Africa ‘strategic, long term’
3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul hosting 102 ministers from Africa, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:08:13 +0300
Ukrainian soldier killed, another wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists
Separatists violated cease-fire 5 times in eastern Donbas region, says Ukrainian military.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:07:11 +0300
US charges ex-defense contractor with trying to pass secrets to Russia
63-year-old test engineer exchanged over 300 emails with FBI employee posing as Russian agent, says Justice Department.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:06:02 +0300
NATO to assess need to adjust its presence in Black Sea: Alliance chief
NATO will monitor if collective defense posture has to be strengthened in response to Russian threat, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:04:45 +0300
EU ready to impose strong sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel warns that aggression against Ukraine would have very serious consequences.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:33:55 +0300
Turkey's Erdogan thanks Musk for helping with launch of satellite
Presidency releases video of Thursday's conversation between Turkish president and founder of Tesla, SpaceX.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:15:27 +0300
Press agenda on December 17
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:27:57 +0300
Former police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in murder of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin will likely see prison time extended.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:05:43 +0300
Lebanon to deport members of 'outlawed' Bahraini group
Lebanon says press conference by Wefaq Society harmed its relations with Bahrain.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:01:21 +0300
Towards the big target: Ending car emissions by 2040
Many countries have announced goals related to zero emission targets and electric vehicles, with electric vehicle market is growing day by day.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:59:18 +0300
US Federal Reserve signals 3 rate hikes for 2022
Fed expects personal consumption inflation to near 2% goal later in 2024.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:31:35 +0300
IMF: Global debt hit record high in 2020 of $226T
Figure rose 28 percentage points to 256% of global GDP last year, largest 1-year debt surge since World War II, says IMF.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:13:02 +0300
Press agenda on December 15
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:24:18 +0300
Serbia enters new stage in its EU accession talks
New stage called Cluster 4 covers green agenda and sustainable connectivity, including transport Policy, energy, climate change.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:21:58 +0300
China hits back at US comment over 'aggressive actions' in Asia-Pacific
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China's actions in South China Sea threaten $3T worth of commerce every year.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:18:46 +0300
Mosque in Germany vandalized by far-left protesters
Police arrest 11 suspects after mosque vandalized in Leipzig during rally of left-wing groups.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:14:11 +0300
‘World’s largest humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan needs coordinated global response’
International community must work together to help Afghans facing dire situation, says Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:12:55 +0300
US producer prices soar 9.6% in November, highest on record
Core producer prices, excluding food, energy, trade rise 6.9% year-on-year, also largest on record.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:34:28 +0300
Gulf summit set to open in Riyadh after ‘prosperous’ reconciliation
Settled files include positions on Iran’s nuclear deal, crises in Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:32:33 +0300
Around 50 killed in fuel truck explosion in Haiti
Dozens of wounded also hospitalized after explosion in northern coastal city, according to local media.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:29:47 +0300
Russia vetoes UN resolution linking climate crisis, global security
Ireland’s UN envoy regrets use of veto, says it is a ‘stark reminder of the need to reform’ UN Security Council.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:27:17 +0300
NATO chief Stoltenberg vying for top post at Norway's central bank
Jens Stoltenberg, who has twice been Norway's prime minister, among 22 candidates for governor's job.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:25:17 +0300
Global weather agency registers record temperature in Russian Arctic
World Meteorological Organization says 38 C (100.4 F) recognized as world record, coldest and hottest places on earth are warming.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:08:01 +0300
Pfizer-BioNTech 33% effective against omicron strain: Study
2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine reduce hospitalizations due to omicron by 70%, says research by South African health insurance giant.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:57:07 +0300
Death toll from Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia rises to 48
Nearly 10,000 people moved out of nearby areas on Java island.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:11:30 +0300
Press agenda on December 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:49:50 +0300
Vast lithium reserves to transform Afghanistan from aid to trade economy
Similar to oil, lithium fast becoming strategic product due to its usage in batteries and non-conventional energy products.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:47:34 +0300
Top EU diplomats focus on preventing Russia-Ukraine conflict
EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss Belarus border crisis, situation in Afghanistan.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:46:11 +0300
Death toll hits 7 in Sicily gas leak blast
4 more bodies pulled out from rubble of destroyed buildings in Ravanusa, 2 people still missing.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:43:08 +0300
Israel’s Bennett meets Abu Dhabi crown prince for Iran talks
Naftali Bennett makes first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:41:52 +0300
Palestinian icon Raed Salah released from Israeli prison
Salah is staunch defender of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:40:06 +0300
UK sees 1st death from COVID omicron variant
Britain has so far reported 3,137 cases of new omicron variant of coronavirus.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:38:53 +0300
Pakistan confirms 1st case of omicron variant
Presence of strain in 57-year-old woman from Karachi was reported on Dec. 9.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:02:47 +0300
‘Not considering’ boycott of Beijing Olympics, says South Korean president
Moon Jae-in’s remarks come week after US announced ‘diplomatic boycott’ of games scheduled for February 2022.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:01:10 +0300
EU adopts sanctions regime that allows blacklisting of Wagner Group
Top EU diplomats approve scheme to impose asset freeze, travel ban for entities, individuals involved in Mali political crisis.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:59:34 +0300
'Mayfield's dead': US city’s residents plead for help in tornado aftermath
More than 100 people estimated to have died after powerful tornado tore through city in Kentucky.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:56:11 +0300
Russian Orthodox school graduate detonates explosive device near convent
Perpetrator dies of blood loss, TASS reports citing security source.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:54:04 +0300
Volcanic eruption on Spain’s La Palma island breaks local record
Eruption has continued for 84 days, surpassing record set in 1585.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:52:16 +0300
'New sanctions on Myanmar junta welcome steps but more measures must'
World must increase sanctions on Myanmar army to cut off cash flow, access to weapons, says Burma Human Rights Network.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:03:57 +0300
Press agenda on December 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:10 +0300
Turkish parliament speaker congratulates Kenya on its Republic Day
Turkey values strengthening of its ties with Kenya in all areas, Sentop says in letters to Kenyan counterparts.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:59:01 +0300
UK grants 23 more licenses to French fishermen amid dispute
European Commission calls it 'important step' for full implementation of Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:57:50 +0300
Joint Uganda, DR Congo operation freed 31 hostages, militaries say
Air, artillery raids launched last month captured 34 ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo, according to joint statement.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:56:33 +0300
Bosnia's dissolution inevitable if issues cannot be solved: Serb leader
'We will only continue our path through political means,' pledges Milorad Dodik.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:53:16 +0300
Bahrain reports 1st case of omicron variant
Novel coronavirus variant detected in person traveling from abroad, says Health Ministry.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:51:19 +0300
Over 7,000 Russian mercenaries still in Libya: Official
Wagner mercenaries are main backer of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:49:47 +0300
Pandemic pushing 500M people into extreme poverty: Reports
WHO, World Bank warn financial hardship likely to become more intense as poverty increases.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:47:33 +0300
Turkey stresses support for sovereignty, territorial integrity of Bosnia
Turkey, together with global community, will strive for Bosnia to return to its real agenda of economic development, says Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:46:21 +0300
Japan urges appropriate response from South Korea on wartime compensation issue
Japanese foreign minister calls on South Korea to take steps to solve issue of compensation of forced wartime laborers, reports Kyodo News.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:41:52 +0300
Israel to remove security protection for Netanyahu’s family
Netanyahu says he, his family are possible assassination targets.



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